Square Enix Manga & Books made a handful of announcements at New York Comic-Con over the weekend, including a new English edition of a Soul Eater art book. Soul Eater: Soul Art Encore! celebrates the 20th anniversary of Atsushi Ohkubo’s series in October 2025, and you can see what else is on the way from the publisher below.
Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick
Story by Chiaki KawamataArt by Kamui FujiwaraSeptember 2025Synopsis:
A stunning rendition of the beloved classic video game series Dragon Quest, published in a collectors’ edition featuring full-color pages! Many years have passed since the legendary hero Erdrick and his companions defeated the forces of evil. But after a century of peace and prosperity, the world is once again under threat. Now Prince Arus, scion of the hero Erdrick, decides to take to the road along with his guardians and friends to counter the rise of darkness!
Bride of the Death God
by Hako IchiiroSeptember 2025Synopsis:
When a death god appears before Aibi, a girl suffering from an incurable disease, he expects her to cry and beg for her life like all the other humans he’s brought to the afterlife. But she simply smiles and thanks him for coming to her. After a lifetime of suffering—and with only seven days left to live—will Aibi finally find happiness in the arms of a death god?
Exquisite Blood: The Heretic Onmyoji
by Sakura FujimotoAugust 2025Synopsis:
In an era when only a thin boundary exists between mortal and supernatural realms, demons steal ten powerful artifacts known as the Sacred Relics from the human imperial capital. The emperor issues a decree to the onmyoji who serve and defend the empire: recover the Relics at all costs. Among their number is the brilliant renegade, Fuzuki, who sets off with his companions in search of the first Relic.
Mechanical Buddy Universe
by Takuji KatoSeptember 2025Synopsis:
A single-volume collection of heartwarming sci-fi stories that became a viral hit! An android that has completed its original mission. A baby that was abandoned in a war-torn city. In this futuristic dystopia, the two meet on a rainy day. Thus, the machine and the human become mother and child…
Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0
by Takuji KatoJanuary 2026Synopsis:
The thrilling sequel series to Mechanical Buddy Universe! The mercenary android and her adopted son. The young sniper and her AI partner. The retired soldier and her trusty mecha. The human maid and her robot master. These four pairs may have each found peace after the Great War ended, but threats continue to lurk around every corner…
Holoearth Chronicles Side:E Yamato Phantasia
by Kousuke Kurose and You KururugiArt by Kousuke KuroseOriginal Concept by COVER CorpAugust 2025Synopsis:
Your favorite hololive VTubers like you’ve never seen them before! In an alternate reality just a short hop away from our own, partners Shirakami Fubuki and Ookami Mio defend the peace of Yamato, a land where humans and mythical beings coexist in harmony. Whether they’re playing video games, exploring haunted houses, or cleansing the corrupting force known as stigma, this fox-wolf duo is always ready to do their duties with a smile!
Soul Eater: Soul Art Encore! Art Book
by Atsushi OhkuboOctober 2025Synopsis:
Created in celebration of Soul Eater’s 20th anniversary, this deluxe hardcover volume presents over 200 of Atsushi Ohkubo’s best full-color illustrations from Soul Eater and Soul Eater NOT! In addition to the contents of previous Soul Eater art books, this slipcased collector’s edition boasts new illustrations and cover art drawn exclusively for this release. An essential addition to any fan’s shelf!
Source: Press Release
