Square Enix The following comic book licenses were announced during a panel at New York Comic Con on Saturday:
title: Dragon Quest: Mark of Edric (Dragon Quest Chronicles: Roto no Monshō)
Author: story author Kawamata Chiakiart creator Kamui Fujiwara
Release date: September 2025 (Volume 1)
describe:
A world of adventure awaits you in this stunning take on the classic video game series Dragon Quest!
Many years have passed since the legendary hero Erdric and his companions defeated the forces of evil. But after a century of peace and prosperity, the world is once again facing threats. Now, Prince Arus, a descendant of the hero Erdric, decides to hit the road with his guardians and friends to fight against the rise of darkness!
title: death’s bride (The Grafting of Death: The Happiness of Haramei Nanoka)
author: Hakoichiro
Release date: September 2025 (Volume 1)
describe:
The love story between the God of Death, whose existence is confirmed for the first time, and a girl whose existence has never been confirmed by anyone, is a love story that can endure even in death.
When Death appears before Abby, a girl suffering from an incurable disease, he wants her to cry and beg for her life like all the other humans he has brought to the afterlife. But she just smiled and thanked him for coming to her.
After a lifetime of suffering, with only seven days left to live, can Abby finally find happiness in the arms of death?
English digital version available via: Comics UP! global.
title: Essence and Blood: Heretic Onmyoji
author: Sakura Fujimoto
Release date: August 2025 (Volume 1)
describe:
In this fantasy story full of demonic wars and palace intrigues, onmyoji, known as “heretics,” face a fate that could forever change the worlds of humans and demons!
In an era when there was only a thin line between the mortal world and the divine world, demons stole ten powerful artifacts called holy objects from the human imperial capital. The emperor issued an imperial decree to the Onmyoji who served and defended the empire: to regain the sacred objects at all costs. Among them is the talented traitor Feng Yue, who sets out to find the first relic.
title: Mechanical Partner Universe
author: Kato Takuji
Release date: September 2025
describe:
A collection of heartwarming science fiction stories that are popular on X (formerly Twitter)!
A robot that has fulfilled its original mission. A baby abandoned in a war-torn city. In this future dystopia, the two meet on a rainy day. Thus, machines and humans become mothers and children…
English digital version available via: Comics UP! global.
title: Mechanical Partner Universe 1.0
author: Kato Takuji
Release date: January 2026 (Volume 1)
describe:
A thrilling sequel Mechanical Partner Universe!
Mercenary robot and her adopted son. A young sniper and her artificial intelligence partner. A retired soldier and someone she trusted. Mecha. A human maid and her robot master. With the war over, the four pairs may have each found peace, but threats still lurk around every corner…
English digital version available via: Comics UP! global.
title: Hologram Earth Chronicle Side: E Yamato Fantasy
author: Kosuke KuroseYou Kururugi, painting Kosuke Kurosean original concept from COVER Corp.
Release date: August 2025 (Volume 1)
describe:
Your favorite Hololive VTuber like you’ve never seen before!
In an alternate reality just steps away from our own, partners Fubuki Shirakami and Mio Ogami defend the peace of Yamato, a land where humans and mythical creatures coexist in harmony. Whether they’re playing video games, exploring a haunted house, or cleansing the corrupting forces of Shame, this jackal duo always does their duty with a smile!
title: Soul Eater: Soul Art Safe! picture album
author: Okubo Atsushi
Release date: October 2025
describe:
The ultimate art book Soul Eater Fans!
Created to celebrate Soul EaterTo commemorate the 20th anniversary of the book’s publication, this hardcover collection features more than 200 works Okubo AtsushiThe best full color illustrations from Soul Eater and Soul Eater No! In addition to the previous content Soul Eater An art book, this slip-cover collector’s edition features new illustrations and cover art drawn specifically for this edition. A must-have for any fan’s shelf!
Source: Square Enix comics and books New York Comic Con Panel (Marion Peña), press release
