Danica Davidson
July 26, 2021 
Square Enix Manga and Books just announced multiple licenses, including books involving the Final Fantasy franchise and new manga.
We’re excited to announce that the Encyclopaedia Eorzea ~The World of FINAL FANTASY XIV~ will be back in a new reprint edition! Vol. 1 of these full-color, hardcover lore books includes an exclusive bonus item code for an in-game Namingway minion! https://t.co/ClJMwIfCWs pic.twitter.com/G1wMPbBDgE
— Square Enix Manga & Books (@SquareEnixBooks) July 26, 2021
They gave this description of the book:
“This deluxe, full-color book is the first of two volumes detailing the lore of the FINAL FANTASY XIV world—written and compiled by the game’s development team. Offering an in-depth look at the locales, organizations, and history of Eorzea, Encyclopaedia Eorzea is the perfect companion for FINAL FANTASY series fans. The book also includes a bonus item code for the in-game Namingway minion.”
They’re also doing this reprint:
We're excited to announce that the Encyclopaedia Eorzea ~The World of FINAL FANTASY XIV~ Volume II will be back in a new reprint edition! This full-color, hardcover lore book includes an exclusive bonus item code for an in-game Matoya’s Hat head gear! https://t.co/Vlqw8oPKJv pic.twitter.com/NCViyvcogZ
— Square Enix Manga & Books (@SquareEnixBooks) July 26, 2021
They gave this description of it:
“Encyclopaedia Eorzea II is the second volume of SQUARE ENIX’s best-selling Encyclopaedia Eorzea books and contains hundreds of pages of new lore and information, including the far-reaching lands of an entire new continent to the east. The book also includes a bonus item code for the in-game Matoya’s Hat head gear.”
Here’s a new title:
New title announcement! The FINAL FANTASY XIV Poster Collection, 27 premium-quality removable posters featuring the breathtaking art of the global hit game, will be released in May 2022! Pre-orders to come soon! https://t.co/sFmpAdPXf9 pic.twitter.com/LV9f9wTbI8
— Square Enix Manga & Books (@SquareEnixBooks) July 26, 2021
They gave this description of it:
“A collection of 27 premium-quality and full-color removable posters, the FINAL FANTASY XIV Poster Collection features breathtaking character art spanning from A Realm Reborn through Shadowbringers. The posters are printed on heavy, press-varnished card stock to provide a rich visual tribute to the world of Eorzea.”
There’s also this new title:
New title announcement! The FINAL FANTASY XIV Picture Book will be released in July 2022! Created by the #FFXIV development team, this whimsical and heartwarming tale is a delight for fans young and old! Pre-orders to come soon! https://t.co/JIY0I8s2Te pic.twitter.com/kHGO8IIy5C
— Square Enix Manga & Books (@SquareEnixBooks) July 26, 2021
They gave this description of it:
“Written by FINAL FANTASY XIV Online lead story designer Banri Oda and illustrated by FINAL FANTASY XIV Online concept artist Hiroyuki Nagamine, this whimsical tale was crafted for readers of all ages and has now been translated into English for even more readers to enjoy.”
Here is a new manga series:
New title announcement! The manga adaptation of SINoALICE, the gorgeous and gory mobile RPG directed by Yoko Taro, the mind behind the NieR and Drakengard universes! Coming in Feb 2022! https://t.co/r52fU7sjXs pic.twitter.com/rtdW9ogav3
— Square Enix Manga & Books (@SquareEnixBooks) July 26, 2021
They gave this description of it:
“To the delight of YOKO TARO devotees, this manga adaption of the popular mobile game of the same name is scheduled to release on February 8, 2022.”
And last but not least was the announcement of this manga:
New title announcement! The manga adaptation of My Happy Marriage, a slow-burn historical romance with a paranormal twist set in Meiji-era Japan! Coming in June 2022! https://t.co/IzBsUYeauB pic.twitter.com/velF7Eg5dl
— Square Enix Manga & Books (@SquareEnixBooks) July 26, 2021
They gave this description of it:
“My Happy Marriage is a Cinderella-inspired slow-burn historical romance set in Meiji-era Japan with an exciting paranormal twist.”
Source: Square Enix Manga and Books
____
Danica Davidson is the author of the bestselling Manga Art for Beginners with artist Melanie Westin, and its sequel, Manga Art for Intermediates, with professional Japanese mangaka Rena Saiya. Check out her other comics and books at www.danicadavidson.com.
