Square Enix Comics and Books Reveal on its panel Animation Expo On Saturday, it will release the following seven comics and three game-related books in spring 2026:
title: A starlight darkness ((Naraku No Hoshi)
author: Yū Toyota
Release date: May 2026
Description: Japan, early 20th century. Subaru Karasuma is an aspiring and ambitious writer who goes deep into the loan, and he has no hope of repaying the loan, and he decides it’s time to bring curtains to his painful life. Before he follows his dark intentions, he is shifted by the wonders of a neighbor who works frantically with the literary group to meet the deadline for the commissioned work by wealthy and renowned novelist Geppo Yagira. The latter’s life is on a new course when that fanatical handsome, talented Geppo is watching Subaru. But the new path he is now trampling seems to be getting deeper and deeper into the darkness…
title: Engage to the Fox Devil ((kyōganekeno hanayome)
author: Anju Hino
Release date: April 2026
Description: For a thousand years, the exorcists of the Keegan clan have been committed to eliminating the demonic ghosts that plague Japan. Kuro Kyogane, the current clan leader, has no interest in getting married and producing heirs at his age. But once his family has arranged a suitable bride, he agrees to fulfill his obligations. What kuro doesn’t know yet is that his wedding hides a dark secret – once Fuyu is declared a wife, she may never be immune to harm again…
title: The Prince’s Guardian ((Norowareta denka ga mofu body de sasotte kimasu)
author: Oto Nagatsuki, , , , , Hima Neko
Release date: April 2026
Description: Miranda is a secluded apprentice witch who runs a shop selling magic potions and charming trinkets in a quiet corner of the capital. One day, she received an invitation from the Royal Palace itself. There, she meets the third prince, only he is cursed and transformed into a cat! Miranda was ordered to serve as the “guardian” of Prince Heinrich and suddenly found herself the guardian of the Royal Cats! What happens when a handsome prince becomes a witch pet?
title: Cats are any cats in life (One-to-one version, nervous mo neko wa neko)
author: Ema Toyama
Release date: May 2026
Description: The encounter of fate will start adventures when the cat is reborn in a world without cats! Tragedy attacks a kitten in our world and she gets a second chance in the fantasy world. A hero returns home after fighting the Demon King, crossing the road with a mysterious creature. What is this fluffy new friend, should she pamper her belly?
A series of fantasy world adventurers understand snack time, toe beans, (eyeballs) can be toys. When Captain Cavalier’s folded cat meets the hero’s cat, the claw-to-paw battle breaks out between the fluffy balls! Then, the hero works part-time at the Cat Cafe with… King of Devils? Hug a four-legged companion and enjoy the furry fantasy of this once rec teenager!
title: Otaku X Gal ((gal ni yasushii otaku-kun)
author: Souchu (Art), 138 Neko (story)
Release date: February 2026
Description: Koichi Otakura laughs at his nerd hobby in middle school, has entered high school, with all intentions blending into the background. But when the popular girl Yua Narumi, sitting in the classroom, discovers his hidden talent, she begs him to help her keep up with the latest fashion trends! After all, it’s not the skill required for anime Fan Art And paint plastic models are perfect for designing nails and styling hair? Who says Otacus and Garce can’t get along these days?
title: My favorite vtuber is the horrible IRL ((Haitatsu-saki No Onee-San Ga Kowa Sugiru)
author: riyo Yorima
Release date: February 2026
Description: As a delivery boy in a rural town “delivery diet” is not that bad, but an average customer is a huge challenge. She is a horrible lady who looks scary every time she appears at her door, staring at the delivery boy. As an introvert, he couldn’t help but run away as soon as he finished his work. But one day, the terrifying lady finally spoke… Wait, is that his favorite Vtuber voice?
title: The heart’s how ((Sennen Kimatsu Ni Hoeru Koi)
author: Ayato Miyoshi
Release date: March 2026
Description: Uru and Tenyo are two elite soldiers with a deeper bond than blood. Living together and fighting side by side only strengthens feelings for each other…but in a world that is destroyed by war, you can immediately cut off your connection. When Uru lost his life, he left Tenyo behind and only had the last kiss to see him.
After two years of mourning, Tenyo sneaked into the territory of the enemy General Kakezuki, with the aim of completing it as Ulu promised. But when he got there he found that the enemy looked exactly like his distant siblings! Ur still has no way to live…or is there?
The company will also release Final Fantasy IX Picture Book May 2026, NIER poster collection November 2025 and full-color fine decoration Final Fantasy VII’s Rebirth: Material Ultimania Book in July 2026.
Source: News Release
Ann’s report on the 2025 Animation Expo is sponsored by Yen Press and Ize Press!
