Get ready to get reading, because Square Enix announced pre-orders are now available for three new series coming this year. FINAL FANTASY XIV: Eorzea Academy, The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl, and Mr. Villain’s Day Off are now available to pre-order at major booksellers, with the books arriving in the summer to fall.
About Square Enix announced pre-orders
SQUARE ENIX® today announced new FINAL FANTASY® XIV, romance, and comedy manga titles launching from the Square Enix Manga & Books imprints in 2023. The three English translated manga, FINAL FANTASY XIV: Eorzea Academy, The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl, and Mr. Villain’s Day Off, will be available for pre-order starting on March 16.
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Eorzea Academy (English translated edition)
Follow Alisaie’s adventures as a high school student at Eorzea Academy as she navigates the merging of two former rival schools, the Academy of Light and the Academy of Darkness. Join all your favorite FINAL FANTASY XIV characters in this modern-day rollicking high school comedy.
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Eorzea Academy (English translated edition) is scheduled for release on September 19, 2023, and will be available for pre-order from Penguin Random House and other major booksellers starting on March 16
The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl (English translated edition) Vol. 1
Sparks fly between the handsome descendant of a snow spirit and the oblivious coworker he has a crush on in this romantic office comedy. An enchanting slow-burn romance that takes the story of coworkers to lovers to new heights within a winter wonderland of emotions! Readers can also look forward to the anime adaptation of this series, which began airing in January 2023 on Crunchyroll.
The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl (English translated edition) Vol. 1 is scheduled for release on October 10, 2023, and will be available for pre-order from Penguin Random House and other major booksellers starting on March 16.
Mr. Villain’s Day Off (English translated edition) Vol. 1
Most of the time, an evil supervillain spends his days hatching nefarious plots to take over the world – but on his days off, nothing gets between him and the cute pandas he adores! This fresh, charming comedy series answers the age-old question of what a villain does off the clock! Fans can also look forward to the anime adaptation of this series, which is currently in development.
Mr. Villain’s Day Off (English translated edition) Vol. 1 is scheduled for release on August 15, 2023, and will be available for pre-order from Penguin Random House and other major booksellers starting on March 16.
Now that Square Enix announced pre-orders, are you going to grab them? If you haven’t checked out our recent manga minis featuring various Square Enix manga titles, read them here! Stay tuned for more manga news here on Miso!
