Square Enix Manga & Books reveals Spring 2023 lineup

Square Enix does more than just videogames, you know. They also publish manga and books about their games! The company has just revealed their upcoming slate of books and manga set to release around Spring 2023, and there’s definitely some franchises you’ll recognize. Check out the entire game-related lineup below.

Chocobo and the Airship: A Final Fantasy Picture Book (English translated edition)

Journey with Cid and Chocobo on their quest to save their town after it’s been overrun by monsters. Written by Chocobo’s Dungeon 2 director Kazuhiko Aoki and illustrated by Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo’s Dungeon character designer Toshiyuki Itahana, this heartwarming tale is perfect for FINAL FANTASY fans of all ages.

Chocobo and the Airship: A Final Fantasy Picture Book (English translated edition) is scheduled for release on March 21, 2023. It is available for pre-order from the SQUARE ENIX Store and other major booksellers starting today.

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… Project Gestalt Recollections - File 01 (English translated edition)

Recount the story of critically acclaimed NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… in the first volume of a two-book set. The novel is written by Jun Eishima with support from NieR series director YOKO TARO, featuring illustrations by artist and character designer Toshiyuki Itahana, as well as story content from the Grimoire NieR world guide.

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… Project Gestalt Recollections - File 01 (English translated edition) is scheduled for release on April 11, 2023. It is available for pre-order from the SQUARE ENIX Store and other major booksellers starting today.

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… Project Gestalt Recollections - File 02 (English translated edition) is scheduled for release in late 2023.

Grimoire NieR: Revised Edition (English translated edition)

This ultimate guide to the critically acclaimed NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… comes packed with art, strategy guides, information and lore. It features hundreds of full-color pages offering illustrations and information about the game, as well as bonus short stories, extras specific to this volume and an interview with the game’s lead developers.

Grimoire NieR: Revised Edition (English translated edition) is scheduled for release on April 25, 2023. It is available for pre-order from the SQUARE ENIX Store and other major booksellers starting today.