Square Enix, Inc., the American subsidiary of Japan's Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), announced a multi-year deal with Penguin Random House Publisher Services on Friday. The sales and distribution agreement will see Square Enix, Inc. releasing English-language manga, novels, and art books worldwide beginning in Fall 2019.
Releases confirmed as of the announcement are Soul Eater, High Score Girl, Ojisama to Neko, and the Final Fantasy XV: The Dawn of the Future novel (pictured), which saw an April debut in Japan. With these and future publications, Square Enix seeks to reach new audiences and expand its global presence.
Square Enix is known for developing, distributing, and publishing games internationally, but also publishes books and magazines within Japan. The company's manga properties, including Fullmetal Alchemist, Soul Eater, and Kuroshitsuji, were previously licensed for distribution in the United States, but the new deal represents the first time English-language manga and books will be published under the Square Enix name.
Source: Square Enix Press Release
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