Square Enix Manga & Books has officially partnered with digital manga and light novel platform BOOK☆WALKER Global to bring over 300 manga titles to the store’s worldwide catalog. As of July 3, 2025, readers around the globe can enjoy fan-favorite series such as The Apothecary Diaries, My Dress-Up Darling, and Daemons of the Shadow Realm, along with dozens of other titles, now available for digital purchase.
To celebrate the launch, BOOK☆WALKER Global is offering exclusive limited-time discounts: a 30% markdown on individually purchased volumes from Square Enix’s catalog and a 50% discount on volume sets for five select series: The Apothecary Diaries, My Dress-Up Darling, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Hi Score Girl, and Ragna Crimson.
“This partnership has been a long time in the making, and we’re so excited to finally bring our manga to BOOK☆WALKER Global, a platform that shares our deep respect for manga and light novel fans,” said Masaaki Shimizu, General Manager and Publisher at Square Enix Manga & Books. “Their service is built with passionate fans in mind, and this launch is just the beginning of what we hope will be a long and inspiring collaboration.”
Featured Titles:
- The Apothecary Diaries
Maomao, a young woman trained in herbal medicine, is forced to serve as a lowly maid in the emperor’s inner palace. When her talent for deduction leads her to solve a mysterious illness afflicting the royal children, her fate begins to change. A richly layered historical mystery filled with palace intrigue and subtle romance. - My Dress-Up Darling
This charming romantic comedy follows Wakana, a high school boy with a passion for crafting traditional dolls, who unexpectedly finds himself designing cosplay costumes for Marin, the most popular girl in class. A delightful exploration of friendship, creativity, and self-expression. - Daemons of the Shadow Realm
The latest series from Fullmetal Alchemist creator Hiromu Arakawa invites readers into a world where children born under a fated sign can control powerful beings called Daemons. Twins Yuru and Asa, separated in childhood, must uncover the truth of their destiny in this high-stakes fantasy adventure. - Hi Score Girl
A retro arcade rivalry evolves into an unlikely friendship in this nostalgic rom-com from Rensuke Oshikiri. Fans of 1990s gaming culture and awkward teenage crushes will feel right at home. - Ragna Crimson
This action-packed dark fantasy follows a dragon hunter who forms an uneasy alliance with a mysterious figure named Crimson. Together, they set out to change fate and take down the most powerful dragons ruling the world.
BOOK☆WALKER Global, known for its expansive catalog of English-language manga, light novels, and audiobooks, continues its mission to bring Japanese publishing to a worldwide audience. With this new partnership, fans of Square Enix titles now have more options than ever for reading digitally across devices.
For more information, visit square-enix-books.com and global.bookwalker.jp.
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Source: Square Enix