Square Enix

Square Enix (Japanese: ???????????) {{tyo|9684}} is a Japanese producer of video games and manga. Square Enix is best known for its computer role-playing game franchises, which include both the Final Fantasy series and the Dragon Quest series (previously known as Dragon Warrior in North America). Square Enix was formed as the result of a merger between Square Co., Ltd. and Enix that took effect as of April 1, 2003. Enix officially absorbed Square, with Square stockholders receiving only 0.81 shares of stock in the new company compared to Enix stockholders receiving a one-to-one trade. Despite this, many top officials within Square assumed leadership roles in the new corporate hierarchy, including Square president Yoichi Wada, who was appointed president of the new corporation.

Manga

The company also has a manga publishing division in Japan called Gangan Comics. It publishes manga for the Japanese market only. It also publishes a popular Japanese manga anthology called Shonen Gangan. Titles published by Gangan Comics include Papua (manga), ', and Fullmetal Alchemist, the latter of which has been licensed for release in North America by Viz Media.

Related Topics:
Manga - Papua (manga) - Fullmetal Alchemist - Viz Media

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