Final Fantasy XIV: Eorzea Academy is a hilarious manga series that reimagines the game characters as high school students. The first chapter can be read online, and pre-orders are also available now!
Final Fantasy XIV: Eorzea Academy is a spin-off manga series based on the massively MMORPG Final Fantasy 14. The manga is written by Esora Amaichi and supervised by the Final Fantasy XIV Operations Team. It is published by Square Enix and serialized on the Manga UP! app.
The first chapter was released on May 26, 2023, and the print, as well as the ebook edition will be released on September 19, 2023. It will be available for around $14 in print version, and around $9 in ebook, both available for pre-order on amazon and various book stores.
The manga is a comedy that depicts the daily lives of various characters from the game in a modern day high school setting. Players can read a short preview of the manga on the official website.
The manga follows Alisaie, a high school student who attends Eorzea Academy, an exclusive institution created by the merger of former rival schools: the Academy of Light and the Academy of Darkness. However, the students from both sides still clash with each other quite frequently, which is causing trouble for headmistress Tataru.
To improve spirit and harmony within the school, Tataru decides to organize various activities and competitions for the students to participate in. Along with her twin brother Alphinaud and their friends, Alisaie faces various challenges and adventures in and out of school. Meanwhile, they also have to deal with their enemies from the Class of Darkness.
The manga features many familiar faces from Final Fantasy XIV as students or teachers, as well as hints to iconic scenes and other elements from the game.
In summary, Final Fantasy XIV’s Eorzea Academy is a delightful manga that offers a fresh and funny perspective on the game’s world and characters. It is a “must read” for fans of FFXIV who want to see their favorite heroes, and villains, in a new light.
Personally, I am looking forward to reading all chapters of this manga, and seeing how the story unfolds! If you are not sure whether to read it yourself or not, don’t hesitate to take a look at the Free preview here.
