Famous manga artist Ken Wakui, famous for his work on Tokyo Revengers, is preparing to launch a new manga series in collaboration with Shueisha, marking a departure from his previous publications with Kodansha.
This exciting news comes via Weekly Shonen Jump's recent Table of Contents, where fans noticed a mention of an upcoming issue of Wakui's new manga. After releasing this week's issue, Shueisha wasted no time in printing Wakui's latest work, titled “Negai no Astro.”
Details about the plot and premise of Negai no Astro are still scarce, leaving fans eager to explore Wakui's latest narrative. Anticipation is high as the series is expected to appear on the cover of Weekly Shonen Jump upon launch, demonstrating Shueisha's full support for the artist's upcoming project.
“Tokyo Revengers” author Ken Wakui will begin writing a new Supernatural Delinquent Manga series titled “Negai no Astro” in Weekly Shounen Jump magazine issue 20/2024 released on April 15.
The same goes for the cover & pencil colors.
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Wakui's manga catalog boasts a diverse range of manga, with Tokyo Revengers standing out as a global phenomenon from its inception in 2017 until its end in 2022.
Before Tokyo Revengers, Wakui contributed to several Kodansha series, including Desert Eagle, Abaddon, and Shinjuku Swan. Now, with his debut at Shueisha, fans are curious to see how Wakui's storytelling will resonate on this new publishing platform.
For those unfamiliar with Tokyo Revengers, the manga is available to read on K MANGA, while its anime adaptation can be streamed on Crunchyroll. The series follows the journey of Hanagaki Takemichi as he travels back in time to confront the Tokyo Manji Gang and prevent the tragic death of his girlfriend, Tachibana Hinata, ultimately changing fate.
As Wakui embarks on this exciting new chapter in his career, fans eagerly await the reveal of Negai no Astro and the great stories it promises to bring.