Summary
RuriDragon has returned after a long hiatus, still attracting fans with its engaging story and relatable characters. The series faced intense scrutiny after its hiatus, but its return maintained its original essence and solid foundation. With Ruri gradually accepting her dragon heritage, this manga has the potential to become a Shōnen Jump classic with an engaging story.
Nearly two years after going on an indefinite hiatus, Jump Shonengroundbreaking manga by Ruri Dragon has returned. And while its absence may cause all but the most devoted fans to lose hope of its return, those who remain loyal will be happy to know it's still more slyly engaging ever.
After launching in June 2022 with little fanfare, manga creator Masaoki's RuriDragon has suddenly taken the manga world by storm. Less than a month after the release of its first chapter, it has become one of Shōnen Jump's most popular titles, challenging some of the biggest titles in the manga anthology – including Jujutsu Kaisen and Dragon Ball Super – for the hearts and minds of fans around the globe.
Then, almost as suddenly as it appeared, it disappeared. Due to some medical issues that Masaoki had to deal with, Shōnen Jump took a break from the series after only six chapters. Even when interrupted, the popularity of teenagers Ruri Aoki's story about understanding the truth that she is part dragon never weaken. Indeed, the first and only bound Tankobon volume sold nearly 80,000 copies in its first week of release. After a few rumors about its return in 2023, it discreetly returned to Shōnen Jump on March 2, 2004.
Does RuriDragon live up to its hype?
The prolonged absence may have damaged the series' chances of success
Of course, due to circumstances beyond the control of its creators, the fact that it went on hiatus after receiving so much praise and acclaim in such a short and intense period of time only added to the intensity. fierce tone. Unlike the first release, whose previous six chapters were endlessly discussed and debated in some fan communities during the break, RuriDragon will no longer surprise anyone. In fact, the series is currently facing intense scrutiny.
After five new chapters on Weekly Shonen Jump, RuriDragon will release every two weeks on Shonen Jump+, due to the author's health reasons.
Fortunately, Not much has changed in Ruri's world since fans last saw her. It still contains all the elements that made it so appealing and well-received. Ruri is still living with her mother, Uma, who in addition to being one of the most laid-back parents in such stressful circumstances, never fails to provide unwavering support to her daughter in every way. maybe. She remains friends with Yuka, her main source of support beyond her family and – at times – a source of calm and wise advice. Perhaps most importantly, it still maintains the basic vibe of how a community and society approaches diversity.
RuriDragon has everything it needs to become a Shōnen Jump classic
Those elements create a solid foundation for Masaoki to develop more deeply and fully the central theme of the story – namely, Ruri's attempt to conceal the fact that she is half-dragon blood and all the problems it created – from her mother not mentioning her. dragon heritage to deal with her newfound notoriety, to figure out how to use and control her growing list of dragon abilities.
Masaoki has proven that he can create a compelling story. Ruri Dragon was originally a one-shot manga mainly focusing on Ruri and her parents. In the Shōnen Jump series, the addition of Yuka and increased interactions between Ruri and her classmates not only made the story more interesting, but also provided more foundation for Ruri's story to become iconic. Jump Shonen classic that many have considered it to be.