This new manga about soccer will be titled LINKMAN, and the first chapter will have a total of 63 pages, including an initial in color. On the other hand, Sakuma is also the author of the manga adaptation of the original anime Megalo Box, which is titled Megalo Box - Shukumei no Souken.
The work was published in Kodansha publisher's Shonen Magazine Edge between February and August 2018, with a total of two compiled volumes. On the other hand, the original thirteen episode anime was produced by TMS Entertainment studios, under the direction of Yoh Moriyama and scripts written by Katsuhiko Manabe, released in April 2018. A second season has been confirmed since November 2019, but at the latest. date no new details have been revealed.
Megalo Box Synopsis
"Shut up and do what they tell you, that's the cowardly choice." These are the words of Junk Dog, an underground fighter from Megalo Box, the evolved version of boxing where mechanical members known as "Gear" are used to improve the speed and power of its users. Despite the great potential this young man possesses as a boxer, his illegal nature forces him to make a living by participating in fights arranged by his boss, Gansaku Nanbu. However, this all changes when Yuuri, the champion of Megalo Box, enters his ring in the guise of another challenger. Retired in a single round, Junk Dog is left with a challenge: "If you're serious about fighting me again, then jump into my ring."
Backed by the criminal syndicate responsible for his arranged fights, Junk Dog enters Megalonia - a tournament that will span the globe and decide the strongest Megaloboxer of all. Having no proper name, he takes the nickname "Joe" when he begins his rise from the bottom of the ranked list of fighters. With just three months to qualify, Joe must face opponents the likes of which he never imagined to reach his rival's challenge.
Source: Monthly Comic @Bunch October issue
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