The manga “ EDENS ZERO ” created by
Hiro Mashima came to an end today with the publication of its 293rd chapter in
Weekly Shonen Magazine. Since its beginning in June
2018, this series has maintained a constant story for six years. What stands
out is that Hiro Mashima, in his 26-year career as a mangaka, has never taken a
break, always offering weekly content to his readers.
Mashima, 47, began his career in 1998 with “ MAGICIAN ,”
which earned him the 60th Weekly Shonen Magazine New Manga Artist Award. He
formally debuted with “ BAD BOYS SONG ” in 'Magazine Fresh.'
In 1999, he launched “ RAVE ” in Weekly Shonen Magazine,
gaining popularity and earning an anime adaptation. Subsequently, his most
recognized work, “ FAIRY TAIL ,” ran from 2006 to 2017,
cementing his reputation in the manga industry.
Since June 2018, Mashima had been serializing
“ EDENS ZERO” in Weekly Shonen Magazine, while simultaneously
working on other series such as “ FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST ”
in Pocket Magazine and “ DEAD ROCK ” in Monthly Shonen Magazine.
Additionally, he has participated in the creation of original anime and video
games, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to the entertainment
industry.
Mashima’s dedication is impressive, as
in 26 years of career he has never taken a break .
In 2013, during the serialization of ‘FAIRY TAIL’ , he marked
a milestone by publishing three consecutive chapters in two weeks, adding up to
a total of 128 pages, something almost unheard of in the industry. With the end
of “EDENS ZERO”, Mashima thanked his followers saying: “ Thank you
for your support during all this time. See you soon! And keep supporting the
‘Weekly Shōnen Magazine’ ”
In a previous interview, Mashima
revealed that he keeps a stock of manuscripts for unforeseen health issues and
said that he manages to sleep about seven hours a day ,
enjoying video games in his free time.
Source: Oricon News
