Act-Age artist finally returns to manga

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Talented artist Shiro Usazaki has confirmed her return to the manga industry with a new serialized series in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, marking her first major project since the cancellation of “Act-Age” in August 2020. Usazaki, known for her impressive work on the said manga, had done several one-shots in recent years, such as “Engan no Cyclops” in 2020, “Ryuu no Eigakan” in 2022, and “Kimi to Aoi Yoru no” in 2023. However, her new work titled “Madan no Ichi,” written by Osamu Nishi, author of the popular manga “Mairimashita! Iruma-kun,” marks a return to long-running serialization.

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The official announcement reveals that “Madan no Ichi” will begin serialization in the next issue of Weekly Shonen Jump , scheduled to go on sale on September 9 in Japan, though it’s likely that, as is often the case, details will leak before the official release date. So far, no information has been released regarding the synopsis of this new story, which has generated great expectations among fans.

Shiro Usazaki had been at the center of controversy in 2020 when “Act-Age,” a work she masterfully illustrated, was abruptly canceled after scriptwriter Tatsuya Matsuki was arrested on charges of child molestation. The cancellation of “Act-Age” was a hard blow for the artist, as the manga was achieving great success and was emerging as one of the most promising series in Shonen Jump.

Usazaki has since proven his resilience through his work on various one-shots that have received praise for both their artistic style and the sensitivity with which they approach complex issues. However, his fans have been eagerly awaiting his return to a serialized project, and “Madan no Ichi” promises to be the rebirth of a career that was abruptly cut short.

The fan community has shown great enthusiasm for this new project, highlighting the collaboration between Usazaki and Osamu Nishi, whose series “Mairimashita! Iruma-kun” has been a success both in manga and in its anime adaptation. As the publication date approaches, more details about “Madan no Ichi” will likely be revealed, but for now, anticipation continues to grow.

Source: Ryokutya

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