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.
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
