Carlo
Zen , best
known for his work on The Saga of Tanya the Evil , has
launched a new manga series with Issei Hatsuyoshiya ,
illustrator of Cells at Work! Code Black . The new project is
titled Hoshinaki Sekai no Annainin (Guides in a World Without
Stars), and debuted on Thursday, May 9 in Kodansha 's digital
magazine Morning two .
The story
revolves around a fictional destination management agency called Destination
Management Company , which offers food lovers personalized, guided
dining experiences, helping them discover unique flavors in a world without
stars.
A duo
with experience in complex worlds
This new
manga combines Zen's profound narrative style with Hatsuyoshiya's expressive
illustrations, promising a work that blends science fiction, exploration, and
culinary art. The premise aims to reflect on the meaning of travel and food in
a world devoid of light—literally and metaphorically.
Carlo Zen
is known for creating Yojo Senki (The Saga of Tanya the Evil) ,
a series of military-inspired, dark fantasy light novels illustrated by Shinobu
Shinotsuki , which had an anime adaptation premiered in January
2017. The series also had a film that premiered in Japan in February
2019 , and arrived in the United States in May of the same
year through Crunchyroll.
From the
military to the gastronomic universe
Zen is also
the author of the science fiction novel series Yakitori ,
illustrated by so-bin (known for Overlord ),
which was adapted into an anime by Netflix in May 2023 .
With this new work, Zen once again demonstrates his thematic versatility and
ability to build immersive worlds from unexpected angles.
With an
innovative approach and a renowned creative team, Hoshinaki Sekai no
Annainin is shaping up to be one of the freshest and most intriguing
offerings in contemporary manga. Will this culinary guide to a world without
stars be Zen's next hit?
