Viz Media and MANGA
Plus have announced the official English release of Yūki
Kawaguchi 's new manga , Otr of the Flame . This
story, packed with drama, magic, and epic elements, promises to become a new
favorite among shonen fans.
The plot
takes place in a world plunged into eternal winter , caused by
the relentless advance of the Ice Kingdom . The
protagonist, Otr , is a kind-hearted young man who dreams of
becoming a warrior like his father, although he currently plays the humble but
vital role of cook in a fortress. His duty: to keep alive the flame that
symbolizes human resistance.
However,
when the fortress is attacked by the Ice Kingdom's demonic army ,
both the people and the fire it protects are in danger. Thus begins Otr's
journey, as he must awaken a hidden power to try to change the
fate of the world. The journey of a hero surrounded by fire and ice has
begun.
A
simultaneous premiere with great expectations
Otr of
the Flame launched
on May 11 in Weekly Shonen Jump (issue 24),
and was simultaneously available in English through Viz Media and MANGA
Plus . The first chapter is now available for free on both platforms.
Author Yūki
Kawaguchi is remembered for his previous work The Hunters
Guild: Red Hood , also published in Weekly Shonen Jump between
June and November 2021. Although its run was short, the series left a lasting
impression with its visual style and universe of hunters and monsters.
A new
beginning for Kawaguchi
With Other
of the Flame , Kawaguchi once again ventures into the realm of
fantasy, this time with a narrative laden with symbolism, where fire represents
humanity's hope in the face of a world frozen in fear and darkness. The
author's detailed and dynamic drawing style once again stands out, adding
strength to a story that has only just begun but is already igniting great
expectations among readers.
Will this
be the next shonen series that conquers a global audience? Time—and
fire—will tell.
