The one-shot 'Little Monster' by French author NÉO was released on Shonen Jump+ today, May 21st.
The Inspiration Behind the New Arc
'Little Monster' is a story about Alice, who works at a fast food restaurant. Her goal was to bring smiles to everyone she met. The story unfolds when her overwhelming brightness catches the attention of a TV station, and she receives an offer to appear on a game show.
Award-Winning Work
This work was submitted in December 2025 to MANGA Plus Creators by SHUEISHA (MPC), a manga publishing platform for overseas creators created by Shonen Jump + Editorial Department, and won the Gold Award, the highest rating in the monthly awards. We have acquired the right to publish on Shonen Jump + and MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA.
This is the second time that a work submitted to MPC has been published in Shonen Jump+, after 'NO\NAME', whose original story was written by Rafal Jaki and illustrated by MACHINE GAMU. This is the first submitted work by a French author. Jump Rookie! An interview with NÉO is also available.
Global Recognition
The publication of 'Little Monster' on Shonen Jump+ marks a significant milestone for French authors and overseas creators. It highlights the platform's commitment to discovering and promoting new talent from around the world.
