New Manga Launch: Mode! Shirahana Susumu Hits the Stands
There is some really great news for all the manga lovers out there. The very talented Jushichi Masumura, who we already know for amazing works like Baku-chan and Hana Yodan to Issho, has just started a brand-new series. This new title is called Mode! Shirahana Susumu (or Move on! Susumu Shirahana), and it has officially made its debut in the latest issue of Big Comic Superior No. 7 from Shogakukan, which was released today on March 13th. If you are looking for something fresh with a deep historical touch, then Move on! Susumu Shirahana is definitely something you should be checking out right now.
The Story Setting: Japan in 1933 and a Struggling Creator
The plot of this series is actually quite heavy and interesting because it takes us back to a very chaotic time in history. The year is 1933, which was a major turning point when Japan decided to withdraw from the United Nations. In the middle of all this political madness, we meet our main hero, Susumu Amagami Shirahana. He is a manga artist who is honestly quite disappointed with his life because none of his works are becoming hits. He is struggling a lot to find his place in the industry, which is something many creative people can relate to even today.
Everything changes for him when he happens to read a manga called Private Private Norakuro. After reading it, he gets a huge shock and suddenly a brilliant idea comes to his mind. This series is basically going to show us the life and hard work of a manga artist during the periods before and after World War II. It is a very unique perspective on the "manga about making manga" genre, especially with the war backdrop.
Key Highlights of the New Series
- Historical Context: The story beautifully captures the tension of the 1930s era.
- Protagonist's Journey: We see the internal struggle of Susumu Amagami Shirahana as he tries to create something meaningful.
- Industry Insights: It gives us a look at how the manga world functioned during the World War II years.
- Inspiration: The role of classic works like Private Norakuro in shaping the future of the medium.
Other Major Updates from Big Comic Superior No. 7
Apart from the big launch of the new Masumura series, this issue of Big Comic Superior has some other interesting content too. For starters, there is a special one-shot titled Beni Ginger by Inunune Noboru. This particular work is actually quite special because it won an honorable mention in the youth category at the 97th Shogakukan Newcomer Comic Awards. It is always nice to see new talent getting a chance in big magazines like this.
However, it is not all about new beginnings. We also have to say goodbye to one series. Kanon Momiyama's manga, Emiru Kaminuma is a dog star, has finally reached its last episode in this same issue. It has been a good run for the fans of that series. But with titles like Move on! Susumu Shirahana coming in, there is plenty of new stuff to keep us busy. It seems Shogakukan is really focused on bringing diverse stories to the readers this year, and we are here for it.
