Special Promotion: Chie Shinohara's "The Lion Standing at the Dawn" Available for Free
There is some really great news for all the manga fans out there today. Chie Shinohara's very popular work, "The Lion Standing at the Dawn", is currently available for free to read. You can find it on Shogakukan's official web manga platform, Furakomi Like!. But you have to be very quick because this is a limited-time offer. The free access is being held for just 24 hours today, February 22nd. It is a wonderful chance to dive into the story and see why The Lion Standing at the Dawn is the next manga you need to read if you haven't checked it out yet.
Celebrating "Cat Day" with a Legend
You might be wondering why this event is happening exactly today. Well, February 22nd is celebrated as "Cat Day" in Japan. It turns out that Chie Shinohara is actually a massive cat lover. There was a time when she was living with as many as seven cats in her home! Since lions are basically huge feline animals, the team at Furakomi Like! decided that releasing "The Lion Who Stands at the Dawn" for free was the perfect way to mark the occasion. It is quite a sweet way to connect the author's personal life with her professional work.
In addition to the free manga, there are some other cool things happening for the fans. On the "Cat History" section of the "Shinohara Sen Painting 45th Anniversary Site", they are revealing all about the cats of the Shinohara family for the very first time. They are even showing a portion of the "Phantom Cat Essay Manga," which is quite a treat for those who follow her career closely.
Upcoming Releases and More Freebies
The celebrations don't just stop with one series. There is more to look forward to in the coming days. On February 27th, the first volume of the beloved edition of "Ryouko's Ghost Case Files" will be released. This is the series where the famous white cat, Poe, plays a very active and important role. This new edition is going to be very special as it includes the original color pages from the serialization and various color illustrations that were used in different media over the years. To get everyone excited, Furakomi Like! has also made Volume 1 of this book available for free right now.
Deep Dive into Chie Shinohara's Legacy
If you are looking for more background on her work, there are plenty of related features and interviews available to explore. Chie Shinohara has a long history of creating epic stories like "Dream Drops, Golden Birdcage" and the legendary "Heaven is on the Red River." There was even a Web Original Art Exhibition held back in July 2020 to showcase her beautiful art style. For those who want to understand why The Lion Standing at the Dawn is the next manga you need to read, looking back at these interviews really helps in appreciating her storytelling depth.
- Chie Shinohara Art Exhibition: Held on July 8, 2020, featuring Red River and other hits.
- Special Interview: The Sho-Comi 50th Anniversary Special featured a deep dive with Chie Shinohara on October 19, 2018.
- Free Access: Don't forget, the current free reading window for the Lion series is only for 24 hours\!
It is truly a great time to be a fan of her work. Between the free chapters and the new anniversary details, there is so much content to consume. Make sure you head over to the site and start reading before the offer expires!
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