Manga UP! Global has announced the addition of two new manga titles to its English digital catalog: Gojiai’s “KasuRich” and Makoto Morishita’s “Im: Great Priest Imhotep.” “KasuRich” debuted on the platform on Sunday, while “Im: Great Priest Imhotep” followed on Monday, offering fresh reads for fans of diverse genres.
Dive Into “KasuRich”: An Obsessive Streamer and Possessive Fan
“KasuRich,” created by Gojiai, delves into a unique Boys’ Love (BL) narrative exploring a “twisted, codependent bond” between an obsessive streamer and a possessive fan. The manga originally launched on Square Enix’s Gangan pixiv website on December 7.
The Plot of “KasuRich”
The story centers on university student Mikado Kasuga, whose life revolves around his favorite streamer, Zurich (real name: Rihito Nakahara). Mikado believes he is the only one who truly comprehends the person behind the screen. His perception is challenged when he attends an event to meet his idol in person. The encounter takes an unexpected turn, revealing that Zurich shares a “peculiar and mutual attachment” to Mikado. Square Enix shipped the second compiled volume of “KasuRich” in Japan on July 22.
Explore Ancient Egypt and Modern Japan with “Im: Great Priest Imhotep”
Makoto Morishita’s “Im: Great Priest Imhotep” brings a blend of ancient mythology and modern-day adventure to the platform. The series originally serialized in Square Enix’s Monthly Shōnen Gangan magazine from January 2015 to August 2018, concluding with 11 compiled volumes.
The Story of “Im: Great Priest Imhotep”
The narrative of “Im: Great Priest Imhotep” follows the resurrected Great Priest Imhotep, who travels across time and space from ancient Egypt to modern Japan. His mission is to hunt down the “Magai,” malevolent beings who impersonate gods and cause destruction. Imhotep’s journey takes an interesting turn when he encounters schoolgirl Hinome. Their meeting promises to alter Hinome’s solitary life, for better or worse, as she becomes entangled in Imhotep’s ancient quest. Yen Press previously published “Im: Great Priest Imhotep” in English, releasing the 11th and final volume digitally in February 2019 and physically in October 2021.
About Manga UP! Global
Manga UP! Global is the official digital comic reading application by Square Enix, launched internationally in English in July 2022. The service hosts a vast collection of manga series published by Square Enix, alongside original works and adaptations from various media. It offers a platform for readers to access a wide array of titles, ranging from action and adventure to school life, dark fantasy, and LGBTQ+ genres.
