A star-studded collaboration featuring Kenkyo na Circle, the original creator behind 7th Prince’s Kenkyo na Circle; Shinya Murata, known for Killing Bites; and Tsuyoshi Watanabe of Dragons Rioting fame, has launched a new manga titled Kizuitara Musō Game no Akuyaku Shōgun Datta Ken. ~Hametsu Route wa Buttsubusu~ (That Time I Got Reincarnated as an Evil General in a Hack-and-Slash Game ~Destroy the Bad Ending~). The new series premiered last Friday on Hero’s Inc.’s Comiplex manga website.
The highly anticipated project sees Kenkyo na Circle credited for the original story, Shinya Murata handling the composition, and Tsuyoshi Watanabe contributing the artwork.
Diving into the New Isekai Adventure
The newly launched manga delves into an “isekai” (another world) narrative with a unique twist. The story centers on a protagonist who endures a demanding job at an exploitative company, finding his only escape and joy in playing a hack-and-slash game called “Brave of Kingdom”.
A Sudden Reincarnation and a Doomed Fate
One day, while immersed in his favorite game, the man experiences an inexplicable phenomenon. He suddenly awakens to find himself transported into the very world of “Brave of Kingdom,” but not as a hero or a powerful ally. Instead, he has been reincarnated as General Zeorg, the game’s evil general, characterized by a muscular build and a full beard. Adding to his predicament, Zeorg is a character destined for a grim fate, fated to be defeated by the game’s hero alongside other minor antagonists.
Defying Destiny: A Battle Against the “Bad Ending”
Armed with his real-world survival instincts honed in a tough workplace environment and an extensive knowledge of “Brave of Kingdom,” the newly reincarnated Zeorg is determined to challenge his predetermined downfall. His mission is clear: to meticulously avoid the “bad ending” that awaits him in this hack-and-slash game world. This premise promises a blend of strategic gameplay knowledge and real-world ingenuity applied to a fantastical setting.
The Esteemed Collaborators and Their Previous Works
The team behind Kizuitara Musō Game no Akuyaku Shōgun Datta Ken. ~Hametsu Route wa Buttsubusu~ brings a wealth of experience and a strong fan following from their individual successful series.
Kenkyo na Circle: The Visionary Behind “7th Prince”
Kenkyo na Circle is widely recognized for the light novel series I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability (Tensei Shitara Dainana Ōji Datta no de, Kimamani Majutsu o Kiwamemasu). This popular series debuted on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in October 2019 and has since inspired a light novel publication by Kodansha, a manga adaptation, and an anime television series. The anime adaptation premiered in April 2024, with a second season following in July of the same year.
Shinya Murata: Master of Intense Narratives
Shinya Murata is celebrated for his work on the Killing Bites manga, which he launched with Kazasa Sumita in Monthly Hero’s in March 2017. The series, now serialized on the Comiplex website, is known for its intense action and unique premise involving hybrid human-animal fighters. Murata has also worked on other projects such as Saikyō Skill “Inochigoi” de Kuyashii kedo Musō Shichau Moto Ōsama no Sekai Seifuku Katsudō (The Activities of the Former Demon King Whose Strongest Skill is the Embarrassing ‘Begging for Her Life’ and Yet She Will Use it to Run Wild and Conquer the World), launched in June 2023.
Tsuyoshi Watanabe: The Artistic Force Behind “Dragons Rioting”
Tsuyoshi Watanabe is the acclaimed artist behind the Dragons Rioting manga, which ran in Kadokawa’s Monthly Comic Dragon Age magazine from 2012 to 2016. The series was collected into nine compiled book volumes, all of which were also published in English by Yen Press. Watanabe’s distinctive art style has garnered a dedicated readership, making his involvement in this new project a point of excitement for fans.
The collaboration of these three prominent creators promises a compelling new addition to the manga landscape, combining rich storytelling, intricate composition, and captivating artwork in an engaging fantasy setting. Fans can follow the new manga on Hero’s Inc.’s Comiplex website.
