Fusai Naba, the acclaimed manga artist behind Aliens Area and Kyokuto Necromance, is set to launch a new manga titled Tenpō Zankoku Monogatari (Cruel Tales from the Tenpō Era) on September 5. The new series will debut in the upcoming issue of Shogakukan’s Big Comic Original magazine.
A Glimpse into the Tenpō Era
The new manga is temporarily titled Tenpō Zankoku Monogatari, offering readers a historical action drama. The story is teased to follow “one man’s pursuit of ‘righteousness’ in an era that is full of hunger and corruption.” Set in 1830s Japan, during the tumultuous Tenpō Era, the narrative will reportedly feature a blind swordsman. Naba also shared an illustration alongside the announcement, building anticipation for the new historical series.
Transition to Big Comic Original
Naba’s move to Shogakukan’s Big Comic Original marks a new chapter after his previous works were serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump. This new publication platform suggests a potential shift in target demographic or storytelling style, aligning with the more mature themes often found in Big Comic Original.
Previous Works by Fusai Naba
Fusai Naba has garnered attention for his distinct artistic style and storytelling in his prior serializations. His first major work, Aliens Area, ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from June to October 2022. The action-fantasy series revolved around a high schooler who acquires alien technology and joins a division dedicated to protecting Earth from extraterrestrial threats. Viz Media and MANGA Plus both publish the manga digitally in English.
Following Aliens Area, Naba launched Kyokuto Necromance in Weekly Shonen Jump in April 2024, concluding in September 2024. This series, described as a necromancer battle action manga, also saw digital publication in English through MANGA Plus, with Viz Media scheduled to release it digitally.
The upcoming launch of Tenpō Zankoku Monogatari on September 5 in Big Comic Original will be Naba’s third serialized work, and fans eagerly await to see his unique vision applied to a historical setting.
