is a Japanese
manga
are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long history in earlier Japanese art. The term is used in Japan to refer to both comics ...
series written and illustrated by
Ken Wakui
is a Japanese manga artist best known for his works ''Shinjuku Swan'' and ''Tokyo Revengers''.
Wakui debuted with ''Shinjuku Swan'' in 2005 which became a notable commercial success and received multiple adaptations; the series concluded in 201 ...
. It was serialized in
Shueisha
is a Japanese publishing company headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. Shueisha is the largest publishing company in Japan. It was established in 1925 as the entertainment-related publishing division of Japanese publisher Shogakukan. The ...
's ''
Weekly Shōnen Jump
is a weekly Shōnen manga, ''shōnen'' manga anthology published in Japan by Shueisha under the ''Jump (magazine line), Jump'' line of magazines. The manga series within the magazine consist of many Action (fiction), action scenes and a fair ...
'' magazine from April 2024 to April 2025, with its chapters collected in four volumes as of March 2025.
Plot
Hibaru Yotsurugi, the only biological son of Kongo Yotsurugi, leader of
Asakusa
is a district in Taitō, Tokyo, Japan. It is known for Sensō-ji, a Buddhist temple dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon. There are several other temples in Asakusa, as well as various festivals, such as .
History
The development of Asaku ...
's Yotsurugi-gumi clan, was nominated as the next leader of the former
Yakuza
, also known as , are members of transnational organized crime syndicates originating in Japan. The Japanese police and media (by request of the police) call them , while the yakuza call themselves . The English equivalent for the term ''yak ...
group upon Kongo's death. However, after considering the changes in the values of the clan, he declines and appoints his friend, the 12th adopted son, Terasu Yotsurugi, as the next head, to the chagrin of the remaining adopted sons. Shortly thereafter, a meteor shower over Japan awakens a mysterious power called “Astro” in many people, including Hibaru, who develops the ability to have the world's strongest fist, and a war involving the clan begins.
Publication
Written and illustrated by
Ken Wakui
is a Japanese manga artist best known for his works ''Shinjuku Swan'' and ''Tokyo Revengers''.
Wakui debuted with ''Shinjuku Swan'' in 2005 which became a notable commercial success and received multiple adaptations; the series concluded in 201 ...
, the series was serialized in ''
Weekly Shōnen Jump
is a weekly Shōnen manga, ''shōnen'' manga anthology published in Japan by Shueisha under the ''Jump (magazine line), Jump'' line of magazines. The manga series within the magazine consist of many Action (fiction), action scenes and a fair ...
'' from April 15, 2024, to April 21, 2025. As of May 2025, the series' individual chapters have been collected into five volumes.
[
]Viz Media
Viz Media, LLC is an American entertainment company headquartered in San Francisco, California, focused on publishing manga, and distribution and licensing Japanese anime, films, and television series.
The company was founded in 1986 as Viz, ...
and ''Manga Plus
''Manga Plus'' (stylized as ''MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA'') is an online manga platform and smartphone app owned by Shueisha that was launched on January 28, 2019. It is available worldwide except in Japan, China, and South Korea which already hav ...
'' are publishing the series in English simultaneously with its Japanese release.
Volumes
Chapters not yet in ''tankōbon'' format
These chapters have yet to be published in a volume.
*44.
*45.
*46.
*47.
*48.
*49.
*50.
Reception
Rodrigo Sandoval Lahut of ''Screen Rant
''Screen Rant'' is an entertainment website that offers news in the fields of television, films, video games, and comic books. It is owned by Valnet, parent of publications including Comic Book Resources, Collider, MovieWeb and XDA Developers.
...
'' praised its artwork, writing, and protagonist, describing the latter as "relatable". Manga critic and editor Kazushi Shimada described the story as a "perfect fit" for ''Weekly Shōnen Jump''.
The series was nominated for the tenth Next Manga Award
The is an annual award for manga series presented by Kadokawa Corporation's '' Da Vinci'' magazine and Niconico streaming website. It is divided into two categories: one for print manga, and one for web manga.
Overview
The award was originally ...
in the print category in 2024.
References
External links
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{{Weekly Shōnen Jump - 2020–2029
Anime and manga about the Yakuza
Shōnen manga
Shueisha manga
Supernatural anime and manga
Viz Media manga