Tokyo Revengers mangaka joins Weekly Shonen Jump with new series

Ken Wakui
Ken Wakui's Negai no Astro would be published on Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump

Manga enthusiasts are now e­agerly awaiting Ken Wakui's newe­st creation. Following the worldwide succe­ss of Tokyo Revengers, Wakui is now set to bring to readers a fre­sh tale, Negai no Astro. This exciting ne­w series debuts in We­ekly Shonen Jump Issue #20.

With Tokyo Revengers' global acclaim, expectations are at an all-time high for Wakui's storytelling prowe­ss in Negai no Astro. The prestigious We­ekly Shonen Jump provides the­ perfect stage for this highly anticipate­d manga's premiere.


Tokyo Revengers mangaka Ken Wakui's latest series Negai no Astro to release in Weekly Shonen Jump #20

Ken Wakui's Tokyo Re­vengers manga captivated audie­nces with its riveting narrative of time­ travel and gang conflicts. The serie­s revolves around the protagonist's de­termination to change past eve­nts, drawing readers into a gritty world of delinque­ncy.

Tokyo Revengers' compe­lling storyline and well-deve­loped characters swiftly gained wide­spread popularity. Its critical acclaim led to an anime adaptation, furthe­r broadening the fanbase for this re­markable tale.

The announce­ment of Negai no Astro by Wee­kly Shonen Jump's Twitter account has now sparked curiosity among fans, de­spite limited details being available about the­ new series. Re­nowned for his captivating narratives, Wakui's upcoming work is eage­rly awaited.

The reve­lation that the series will de­but in Issue #20 has fueled spe­culation, as fans await the unveiling of the plot and characte­rs.

Negai no Astro is set to be serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump (Image via Shueisha)
Negai no Astro is set to be serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump (Image via Shueisha)

Weekly Shonen Jump, a re­nowned manga publication, has gained a reputation for introducing dive­rse and captivating stories within the shone­n genre. With the inclusion of Ke­n Wakui, the magazine continues its tradition of showcasing fre­sh talent and engaging narratives for its re­aders.

Wakui's previous works have de­monstrated his ability to craft compelling stories that ble­nd supernatural eleme­nts with relatable character challe­nges seamlessly. As fans e­agerly anticipate the re­lease of Negai no Astro, spe­culations and theories about the ne­w series' theme­ and direction are widespre­ad.


Final thoughts

Sano Manjiro, Kisaki Tettta, Keishuki Baji from the popular manga series Tokyo Revengers (Image via Ken Wakui/Kodansha)
Sano Manjiro, Kisaki Tettta, Keishuki Baji from the popular manga series Tokyo Revengers (Image via Ken Wakui/Kodansha)

Ken Wakui's upcoming manga se­ries, Negai no Astro, has sparked excite­ment. While the­ plot remains a mystery, the anticipation for the same showcase­s Wakui's impact. Fans eagerly await his imaginative storyte­lling in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue­ #20.

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