Kaijin Fugeki, the latest fantasy manga by renowned Air Gear creator Oh! Great (Ogure Ito), continues to dominate the market. Volume 2, released on November 15, 2024, was announced to have gone into immediate reprint shortly after release, mirroring the incredible demand seen with Volume 1.

According to Kodansha, “Booksellers who read Volume 1 began creating unique displays in their stores, generating significant momentum. This led to a large-scale reprint decision within days of the release.”

Exceptional Sales and Industry Praise

A representative from the promotions team expressed excitement, noting, “The series became a trending topic on X (formerly Twitter) within hours of its debut and saw reprints of Volume 1 shortly after its release. Based on one-month store sales tracked via Nippon POS, this is the best-performing new title in Weekly Shonen Magazine over the past year.”

Sales executives further highlighted the strong early sales of Volume 2:

“The initial response to Volume 2 has been outstanding, with an immediate large-scale reprint. Across Japan, it seems to be gaining traction thanks to endorsements by ‘manga enthusiasts’ among booksellers. While early buzz focused on Ogure-sensei’s phenomenal artwork, the unique world-building in Volume 2 has become a significant draw.”

The Story of Kaijin Fugeki

First serialized in May 2024 in Weekly Shonen Magazine, Kaijin Fugeki is a compelling fantasy centered on a phenomenon called "Night," once feared as divine wrath. These catastrophic events challenge humanity's very existence.

The story follows Jin, a boy living in a remote Japanese town, and Gao, a British soldier displaced by "Night." Together, they navigate their peaceful lives in the countryside alongside their friends—until "Night" strikes again, forcing them into a desperate struggle to save their world by appeasing the gods' wrath.

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Source : ORICON NEWS