The famous mangaka Masahiro Anbe, known for his work Squid Girl (Shinryaku! Ika Musume), has been listed for the release of a new manga series titled Akuma from Fukei (Demon Policewoman). This work, which promises to mix elements of romantic comedy with a supernatural touch, has its first volume scheduled for June 6, 2024, through the label Young Maga KC Special from Kodansha.
A supernatural romantic comedy
Akuma from Fukei tells the adventures of Eclair, a demonic police officer who has been assigned to a police station in the countryside. With a somewhat unusual mission, Eclair seeks to find an evil human being to become his servant. Throughout the story, he will face his co-worker, Daichi Kuwahara, who has an always grumpy expression and will do everything possible to return Eclair to the demonic world, starting a series of battles of wits between both characters.
This manga is a combination of the absurd and the charming, with a premise that promises to entertain readers with its peculiar interaction between a demon and a human, while exploring themes such as teamwork and coexistence in an unusual environment. .
Some information about the author’s work
The news of this new project was announced by Anbe on December 6 on his X account (formerly known as Twitter), where he shared his excitement about the start of this new series.
Previously, the creator had taken time to develop this project after the conclusion of his previous manga, Atsumare! Fushigi Kenkyū-bu (Gather the Mystery Investigation Club!), which ended on July 18, 2024. This work, which was published in the magazine Weekly Shōnen Champion by Akita Shoten, was well received for its mystery and comedy approach, and ended with the publication of its 19th volume on June 7 of this year.
Anbe is mainly recognized for his most popular work, Squid Girl (Shinryaku! Ika Musume), which was first published in Weekly Shōnen Champion in 2007 and ended in February 2016. The series received two anime adaptations, one in 2010 and another in 2011. The story followed the adventures of Ika Musume, a girl with the body of a squid who arrives on Earth with the intention of invading it. , but ends up getting involved in comical and everyday situations. Both seasons were streamed on Crunchyroll during their run in Japan, and were later released on DVD and Blu-ray by Media Blasters and Sentai Filmworks. The series is also currently available on HIDIVE.
The return of Masahiro Anbe with Akuma from Fukei
The return of Masahiro Anbe with Akuma from Fukei has generated great expectation, both among followers of his previous work and among new readers who seek to enjoy his special style of storytelling. The mix of romantic comedy and supernatural elements in Akuma from Fukei It seems to be a successful formula that promises to engage a diverse audience. The release date of the first volume is scheduled for June 6, 2025.
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