Eyeshield 21 fans rejoice as One Punch Man creator unveils new one-shot manga

Riichiro Inagaki and Yusuke Murata, creators of Eyeshield 21, will release a special one-shot manga in the upcoming Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #9 on Jan. 29. The 55-page manga follows the story of Sena Kobayakawa, an introverted boy who reluctantly becomes the running back for an American football club after being coerced by the team's quarterback Yoichi Hiruma. Known for wearing jersey No. 21 and an eyeshield, the manga is a fan favorite.

Eyeshield 21 manga set to release new one-shot in January 2024

Sena Kobayakawa, the protagonist of the Eyeshield 21 manga, will be celebrated with a new one-shot chapter on his birthday, Dec. 21. The special chapter, created by Riichiro Inagaki and Yusuke Murata, is scheduled to be published in the upcoming issue #9 of Weekly Shonen Jump on Jan. 29. This 55-page chapter will also include a center-color page in the magazine.

In June, the artist behind One Punch Man and Eyeshield 21, Yusuke Murata, initially announced the upcoming 'BRAINxBRAVE' Eyeshield 21 one-shot manga chapter. He tweeted about an animation announcement to celebrate the series' 21st anniversary.

How fans reacted to the announcement?

It's evident that Yusuke Murata is an incredibly dedicated artist, as he juggled working on his own anime project, releasing One Punch Man chapters, and creating the manga.

The announcement drew an enthusiastic response from fans, who had been eagerly awaiting new content since the manga's conclusion years ago. Anticipation ran high for the upcoming one-shot manga 'BRAINxBRAVE,' with many fans confident that it would be the pinnacle of the series. Some even went so far as to declare it the greatest sports manga ever.

The series has clearly won over a devoted fan base, who are eagerly anticipating the release on Jan. 29. Fans are hopeful that the manga will not face any delays, but can take comfort in knowing that creator Yusuke Murata's track record is strong. In fact, many fans have declared this news to be the best they've heard in a long time, with some expressing that the series holds a special place in their hearts. A few even went as far as to implore others not to engage with them unless they too are acquainted with the American football manga.

Editor's P/S

As a hard fan of Eyeshield 21, I am thrilled to hear about the upcoming one-shot manga. It's been years since the series ended, and I've been eagerly waiting for new content. The fact that it's being created by the original authors, Riichiro Inagaki and Yusuke Murata, makes it even more exciting. I can't wait to see what they have in store for us and to relive the excitement of reading Eyeshield 21 all over again.

The announcement of the new one-shot manga has generated a lot of buzz among fans. Many of us have been discussing it online, sharing our excitement and speculating about what it might be about. Some fans are hoping for a continuation of the original story, while others are expecting something completely new. Regardless of what it turns out to be, I'm sure it will be a hit with fans.