Starting 1st September, all one-shots* published on Shonen JUMP+ (Japanese manga magazine) will be simultaneously released in English on MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA!
*Some works may not be published on MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA depending on the author's wishes or the editorial department's judgment.
This will be the first time in history that a manga magazine (app) will translate and release one-shots simultaneously in Japan and all over the world.
The first one-shot is The Deep Sea of Words by MUGISUKE and will be available to read on both MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA website and app starting 1st September.
『The Deep Sea of Words』
by MUGISUKE
Ever since childhood, Hiroki struggled to express his feelings. Only his beloved dog Karo truly understood him. But one day in high school, Karo passes away...
One-shots are unique, self-contained stories spanning a single chapter. They offer a complete narrative experience in just one sitting. For many creators, these one-shots are the starting point of their careers, with some evolving into famous manga series. In fact, several well-known manga titles began as one-shots, making this collection a must-read for fans and newcomers alike.
The Shonen JUMP+ editorial department has been putting effort into releasing new one-shots. In recent years, they have released more than 200 one-shots each year, and have produced many popular works such as Look Back by Tatsuki Fujimoto.
『Look Back』
by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Fujino is a fourth grader who draws a manga strip for the school newspaper. Her art makes her the star of the class, but one day she's told that Kyomoto, a student who refuses to come to school, would also like to submit a manga for the paper...
*Title available on the “MANGA Plus MAX” deluxe subscription plan.
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For the first 90 days after their release, all readers can enjoy these one-shots for free. After this period, the stories will be available exclusively to MANGA Plus MAX Deluxe Plan subscribers*.
*Exclusions apply.
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As we roll out these one-shots, you can look forward to discovering a variety of captivating stories from talented creators. While there isn't a set schedule for releases, you can expect new one-shots weekly, providing you a fresh and exciting experience every week!
By starting the simultaneous release of not only serialized works but also one-shot works, we hope that overseas readers will be able to enjoy a bigger variety of works just like those in Japan. We will continue to strive to bring forth even more compelling and influential works.
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