Overview
- Boichi’s upcoming manga, The Marshal King, is set in the Wild West and will launch on the Shonen Jump+ app on February 7, 2025.
- The narrative revolves around a boy who murders his outlaw father and embarks on a journey across the desert with the corpse.
- Following the acclaim of Dr. Stone, Boichi aims to craft the next big hit for Shonen Jump.
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Boichi, a renowned South Korean artist, first gained recognition in the manga industry with Ultimate Space Emperor Caesar. His career now features several critically acclaimed series, most notably as the illustrator for Dr. Stone.
Release Date for Boichi’s New Manga
The Marshal King centers on a young boy who believes he is the son of a notorious outlaw. In an act of desperation, he kills his father and traverses the desert, carrying the body with him. More details about the storyline will be unveiled with the manga’s initial chapter.
Fans of Boichi’s extensive portfolio can look forward to an engaging experience, as he will be responsible for both the writing and illustrations in this new series. This project marks an exciting new chapter in his artistic journey.
Boichi (Dr. Stone, Sun-Ken Rock, Origin) will start a new Wild West Manga Series titled “The Marshal King”on Jump Plus Web starting Feb 7! Wild West Drama about a boy who claims to be the son of a vicious outlaw. He killed his father and crossed the desert with his corpse.pic.twitter.com/9Mx8fjUWlG — Manga Mogura RE (Anime & Manga News) (@MangaMoguraRE) January 30, 2025
Boichi is poised to leverage his talents for creating another major Shonen Jump success. With the recent conclusions of popular series like Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia, which both surpassed 100 million copies sold, there is significant anticipation for his new venture. Shueisha is likely optimistic that The Marshal King will fill the gap left by these blockbuster series.
Popular Works by Boichi
Boichi’s portfolio includes a variety of highly acclaimed works such as:
- Sun-Ken Rock
- Trigun: The Lost Plant
- Present
- Hotel
Among his creations, Sun-Ken Rock stands out as the most notable. It was serialized in Shonen Gahosha’s Young King magazine starting in April 2006 and ran successfully until February 2016.
However, Boichi’s crowning achievement is undeniably Dr. Stone. Collaborating with writer Riichiro Inagaki, Boichi illustrated this captivating series that debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2017. Captivating fans globally, Dr. Stone concluded in March 2022 with a total of 232 chapters, accumulating over 18 million in sales, firmly establishing its legacy among the top manga titles of the past two decades.
The Marshal King is slated for release on February 7, 2025, and has generated significant buzz among the manga community.
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