For avid manga enthusiasts, the name Ryuhei Tamura is likely to ring a bell. Renowned for his notable creation, the often underrated series Beelzebub, Tamura has also produced subsequent works like Hungry Marie and Hard-Boiled Cop and Dolphin. While these later titles may not have achieved the same level of acclaim, they continue to showcase Tamura’s distinctive storytelling and artistic style, providing readers with engaging entertainment.
The Growing Praise for Ryuhei Tamura’s Cosmos
What Sets Cosmos Apart as Exceptional Manga
Cosmos follows Kaede Mizumori, who becomes embroiled in an incident involving a friend revealed to be an alien. This twist leads him to join the alien insurance agency COSMOS, where his unique ability to detect lies becomes invaluable in his role as an insurance investigator. The series beautifully merges compelling artwork, dynamic action, and humor — elements that sparked excitement in Tamura’s previous hits like Beelzebub.
Renowned mangaka have been vocal in their admiration for Tamura’s latest offering. Creators behind iconic series such as Tite Kubo from Bleach, Kazuhiro Fujita from Ushio and Tora, Hiromu Arakawa from Fullmetal Alchemist, and Rumiko Takahashi from Ranma ½ have all endorsed Cosmos, highlighting its enjoyable narrative. Their endorsements, included with promotional copies of the first five published volumes, contribute to a mounting sense of excitement and credibility surrounding the series.
Can Cosmos Emerge as the Next Major Success?
The overwhelming goodwill for Cosmos naturally raises the question: will it achieve blockbuster status? Currently, the series boasts over 400, 000 copies in circulation in Japan. With its official English release on the horizon, Tamura’s masterful storytelling and compelling artwork, paired with the positive attention it has garnered, position Cosmos as a contender for major success in the forthcoming years.
For Tamura, who has not experienced a significant hit since the conclusion of Beelzebub a decade ago, the success of Cosmos could mark an important comeback in the competitive manga landscape.
Sources: Comic Natalie, Comic Natalie, Comic Natalie, Comic Natalie, @MangaMoguraRE on X.
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