Summary of Upcoming Manga
- A new manga series by Masahiro Anbe, the creator of Squid Girl, is set to be serialized in Young Magazine starting February 3, 2025.
- The manga, titled Akuma de Fukei, plays on words that can mean either “disrespecting the devil”or “protecting the devil.”
- This romantic comedy unfolds in a rural police station featuring a clumsy demon policewoman and her bemused coworker.
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Recently, Rakuten announced the upcoming release of the first volume of a new series by Masahiro Anbe, renowned for the Squid Girl (Ikamusume) franchise. Initially, there was speculation that this manga would be launched directly in the tankobon format without prior magazine serialization.
However, it has now been confirmed that the series will indeed be serialized in Young Magazine. The first volume is expected to be released on June 6, 2025, following a serialization that starts earlier.
Kodansha announced that Akuma de Fukei will begin serialization in Young Magazine, marking its debut on February 3, 2025.
Details About Akuma de Fukei
Akuma de Fukei offers a compelling blend of humor and fantasy, revolving around a clumsy demon named Eclair who has taken up residence in a rural police box. In her quest to find an evil human to serve her, she frequently clashes with her pragmatic coworker, Daichi Kuwahara, who prefers to send her back to her demon realm. Their amusing interactions, combined with Eclair’s quirky antics, promise to deliver entertaining escapades.
Masahiro Anbe’s Notable Works
Masahiro Anbe is best known for the iconic Squid Girl, which follows the story of a sea creature determined to avenge her fellow marine beings against humanity’s pollution. After inadvertently damaging a beachside restaurant, she finds herself employed there as compensation by the owners, the Aizawa siblings.
Following the success of Squid Girl, Anbe worked on Atsumare! Fushigi Kenkyuu-bu, which has yet to receive an official English translation.
The anime adaptation of Squid Girl is distributed by Sentai Filmworks in the US; however, the original manga has not been published in English.
For more information, check the sources: MangaMogura, ANN.
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