Renowned manga artist Ken Wakui, best known for his work on Tokyo Revengers, is gearing up to launch a new manga series under Shueisha, marking a departure from his previous publications with Kodansha.

The exciting news surfaced through a recent Table of Contents for Weekly Shonen Jump, where fans noticed a mention of an upcoming issue featuring Wakui’s new manga. Following the release of this week’s issue, Shueisha is wasting no time in printing Wakui’s latest creation, titled “Negai no Astro.”

Details regarding the plot and premise of Negai no Astro remain scarce, leaving fans eager to discover Wakui’s newest narrative venture. Anticipation is high as the series is slated to grace the cover of Weekly Shonen Jump upon its debut, signifying Shueisha’s full support for the artist’s upcoming project.

Wakui’s portfolio boasts a diverse array of manga, with Tokyo Revengers standing out as a global sensation from its inception in 2017 until its conclusion in 2022.

Prior to Tokyo Revengers, Wakui contributed to several Kodansha series, including Desert Eagle, Abaddon, and Shinjuku Swan. Now, with his debut at Shueisha, fans are intrigued to see how Wakui’s storytelling will resonate within this new publication platform.

For those unfamiliar with Tokyo Revengers, the manga is readily available for reading on K MANGA, while its anime adaptation can be streamed on Crunchyroll. The series follows Hanagaki Takemichi’s journey as he travels back in time to confront the Tokyo Manji Gang and prevent the tragic death of his girlfriend, Tachibana Hinata, ultimately altering the course of fate.

As Wakui embarks on this exciting new chapter in his career, fans eagerly anticipate the revealing of Negai no Astro and the nice narratives it promises to deliver.