Oh! great, the celebrated manga creator behind Tenjho Tenge and Air Gear, is celebrating his 30th anniversary in manga with a series of brand-new illustrations featured in the issue 24 of Weekly Shonen Magazine, released on May 14.

The highlight of the color feature is a commemorative illustration dedicated to his latest serialized manga, Kaijin Fugeki, which he describes as the culmination of his career. Along with the artwork, he shared a heartfelt comment expressing his artistic philosophy and ongoing dialogue with readers.

"To me, constantly talking with my own heart—asking whether what I’m drawing is truly what I want to draw, and whether it’s what I should be drawing right now—is the essence of communicating with readers who live in the same era. I will continue this dialogue across the pages."

As part of the celebration, Oh! great also drew new illustrations for his previous serialized works:
Air Gear (2002, Weekly Shonen Magazine)
Tenjho Tenge (1997, Ultra Jump)
Bakemonogatari (2018, Weekly Shonen Magazine, original story by Nisio Isin)
Majin DEVIL (2000, Magazine SPECIAL)
Biorg Trinity (2013, Ultra Jump, original story by Otaro Maijo)

These cross-publisher illustrations are featured as part of a limited A4-size clear file giveaway, which includes the new Kaijin Fugeki illustration as well. Full details are available in the May 14 issue of Weekly Shonen Magazine.

Starting mid-May, a series of large-scale anniversary ads will also appear across multiple locations in Tokyo, marking three decades of Oh! great's dynamic art.

Additionally, the Volume 4 of Kaijin Fugeki will be released on May 16, and select stores will distribute a special illustration card featuring a newly drawn image with a replica signature. The detailed illustration captures dynamic movement and reflects Oh! great’s signature artistic depth.

Source : ORICON NEWS