The new series "Stories of Kids from Those Families" by renowned youth manga artist Takako Shimura started as the lead color feature in the 26th issue of "Weekly Big Comic Spirits," released on the 27th. The series is a collective narrative depicting the lives of three childhood friends, who grew up in families practicing the same religion, as they navigate work, marriage, and independence.

Starting in Issue 27 (Released June 3)

'Alice, To the Universe (Wherever It Is)' (by Mikiko Ureno)
Mikiko Ureno, known for "Even I Can Draw Roses," "MAMA," and "Reportage," tells the epic tale of a girl aiming to become an astronaut! Alice, who struggles with communication and has no friends, dreams of becoming the first Japanese female astronaut commander. Will she succeed?

Starting in Issue 28 (Released June 10)

'Goodbye Diamond' (by Miyako Hiruzuka)
Three women in their thirties, who once passionately played softball together in high school, reunite under one roof. They decide to start a detective agency! This life-turnaround story unfolds in the downtown area of Asakusa, Tokyo.

Starting in Issue 29 (Released June 17)

'Delicious Afternoon Medicinal Cuisine Diary' (by Gogo, supervised by Chinese medicine practitioner Daisuke Sakurai)
The next work by Gogo, known for "Baking Cakes on Sleepless Nights," is a heartwarming gourmet essay! Delicious recipes incorporating the power of medicinal cuisine and Chinese medicine not only help improve physical ailments but also soothe the soul.

Starting in Issue 30 (Released June 24)

'Gokuri' (by Takeru Maehara)
The forbidden erotic love story that was a big hit in "Monthly Spirits" returns with even more power! This time, the themes are "sexlessness" and "infidelity"!

Source : ORICON NEWS