Monster inspired a television anime series in 2004-2005, and 20th Century Boys inspired a live-action trilogy film adaptation in 2008-2009.
The manga is Urasawa’s first new series for the magazine since 21st Century Boys ended 11 years ago.
Manga creator Naoki Urasawa (Yawara!, Master Keaton, 20th Century Boys, Pluto) launched his new Renzoku Manga Shōsetsu Asadora! (Serial Manga Novel Asadora!) manga in the 45th issue of Shogakukan’s Weekly Big Comic Spirits magazine on Saturday.
The series inspired a television anime adaptation in 1998, and an original video anime (OVA) continuation in 2004.