Kodoani.com – Last Friday, Web Action – the publisher's manga website Futabasha – published the final chapter of the manga Seishōnen Ashibe by two authors Hiromi Morishita and Shohei compose. This manga is a sequel to the manga Shōnen Ashibe by Morishita, about the life of Ashibe and Sugao when they become first-year high school students. In the original series, both characters were only in the second grade of elementary school, bringing a new and more mature perspective in this sequel.
Seishōnen Ashibe's Publishing History and Success
Seishōnen Ashibe debuted in the magazine Monthly Action belong to Futabasha in 2017. After Monthly Action Ceasing publication last February, the series was moved to the website Web Action to continue serving fans. Special, ninth collection of comicsalso the final volume, will be released in Japan on February 27.
The Story and Impact of the Original Shōnen Ashibe Manga
Morishita's Shōnen Ashibe manga series, published on Weekly Young Jump belong to Shueisha from 1988 to 1994, revolving around the humorous life of a baby spotted seal Goma-chan and the student Ashibe Ashiya. The series has touched the hearts of many Japanese readers, becoming a symbol of humorous and light manga. Later, Shōnen Ashibe also inspired a sequel titled ComaGomapublished in Weekly Young Jump from 2000 to 2004.
Anime Adaptations of Shōnen Ashibe and Seishōnen Ashibe
The success of Shōnen Ashibe has helped this manga have many popular anime adaptations:
First television anime premiered in 1991, with the following season in 1992-1993, bringing to life the story of Goma-chan and Ashibe. In 2016, a new anime series named Shōnen Ashibe GO! GO! Goma-chan was launched, with second season continued airing in 2017. This new anime inspired another manga adaptation by Hiromi Morishita and Junko Ogino perform.
With the final chapter of Seishōnen Ashibe, fans can look forward to the emotional conclusion of the story of Ashibe and Sugao as they enter adulthood. Don't forget to read the last episode today February 27 to own this entire manga. The story of the seagull Goma-chan and Ashibe Ashiya will certainly forever be a cherished memory for fans of the series.
