Chogen Market Heroes: Menko Reverser Kakeru Manga Launches
A new manga adventure, Chogen Market Heroes: Menko Reverser Kakeru, has officially debuted on Shogakukan's web manga site Coro Coro Comic. Launched on March 28, this exciting series is brought to life by writer Makoto Fukami and artist Shūsaku Namikawa. It marks a unique adaptation of the upcoming Chogen Market Heroes board game, designed by Creatures, bringing a fresh narrative to the digital manga space.
Kakeru Ginga's Heroic Journey Begins
The story of Chogen Market Heroes: Menko Reverser Kakeru is set in a world where heroes operate under various companies, battling villains who scheme to ruin the world. Our protagonist is Kakeru Ginga, once Japan's top player of the hobby game "Ultra Menko." While his childhood skill garnered significant attention, ten years later, Kakeru finds himself working a normal job, yearning to become a true hero. His ordinary life takes an inspiring turn when he encounters the genius Dengaru, a meeting that rekindles his old passion and ignites the drive within him to pursue his heroic aspirations. This premise promises a captivating tale of rediscovery, courage, and the pursuit of a dream against a backdrop of corporate heroism.
Connecting to the Board Game World
Adding another layer of excitement, this manga serves as an adaptation of the Chogen Market Heroes board game. Fans of both manga and tabletop gaming can look forward to experiencing this universe in different formats. The board game is slated for release on June 12, offering an interactive way to engage with the world established in the manga. This interconnected release strategy broadens the appeal and potential for the Chogen Market Heroes franchise.
Makoto Fukami: A Prolific Storyteller's Legacy
The involvement of Makoto Fukami as the writer is a significant highlight for Chogen Market Heroes: Menko Reverser Kakeru. Fukami is widely recognized for his profound impact on the anime and manga industries, most notably as the scriptwriter for the acclaimed Psycho-Pass anime. His extensive work in anime includes scripting the 2016 Berserk series, Revisions, the 2019 Blade of the Immortal, and the 2022 Black Rock Shooter: Dawn Fall. More recently, he was the head writer for the celebrated Heavenly Delusion and Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc anime adaptations, and penned the screenplay for the Psycho-Pass Providence film.
Fukami's manga collaborations are equally impressive and diverse. He concluded Deep Insanity: Nirvana with Norimitsu Kaihō and Etorouji Shiono in March 2023, and Kensen Hyōkyoku with Shinjirō in May 2023. Continuing his prolific output, Fukami launched Takuaka! with Takuya Fujima in April 2023 and Police Tribe K-9 with Ryō Yoshigami and Natsuo Sai in March 2024; both are ongoing series.
His partnership with artist Seigo Tokiya has been particularly fruitful. Their Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka manga, which ran from June 2015 to February 2021, inspired a 2019 anime adaptation and is available in English from Seven Seas Entertainment. Fukami and Tokiya continue to collaborate on ongoing projects, including the Succubus & Hitman manga, launched in February 2020 and also published in English by Seven Seas. They further expanded their joint endeavors with the launch of Gakuen Sensuikan-tai: Mermaid Girls in May 2024. Fukami's continuous creative efforts across multiple platforms solidify his reputation as a master storyteller.
Dive into a New Corporate Hero Adventure
With Chogen Market Heroes: Menko Reverser Kakeru, Makoto Fukami and Shūsaku Namikawa deliver a fresh and exciting narrative to the manga world. Combining a unique corporate hero setting, a compelling protagonist driven by a game-master past, and the established talent of its creators, this series promises an engaging experience. As Kakeru Ginga embarks on his path to become a hero, guided by newfound inspiration, fans can look forward to a thrilling new entry in the web manga scene.
