Exciting New Manga Series Launching in March

The March issue of Akita Shoten's Bessatsu Young Champion magazine has revealed some thrilling news for manga fans. Starting March 4th, a special manga project titled Atlanta 1996 by Masaya Tsunamoto and artist Isao Tanishima will begin serialization in the magazine.

What to Expect

The series will center around Mamoru Yoshinaga, a character from the duo's previous work, Mr. CB, as he reminisces about his experiences during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. A pre-start story was published on October 1st, giving readers a sneak peek into what’s in store.

Key Details:

Release Date: March 4, 2024
Featured Character: Mamoru Yoshinaga
Origin: Continuation of characters from Mr. CB

A Bit of Background

The Atlanta 1996 project first made its appearance in Akita Shoten's Young Champion magazine back in July 2024. Alongside Yoshinaga, readers can expect to see other beloved characters from the Mr. CB universe.

About Mr. CB:

Launched: 2018
First Volume Release: February 2019
Latest Volume: 15th volume published on September 19, 2023

Other Notable Works by Tsunamoto

Additionally, Masaya Tsunamoto has an impressive portfolio, including the Giant Killing manga, which debuted in Kodansha's Weekly Morning in 2007.

Upcoming Release: The 66th volume is set to ship in Japan on March 21.
Anime Adaptation: The series inspired a television anime in 2010, available for streaming on Crunchyroll at that time, although it was removed in November 2012.
English Release: Kodansha USA Publishing started releasing the manga digitally in March 2017; the 46th volume was released on December 10.