Fumio Obata's 'Otona no Susume' Manga Moves to Mecha Comic Platform

Series Overview

Otona no Susume (An Adult's Recommendation), written by Fumio Obata, is a "violence suspense" manga series that began serialization in April 2024. The story follows a father’s intense attempt to rescue his son from the grip of organized crime.

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Recent Updates

In the 13th issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump magazine, it was announced that Otona no Susume will move to the Mecha Comic digital platform starting with its 22nd chapter. This transition marks a new chapter for the manga, which is gaining attention for its gripping plot.

Key Points:

• The manga started in April 2024
• The second compiled volume was released on April 17 by Shueisha
• The series is shifting from print magazine serialization to digital on Mecha Comic

About Fumio Obata

Fumio Obata is known for other successful titles like Shimauma, which debuted in 2010 in Shonengahosha's Young King magazine. Shimauma was adapted into a live-action film in May 2016, starring Kyoko Hinami.

Obata also created a spinoff of Tetsuya Tsutui's Prophecy (Yokokuhan) manga, titled Yokokuhan: The Copycat. This work began in Jump X magazine and later moved to Young Jump before concluding in August 2015. The third and final volume was released by Shueisha that same month.

For More Information

• Read about the initial launch: Shimauma creator Fumio Obata launches new suspense manga
• See live-action adaptation news: Shimauma manga gets live-action film
• Explore series' magazine transitions: Jump X magazine series fates announced

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Source: Grand Jump Issue 13