Touge Oni's Kenji Tsurubuchi Debuts Dark Fantasy Manga 'Meaheim'—A Must-Read Novel Adventure
Dive into an epic tale of a scholar’s daring descent into the underworld to rescue his brother—unveiled May 22. Discover the adventure!
Scholar's Descent: New "Meaheim" Manga Series Debuts
May 22nd marked the launch of a dark fantasy manga that follows a scholar's perilous journey into the underworld.
"Meaheim" Prologue and First Chapters Now Available
Kodansha's Morning two web magazine has released the prologue and first two chapters of "Meaheim," a new series created by writer Kenji Tsurubuchi and artist Konata.
Story Overview
Meaheim tells the tale of Ren, a scholar who bravely enters the underworld—a world without gods—to save his ailing younger brother. Navigating a bizarre realm where:
- Gold flows like water
- Rotten fruit reforms on the tree
Ren partners with a guide named Tobias as he searches for a life-saving panacea.
About the Author: Kenji Tsurubuchi
Kenji Tsurubuchi previously launched the original manga series meth-e-meth in Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara Forward magazine back in 2011. Notably:
- Kadokawa published a complete edition of meth-e-meth in April 2023.
- Yen Press released the English version with the compiled volume shipping on March 11.
Tsurubuchi is also behind Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times. Yen Press publishes this series in English as well, with the sixth volume set for release on July 15.
Source: Morning two, May 22 issue
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