On the 21st of February, 2024, Masaoki Shindo, the creator of the popular manga series RuriDragon, shared the exciting news that his work would resume after a break.
The series will initially make a comeback in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, releasing five issues.
However, after this initial run, RuriDragon will transition to a digital platform, Shonen Jump+, where it will continue its storytelling with chapters published on a biweekly schedule.
RuriDragon, penned and illustrated by Masaoki Shindo, follows the adventures of Ruri Aoki, a young girl who unexpectedly discovers that she possesses dragon-like features, specifically horns that have sprouted on her head.
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『ルリドラゴン』は週刊少年ジャンプ14号より5話分を掲載し、その後4月22日よりデジタル版週刊少年ジャンプおよび少年ジャンプ＋で隔号掲載いたします。
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Upon seeking answers from her mother, Ruri learns the astonishing truth that she is a half-dragon.
Despite this life-altering revelation, Ruri strives to maintain a sense of normalcy in her everyday life, although her newfound identity presents unique challenges that are not easily overcome.
RuriDragon Manga Returns, Exciting Announcement from Creator Masaoki Shindo
On Wednesday, the 21st of February, 2024, the creator of the popular manga series RuriDragon, Masaoki Shindo, shared an exciting announcement.
After a prolonged hiatus, the beloved manga is set to make its highly anticipated return.
The journey of RuriDragon began with a one-shot release in Shueisha’s Jump Giga magazine, gaining attention and paving the way for its serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in June 2022.
Unfortunately, due to health challenges faced by the manga creator, the series had to be put on an indefinite hiatus in August 2022, after just six chapters were released.
However, as announced by Masaoki Shindo, RuriDragon will resume its serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine on March 4, 2024.
The manga will release five consecutive chapters, allowing fans to reconnect with the story.
Following this initial run, the series will transition to Shueisha’s digital platform, Shonen Jump+, where it will continue its storytelling in a biweekly format, starting on April 22, 2024.
This means that chapters 7 to 11 of RuriDragon will be published in the magazine, while from chapter 12 onwards, the manga will be available in a digital format.
Fans can look forward to the continuation of Ruri Aoki’s adventures, as the series finds its way back into the hearts and minds of readers.
How Fans Are Reacted To RuriDragon’s Comeback
The announcement of RuriDragon’s return from its extended hiatus was met with great enthusiasm from fans who had been eagerly awaiting the series’ continuation.
After a considerable wait of over 15 months, supporters of the manga were thrilled to learn that they would soon be able to reunite with the beloved protagonist, Ruri Aoki, and follow her captivating adventures once more.
In the midst of the excitement, some fans expressed heartfelt wishes for the author’s well-being, hoping that he would not push himself too hard in the process of reviving the series.
Their concern stemmed from a genuine desire to see the creator prioritize his health, as the previous hiatus was necessitated by challenges he had faced in that regard.
As the news of the manga’s format switch spread among the community, fans shared a range of reactions.
Many were relieved to know that RuriDragon had avoided potential cancellation, a concern that had arisen due to the prolonged break.
The assurance of the series’ continuation, coupled with Shueisha’s plans for its future, generated a wave of excitement and anticipation.
While some supporters were delighted by the schedule that had been devised to accommodate the manga creator’s needs, others expressed a preference for the series to remain in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine rather than transitioning to the digital platform, Shonen Jump+.
Nevertheless, the overarching sentiment was one of joy and gratitude for the opportunity to witness the captivating story of Ruri Aoki unfold once again.
More About RuriDragon
Imagine waking up one morning to find that overnight, your physical appearance has undergone an astonishing transformation.
This is precisely what happened to Ruri Aoki, the protagonist of the captivating manga series, “RuriDragon.” One seemingly ordinary day, Ruri noticed a peculiar development – horns had begun to protrude from her head.
Naturally, this discovery left Ruri puzzled and concerned.
Seeking answers, she turned to her mother, who then revealed a shocking truth – Ruri was not entirely human.
In fact, she was a half-dragon, a revelation that must have been both awe-inspiring and overwhelming for the young girl.
Despite this life-altering disclosure about her true nature, Ruri resolved to carry on with her everyday life as best she could.
She made a valiant effort to maintain a sense of normalcy, attempting to navigate the everyday challenges and routines that most teenagers face.
However, as one might expect, this was no easy feat given the profound implications of her newfound identity.
Ruri’s determination to press on with her ordinary existence in the face of such an extraordinary revelation speaks to her resilience and strength of character.
