Author ONE’s story is one of the most unique in the history of Japanese comics. Thanks to his flamboyant and witty ideas, the mangaka managed to gain worldwide popularity, first with One-Punch Man, first independently, and then with Mob Psycho 100, and now he returns with the series. Versus.

Come on 26 November 2022 in the pages of Weekly Shonen Sirius, the magazine published by Kodansha, the new work written by ONE and designed by Azuma Kyoutarou was presented as a simple fighting manga but characterized by many supporting characters that will appear as the story progresses. This is because, as the title suggests, Versus will say it Clashes between 47 heroes and 47 demons in the great tournament organized by the demon lord.

The series’ official social page has previewed some of the heroes we’ll soon see in the manga. That Boy in the foreground, with a simple but recognizable face, wielding a sword and wearing armor, will likely be the protagonist. Behind him we see four other warriors, including those wielding a sword or those wearing padded gloves very similar to Caestus. all with a distinct character design. Surprisingly, and giving an idea of ​​the whimsical nature of ONE’s works, a sort of pig-nosed fairy is present over the protagonist’s left shoulder. Let us know what you think of this first look at Versus in the comments.


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