Acclaimed manga artist Hiroyuki Nishimori and artist Mifumi Inaba are set to launch a new manga series titled Itsuka Uchū Kara (One Day from Space) in Shogakukan’s Monthly Shonen Sunday magazine on December 12. The series will debut with a color opening page and is a revival of Nishimori’s earlier work, Itsuka Sora Kara (One Day from the Sky), which had an irregular serialization beginning in 2010.
The Return of Itsuka Sora Kara as Itsuka Uchū Kara
The upcoming manga, Itsuka Uchū Kara, reimagines Nishimori’s 2010 series, Itsuka Sora Kara, which was published in Monthly Shonen Sunday but was ultimately discontinued after two chapters. This new iteration sees Nishimori credited for the story, while Mifumi Inaba takes on the art. The revival with a new artist suggests a fresh take on the original concept, offering both long-time fans and new readers an opportunity to engage with Nishimori’s storytelling in a new visual style.
Plot Details of Itsuka Uchū Kara
The story of Itsuka Uchū Kara centers on Yūki Nakagawa, a high school boy who enjoys considerable popularity. His seemingly normal life takes an unexpected turn on his 17th birthday when his father reveals that Yūki is, in fact, an alien. Initially disbelieving, Yūki soon awakens to a mysterious new power, setting the stage for a narrative blending everyday high school life with supernatural elements and potential sci-fi themes.
The Creative Duo Behind the Manga
Hiroyuki Nishimori: A Master of Shonen Comedy and Action
Hiroyuki Nishimori is a renowned Japanese manga artist with a career spanning decades, celebrated for his distinctive blend of comedy, action, and engaging character dynamics. Born on November 23, 1963, in Tokyo, Japan, Nishimori is most recognized for his works Kyō Kara Ore Wa!! (1988–1997) and Cheeky Angel (1999–2003). Cheeky Angel notably won the 46th Shogakukan Manga Award in the shonen category in 2001.
His extensive bibliography includes other serialized manga such as Amaku Kiken na Nampa Deka, Spin Out, Dōshirō de Gozaru, Ocha Nigosu, and Kōtetsu no Hanappashira. Many of his works have been adapted into anime and live-action productions, with Kyō Kara Ore Wa!! inspiring an original video anime in 1992 and a live-action television series in 2018, which later received a film adaptation and a spinoff. Nishimori’s storytelling often features delinquents, comedic misunderstandings, and strong, memorable characters, making him a beloved figure in the manga industry.
Mifumi Inaba: Bringing Visuals to Beloved Spinoffs
Mifumi Inaba is an artist known for their work on popular manga spinoffs. Inaba is most recognized as the artist for Karakai Jōzu no (Moto) Takagi-san (Teasing Master (Formerly Known as) Takagi-san), a spinoff of Sōichirō Yamamoto’s widely popular Teasing Master Takagi-san manga. This series, which focused on Takagi and Nishikata as married adults with a daughter named Chi, ran from July 2017 to July 2024. Inaba also launched Karakai Jōzu(?) no Nishikata-san (Teasing Master(?) Nishikata-san) in Shogakukan’s Monthly Shōnen Sunday magazine, centering on Chi’s middle school teasing experiences. Inaba’s involvement in Itsuka Uchū Kara marks another collaboration on a series based on another creator’s original concept, showcasing their ability to adapt and visually interpret established narratives.
Publication Details
Itsuka Uchū Kara will begin its serialization in the January 2026 issue of Shogakukan’s Monthly Shonen Sunday magazine, which ships on December 12. The announcement was made in the December issue of the same magazine.
