Yukinobu Hoshino’s Munakata Kyōju Sekai-hen manga is taking a one-month break. Here’s what we know:
A Hiatus for the Professor
Yukinobu Hoshino’s Munakata Kyōju Sekai-hen (Professor Munakata – World Arc), the latest manga in the Munakata Kyōju (Professor Munakata) series, is going on hiatus. The announcement was made in the 11th issue of Shogakukan’s Big Comic magazine.
Return Date
The manga is scheduled to return on July 10 with color pages.
Launch and Publication
Hoshino launched the Munakata Kyōju Sekai-hen manga in Big Comic in February 2023. Shogakukan published the manga’s fifth compiled book volume on January 30, 2025.
About the Series
The Munakata Kyōju series revolves around Professor Munakata, an anthropology professor. He explores connections between cultural myths and legends, often delving into mysteries and historical events. Munakata Kyōju Sekai-hen sees the professor heading to England after receiving an invitation from an English university. He then embarks on digging into the myths and history of the world.
About Yukinobu Hoshino
Yukinobu Hoshino is a respected Japanese manga artist known for his science fiction and historical themes.
Early Life and Career
Born on January 29, 1954, in Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan, Hoshino dropped out of Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music to pursue a manga career in Tokyo. He debuted in 1975 with Kotetsu no Queen.
Awards and Recognition
At 21, Hoshino won the Tezuka Award for Harukanaru Asa. He also received an Excellence Prize at the 2008 Japan Media Arts Festival for Munakata Kyouju Ikouroku.
Style and Influences
Hoshino was influenced by Osamu Tezuka and Jiro Kuwata’s science fiction manga and the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. His style evolved from humoristic to gekiga, creating detailed science fiction stories often inspired by American and European SF novels.
Major Works
Hoshino’s major works include:
- 2001 Nights
- Yamataika
- Munakata Kyouju Denkiko
Legacy
Hoshino’s work has been recognized by the British Museum, with his art displayed from November 5, 2009, to January 3, 2010.
