Viz Media’s Shonen Jump and Shueisha’s MANGA Plus app have officially added Yohira Tokiwa’s latest manga, Kurumizawa’s Folly (also known as Kurumizawa Yoshihiko no Gukō), to their English digital libraries. The new series became available to readers on Friday, September 5, marking its debut for international audiences shortly after its initial launch on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ platform on Saturday.
The Story Behind Kurumizawa’s Folly
Set in the year 1971, Kurumizawa’s Folly introduces readers to Kurumizawa, a manga artist who once enjoyed popularity but is now struggling through a significant creative slump. Facing constant rejections for his new submissions, the pressure mounts on the beleaguered artist.
The narrative takes a dark turn when Kurumizawa encounters a young, talented artist named Hata. Upon witnessing Hata’s impressive work, Kurumizawa conceives a “dark plan,” hinting at a story exploring themes of artistic appropriation and moral compromise. Manga Plus’s description suggests a compelling and intricate plot, drawing comparisons to concepts seen in other manga that deal with artists using others’ work, but with a deeper, more personal motivation for Kurumizawa.
Author Yohira Tokiwa’s Background
Kurumizawa’s Folly is the latest work from Yohira Tokiwa, who previously penned the manga Buddy and Daddy under the pen name Tendai Yano. This new series is being serialized in Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+.
Where to Read the New Manga
Fans eager to delve into Kurumizawa’s desperate artistic journey can access the manga through Viz Media’s Shonen Jump digital platform and Shueisha’s MANGA Plus app. Both services provide official English translations, allowing readers to keep up with new chapters as they are released. Viz Media’s Shonen Jump offers the first chapter for free, with subsequent chapters typically available to subscribers. MANGA Plus also provides free access to the first and latest chapters, supporting simultaneous releases with Japan.
