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Exciting news for Gantz fans! Hiroya Oku’s iconic manga is getting a fresh new look with a vertical-scrolling full-color edition titled GANTZ: T. This new edition will be available on Shueisha’s Jump TOON service starting July 7. SHINE Partners is responsible for the vibrant coloring of this edition.
About GANTZ Manga
- Original Creator: Hiroya Oku
- Original Serialization: Ran from 2000 to 2013 in Weekly Young Jump
- Volumes: 37
- Adaptations:
- Television anime series
- CG anime film
- Two Japanese live-action films
- Spin-off manga
- Hollywood live-action adaptation in development directed by Julius Avery
GANTZ: T is part of a special edition revamping the original series with updated visuals and formatting suited for vertical scrolling on digital platforms.
What is the story behind Gantz?
Kei Kurono, a high school student distances himself from others, due to his lack of trust in people. One day he witnesses his classmate Masaru Katou bravely leap onto subway tracks to rescue a man. In a turn of events, Kei decides to assist. Tragically both are struck by an approaching train.
Awakening in an apartment with a black orb named “Gantz,” Kei and Katou are informed they must eliminate peculiar creatures while being provided with advanced suits and weaponry. The mission proves more perilous than anticipated. Kei manages to survive and earns points from Gantz as a reward.
Despite being able to resume his routine Kei remains on call for life-threatening assignments, at Gantz’s discretion. Unlike Katou who dreads the prospect of returning, Kei finds solace in these battles. Develops strong bonds with his comrades as they confront escalating dangers that impact their everyday lives.
New Releases on Jump TOON
- Haikyu!!: Vertical version of the popular manga by Haruichi Furudate
- Rental Doryoku (Rental Effort): New manga by Ghost Mikawa
- Shinuhodo Tsuyoku Nare (Get Strong to Death): By Shippo Senoo, art by Monkey from Fanfan Comics, releasing July 5
- Keiyaku Konyaku desu ga, Dลyara Aisareteiru yล desu (It Was a Contractual Marriage But Somehow We’re Seemingly in Love): By Izumi Sawano and NCOMIC, releasing July 3
Source: Shonen Jump issue 30, 2024, Jump TOON
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