This Hit Shonen Jump Series Will End Its Run This Month

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Naoki Fujita, the victor of MILLION TAG and the artist behind the widely-read Shonen Jump+ manga Beat & Motion, made an announcement on the last page of Chapter 47: the series will conclude with Chapter 48, which is set to be published on January 25, 2025. Currently, the anime adaptation of this series is being developed and has been acquired by Netflix, while five compiled volumes are also available.

Starting from the fact that Natsuki Fujita won the mentioned reality show, it’s truly remarkable to witness how far the series has come – all the more so when thinking back to Shueisha’s initial promise for the winner, which was just one compiled volume being published, ensuring the new mangaka only four chapters at the start of Beat & Motion.

The captivating graphic novel titled “Beat & Motion” introduces us to Tatsuhiko, a young man who once harbored dreams of becoming an animator. In his youth, he was driven away from these aspirations due to bullying. Instead, he found solace in music and formed a band. Unfortunately, the band disbanded, leaving Tatsuhiko isolated and cynical towards others’ dreams. One night, after berating his friends for holding onto their ambitions and receiving a stern rebuke from a drunk woman, Tatsuhiko experiences an unexpected surge of inspiration to return to animation. To his surprise, he is then contacted by an artist he admires greatly, and the two embark on a shared journey to fulfill their creative passions.

Beat & Motion Is a Manga About Passion, and the Success Of Natsuki Fujita Proves It’s Message

In the wake of some popular series wrapping up in Shueisha’s Shonen Jump and Shonen Jump+, they’ve been on the lookout for fresh talent. One platform recently employed to unearth these newcomers is a reality show titled MILLION TAG. This series is billed as a “battle audition documentary” that chronicles the hunt for the next big comic artist. When it initially aired, it showcased six aspiring artists competing against each other in an attempt to secure a grand prize of 5 million Japanese yen, the chance to have their work published in Shonen Jump+, a physical book compilation of their work, and even an anime adaptation from Netflix.

Natsuki Fujita, who designed “Beat & Motion“, emerged victorious in the competition and has leveraged this achievement to produce a piece that genuinely resonates with creators who face challenges in maintaining motivation while honing their innate abilities and skills. Although it’s unfortunate that the series is concluding, its journey was remarkable, and it effectively achieved its narrative objectives. Moreover, an anime adaptation of “Beat & Motion” is forthcoming – implying that fans of both anime and manga can anticipate more of this captivating work in the future.

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2025-01-11 06:10