Ken Wakui, the author of Tokyo Revengers and Astro Royale manga, has been a hot topic among fans since the release of his latest work. He gained widespread recognition when Tokyo Revengers was adapted into an anime, and the first season was met with great success. However, as the story progressed, the series’ popularity and people’s perception of it began to decline.
The manga author appears to have a fresh chance to showcase his talents with his newest manga series, Astro Royale. While his previous manga was released by Kodansha, his latest work is now being published in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump.
Interestingly, during a recent interview with HYDE, Ken Wakui shared his past experience with Shueisha, which was found to be quite amusing by the fanbase.
Tokyo Revengers’ Manga Author Shares Snubbing Experience by Weekly Shonen Jump Before Astro Royale, According to HYDE Interview
Before creating his acclaimed magnum opus, Ken Wakui had been actively involved in multiple projects and had even submitted them to Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump. However, his submissions were rejected due to the publication’s dissatisfaction with his art style. They also advised him to choose a subject and setting that aligned with his career.
During his interview with HYDE, Ken Wakui disclosed this information and went on to elaborate in great detail about his early life.
During that time, Ken Wakui was employed in the nightlife sector as a scout. This role involved him being a young man who sought out and recruited women to work in the adult industry.
Despite not being well-known, Shinjuku Swan was the manga series that kickstarted his career, as he took Shueisha’s suggestion to draw something he could connect with and improve his artistic style.
Kodansha, a well-known manga publication company, recognized his work and made the decision to release it. This brought Ken Wakui into the spotlight and garnered attention from members of the animanga community. Interestingly, with the publication of Astro Royale by Shueisha, the same company that had previously rejected Wakui for his art style, it seems as though he has come full circle.
While this may seem ironic, considering the vast difference in the quality of art style between Shinjuku Swan and his most recent work, it is a notable observation.
Despite having contrasting art styles, Shinjuku Swan stood out due to its superior rendering techniques. On the other hand, Astro Royale bears a striking resemblance to the Tokyo Revengers series and may not be the most visually appealing shonen manga at present.
Despite the immense popularity of Kagurabachi, Wakui’s latest manga series has surpassed it in rankings.
Despite the fact that Ken Wakui’s previous works had a more appealing art style, it is intriguing to see that his current series, Tokyo Revengers, is being published by Shueisha. This is surprising considering that the publication had rejected his older works, which were deemed to have inferior art styles compared to his current work.
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