Bug Ego: ONE’s Next Big Hit in Supernatural Comedy Manga

ONE, the creator of One Punch Man, introduces a new supernatural comedy manga, Bug Ego, serialized monthly in Ultra Jump. This promising series, featuring high school students exploring reality's glitches, is gaining attention for its unique blend of horror, comedy, and absurdity, potentially becoming ONE's next major success.
SummaryThe creator of One Punch Man, ONE, has launched a new manga series titled Bug Ego, which could potentially become his most successful work. The supernatural comedy, illustrated by Shitara Kiyoto, follows two high school students exploring anomalies in reality. It debuted with two chapters, initially published in Young Jump and now serialized monthly in Ultra Jump. Despite its simple premise, Bug Ego incorporates elements of horror, comedy, and absurdity, distinguishing itself from ONE’s other works. The series has already attracted significant attention and shows promise of becoming another major success for ONE.

One Punch Man’s Creator Launches New Series: Bug Ego

ONE, the mastermind behind the widely acclaimed series One Punch Man, has embarked on a thrilling new project that might just surpass his previous successes. Recognized for his work on One Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100, ONE is now bringing his latest creation, Bug Ego, into the limelight. With Shueisha onboard, this manga could soon join the ranks of his most celebrated works.

Bug Ego: A Supernatural Comedy Unfolds

As reported by MangaMoguraRE on X, Bug Ego, a supernatural comedy manga penned by ONE and brought to life by illustrator Shitara Kiyoto, is set to make its monthly debut in Ultra Jump. The series initially appeared in Young Jump in April 2023 and recently released its second chapter in January 2024. This intriguing narrative follows two high school students as they delve into and manipulate various anomalies or “bugs” in their reality.

Captivating Audiences with Just Two Chapters

Even with only two chapters released, Bug Ego has already garnered significant attention from fans of ONE’s previous works. The early success has also caught the eye of Shueisha, who sees immense potential in this new series. Though it starts with a simple premise, Bug Ego is anything but ordinary, weaving in elements of horror, comedy, and absurdity within its high school backdrop.

Distinctive and Promising

Bug Ego distinguishes itself from ONE’s other creations, offering a fresh and unpredictable narrative. Its monthly serialization allows the story to maintain high quality without interfering with ONE’s other ongoing projects. This unique approach positions Bug Ego to become another hallmark of ONE’s creative prowess.

Source: MangaMoguraRE/X

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