JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure creator Hirohiko Araki recommends the new manga “SMOTHER ME”, the debut work of Hiroshi Shimomoto. Araki’s comment is displayed on the obi strip of Volume 1, which released today in Japan on December 4, 2024.
About “SMOTHER ME”
In the oppressive city of Detroit, Akio is sold by his dad and becomes an assassin known as Snake. Day after day, he simply follows orders. But suddenly, he meets a blind girl and finds new meaning in life…!
Hirohiko Araki’s Comment
A debut work symbolizes the essence of its manga artist.
A manga artist who portrays ‘shadows’ has arrived!
From their art style to the inner world of the protagonist.
A story about a young assassin, depicted with overwhelming flair.
デビュー作がその漫画家の本質を象徴していく。
「影」を描く漫画家!登場!
その画風も。主人公の心の風景も。圧倒的なセンスで描かれる殺し屋の少年を巡る物語。
SMOTHER ME is serialized in Shonen Jump+. It began on October 3, 2024 in Japan. It is simulreleased in English on MANGA Plus, with a new chapter releasing today. All of the chapters are currently free on the site.
Araki’s previous recommendations were Fist of the North Star: New Edition in September 2023 and Sho-chan’s Adventure -The Complete- in November 2023.
