MAD is a unique manga that presents a science fiction and survival thriller, set in a world that has been invaded by an alien race that wreaks havoc on all of humanity, which is currently available in Manga Plus. The story stars Jhon and his sister, who along with a group of survivors cling to the slim hope of a signal that will lead them to find more humans and with it a safe place to spend their days away from the catastrophe.
MAD the novelty of Manga Plus that surprised fans
On Monday, June 10, 2024 Manga Plus announced through its official Twitter/X account that a new manga was added to its catalog available in several countries, called “MAD”, which surprised many due to its theme. Also, the work for the moment only has English translation, which if you want to access the manga will only have to change the language of the content of the platform to English, which can be found in the settings menu.
MAD presents us with a world that has been subdued by an alien invasion, which overnight destroys the order of society as we know it to give way to chaos, with people falling prey to their alien hunters. The plot invites us to follow the journey of John and his sister, who have just joined a group of survivors who receive a strange signal.
And its particular style, as well as some of the moments seen, was enough for fans to compare this new work with other greats of the industry such as Chainsaw Man or Jujutsu Kaisen, something that can be seen in different comments from fans: “His artistic style is like a mix of Gege and Fujimoto”, “It reminded me a lot of Jujutsu Kaisen, I’m excited”, “Oh great, it’s the xenomorph”, so now it will remain to see what it will bring with the new chapters to continue comparing it or if it will take its own path.
The author responsible for the manga is Ryo Suzuri, who is in charge of both narrating the story and the illustration that we see throughout the first chapter. In addition, he has previously worked on several titles in which he also took the role of illustrator and scriptwriter. Being the one shots “King” and “Yamagata no Hatsukoi“, which are under his own authorship.
According to the platform where the manga is being published, it informs us that the simultaneous publication will be on a weekly basis, with the arrival of its next chapter dated for June 24. In addition, at the time this article is being written, the same page specifies that all chapters will be totally free for the enjoyment of all readers interested in the work.
The first chapter with which MAD begins offers a dazzling introduction that is told in 125 pages full of genius in every detail. As for the staff in charge of the translation, we find: Luis Castillo as responsible for the translation, Natasha Down in charge of the typography that we see throughout the work and Chris N. as the delegated editor.
The mysterious signal leads them to travel through inhospitable landscapes represented through various general shots that invite us to immerse ourselves in the ravaged world in which they try to survive in order to find some sign of human life or some shelter to shelter them from the new kings of the new food chain.
A journey that within the desperation the characters manage to show some companionship through conversations that can say something more than a simple protocol talk in order to alleviate some of the grief that afflicts them. Reminding them at all times of the aggressiveness of their new habitat, but despite full they continue despite the fact that probably the hope deposited in an errant signal may be a trap.
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