Dandadan and Kagurabachi have been surpassed by Negai no Astro (Astro Royale) by Ken Wakui, creator of Tokyo Revengers. Since the broadcasting of its first episode, it has swept the numbers with positive reviews, demonstrating its excellence by surpassing within the ranking such incredible series as the aforementioned, even surpassing Oshi no Ko and Kaiju N. 8 in the ranking according to language. Despite what had been predisposed by the fear of ending up like his previous work, this time the future does not look so uncertain.
Dandadan, Kagurabachi and Sakamoto Days have been surpassed by Negai no Astro in the Manga Plus Ranking.
In the recent update of SHUEISHA‘s Manga plus application, sister of Shoenn Jumpthat presents us the best series every day, Negai no Astroihas climbed up the ranks quickly after only having one chapter. With this one it has surpassed such outstanding manga as Oshi no Ko, Kagurabachi, Kaiju N. 8, Dandadan, Sakamoto Days. Could it be that this work will finally right the wrongs of its predecessor, it is no wonder that many fans of the mangaka wish this title would not fall into the abyss like Tokyo Revengers did.
Fans of the series have posted their opinion inside the Twitter/X social network: “With only one chapter!!!, let’s hope that it will reach more before the release of its second one”, “This means that the series will be a success”, “We have made it, we have surpassed Kagurabachi”, “can you imagine the same thing happening as that time Tokyo Revengers surpassed Jujutsu Kaisen in the ranking?”. They agree that, at the rate the series is offering, it could become one of the best hits, a direct rival to their previous work?
Many will think that it is something momentary because of the hype of its first chapter, hope remains, since this work has slipped into the Manga Plus ranking lists, surpassing and equaling greats of the platform such as Dandadan itself. Many of these came in the same way, so it is not surprising that the series maintains this pace of growth. Since its premiere, where on its first day it received over 100 thousand views, it has decided the fate of Negai no Astro. These first moments and the review of this chapter can be found in this article on our website.
Its great amount of acceptance and views must be originated by the fact that, being the creator of the worldwide known, but not so well remembered for its ending, Tokyo Revengers. Not only this, but the series has very striking designs, a plot that hooks as soon as the first episode is aired and also, the most important thing: the criminals! Something that Ken himself has confessed to love since his first work.
What makes the plot so interesting is the fusion of Japanese criminals, superpowers and post-apocalypse. Being the story guided by our protagonist, Hibaru Yotsurugi and his brother Terasu. Who have been summoned to attend the funeral of his father Kongo, the leader of the most powerful clan of Yakuzas: the Yotsurugi clan. At the funeral, the new heir is introduced, Terasu, in the words of Hibaru who was the last to hear his father. The truth is different, but Hibaru himself confesses that, being the only biological son of the Yotsurugi family, he does not wish to inherit it because of his goal: “To be the strongest”.
After leaving this meeting where the atmosphere became one of denial of this successor, Hibaru and Terasu attend the hot springs to enjoy a moment of relaxation. Meteors fly over the sky like shooting stars, it is said that if you wish for something it will come true, so Hibaru takes the most precious object for him and closes his eyes. The meteors come too close, Hibaru notices this when he opens his eyes, but it’s too late, from one moment to the next, the world he knows turns into chaos.
Meteorites grant mutations translated into supernatural powers to humans, Hibaru is no exception, his right arm being the result of this. Now, together with his brother Terasu, they must get to know this new world in ruins, save people and fight in a dispute for the leadership of the great Yotsurugi clan. What awaits them in this world of ups and downs? A manga that rises like an Astro in the new proposals of the decade.
