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well-nigh two twelvemonth after being put on an indefinite hiatus , Shōnen Jump ’s breakout mangaRuriDragonis back . And while its absence may have induce all but its most dedicated fans to lose promise for its return , those who have stay on faithful will be happy to screw it ’s as slyly intriguing as ever .
After debuting in June 2022 with little fanfare , manga author Masaoki ’s Shindo ' sRuriDragonunexpectedly occupy the manga world by storm . Less than a month after the expiration of its first chapter , it was already one ofShōnen Jump ’s most democratic title , challenging some of the manga anthology ’s large titles -includingJujutsu KaisenandDragon Ball Super- for the heart and creative thinker of fans across the globe .
Then , almost as suddenly as it burst onto the scene , it was run low . As a solvent of some medical exit Masaoki had to deal with , Shōnen Jumpput the serial on extended hiatusafter just six chapter . Even on respite , the popularity of teenagerRuri Aoki ’s story of come to traveling bag with the fact that she ’s part dragonnever waned . Indeed , its first , and only , bound Tankobon loudness , sold nearly 80,000 copies in the first week of its loss . Then after a few rumors of its comeback in 2023 , it madea low - key return toShōnen Jumpon March 2 , 2004 .
While more established manga were the drive force behind the diligence ’s growth , this year saw the debut of several gem with all - star potential difference .
IsRuriDragonStill Living Up To Its Hype?
The prolonged absence may have damaged the series' chances of success
Naturally , due to circumstances beyond the Lord ’s control condition , the fact that it function on hiatus after garner so much congratulations and eclat in such a light and acute clock time has only served to fire even more intense hype . Unlike its debut , with its six previous chapter having been pour over and debated ad infinitum in some rooter circle during the break , RuriDragonwill no longer storm anyone . In fact , the serial now faces acute scrutiny .
After five unexampled chapters onWeekly Shonen Jump , RuriDragonwill release biweekly onShonen Jump+ , in consideration of the author ’s health .
as luck would have it , not much has shift in Ruri ’s worldsince the last clip fans saw her . It ’s still packed with all the ingredient that made it so intriguing and well - received . Ruri is still living with her mummy Uma , who , besides being one of the most laid - back parents under such stressful circumstances , never fails to solidly hold up her daughter in any way she can . She ’s still friend with Yuka , her elemental non - family source of supporting and - at times - coolheaded - headed and clear - eyed informant of advice . Perhaps most importantly , it still exert its underlying vibe of how a community of interests and beau monde attack diversity .
RuriDragonHas Everything It Needs To Be A Shōnen Jump Classic
Those elements plant up a solid foundation upon which Masaoki can further and fully develop the news report ’s central theme - namely , Ruri ’s effort to wrap her head around the fact that she ’s half dragon and all the issues that it creates - from her Mom ’s failure to cite her firedrake heritage to dealing with her newfound notoriety , to forecast out how to use and control her ever - growing listing of dragon abilities .
Masaoki has shown that he can craft a compelling story . RuriDragonoriginally was a one - shot manga that for the most part focused on Ruri and her parents . In theShōnen Jumpseries , the addition of Yuka and increasing Ruri ’s fundamental interaction with her schoolfellow not only makes the story more interesting but also provides more platform for Ruri ’s story to blossom into the iconicShōnen Jumpclassic that many already weigh it to be .
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