The Latest Showdown in American Football Manga

Feb 05, 2024 | News On Japan

TOKYO - A special new installment of "Eyeshield 21," titled "Eyeshield 21 BRAIN×BRAVE," has been released for free on Jump+. This new one-shot celebrates the 21st anniversary of "Eyeshield 21," the popular manga series created by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Yusuke Murata. Fans of the series can now enjoy this festive one-shot at no cost on the Jump+ platform.

Riichiro Inagaki shared the news on Twitter: "Don't miss 'Eyeshield 21 BRAIN×BRAVE,' which depicts the events following the final episode! Now available for free on Jump+."

The original "Eyeshield 21" series, acclaimed as one of the strongest in American football manga, was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from July 2002 to June 2009, with a total of 37 volumes published. It was also adapted into a TV anime that aired from April 2005 to March 2008, with Atsushi Tamura of the comedy duo London Boots 1go 2go voicing the character Hiruma Yoichi, which became a hot topic at the time.

The story follows the timid and bullied Sena Kobayakawa, who joins the Deimon Devil Bats American football team at Deimon High School, led by team captain Hiruma Yoichi. Using his remarkable speed, Sena transforms into a star player, and the series is known for its intense and passionate storytelling.

『アイシールド21』
21周年記念の、新作お祭り読み切り。
ジャンプ＋で特別公開、無料で読めるようになっています……！！

アイシールド21／特別読切 - 稲垣理一郎/村田雄介 | 少年ジャンプ＋ [ https://t.co/vwg2xZR7Ox ]
— 稲垣理一郎(リーチロー)???????????? (@reach_ina) February 4, 2024

The new one-shot "Eyeshield 21 BRAIN×BRAVE" takes place after the original series' conclusion, featuring a dream match between the Enma Fires (Sena) and the Kyodai Wizards (Hiruma) in the final game of the All-Japan College Football Championship at the Koshien Bowl. Former teammates collide in this heated battle, which is sure to excite fans.

As the title "BRAIN×BRAVE" suggests, the showdown between Hiruma's intellect and Sena's courage is a thrilling prospect. With the one-shot currently available for free, now is the perfect opportunity to dive in.

Source: Dengeki

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