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Ryuko (manga)

Not to be confused with Ryoko (manga).

Ryuko (龍子, Ryūko) is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Eldo Yoshimizu [fr]. It was self-published in 2010, and later published in two hardcover volumes in France by Le Lézard Noir [fr] in 2016 and 2018. In the United Kingdom and North America the manga was licensed by Titan Publishing Group. Leed Publishing published the first volume in Japan in 2023.

Ryuko
First volume cover (Leed Publishing edition, released in 2023)
龍子
(Ryūko)
GenreCrime thriller[1]
Manga
Written byEldo Yoshimizu [fr]
Published by
English publisher
Published
  • 2010 (self-publication)
  • 2016–2018 (French publication)
  • 2023 (official Japanese publication)
Volumes2

Publication edit

Written and illustrated by Eldo Yoshimizu [fr], Ryuko was self-published in 2010.[2] The manga was first published in hardcover volumes in France by Le Lézard Noir [fr],[3] with two volumes released on November 17, 2016,[4] and February 1, 2018.[5] It was later published in eleven other countries, including Italy and Germany.[2] Leed Publishing later released the first volume in Japan on September 14, 2023,[6] and the second on January 18, 2024.[7]

In the United Kingdom and North America the manga was licensed by Titan Publishing Group.[8] The two volumes were released on August 6 and October 15, 2019, respectively.[9][10]

Reception edit

Ryuko ranked thirteenth on Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2024 list of best manga for male readers.[11][12] It placed fourth on "The Best Manga 2024 Kono Manga wo Yome!" ranking by Freestyle magazine.[13]

Notes edit

  1. ^ First printed publication in France
  2. ^ First official release in Japan

References edit

  1. ^ "Ryuko Vol. 1". Titan Comics. Archived from the original on September 28, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  2. ^ a b フランスなど世界で翻訳されたエルド吉水「龍子 RYUKO」が日本凱旋、トーチで公開中. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. May 19, 2023. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  3. ^ "Ryuko se dévoile en bande-annonce". Manga News (in French). September 14, 2016. Archived from the original on September 16, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  4. ^ "Ryuko Vol.1". Manga News (in French). Archived from the original on September 23, 2020. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  5. ^ "Ryuko Vol.2". Manga News (in French). Archived from the original on September 23, 2020. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  6. ^ 世界11カ国で出版された「龍子 RYUKO」の日本語版1巻が発売、初回特典のステッカーも. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 14, 2023. Archived from the original on September 15, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  7. ^ 【1月18日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. January 18, 2024. Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  8. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 1, 2019). "Titan Comics to Release Eldo Yoshimizu's Ryuko Manga". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on June 8, 2023. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  9. ^ Sherman, Jennifer (August 8, 2019). "North American Anime, Manga Releases, August 4–10". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 15, 2022. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  10. ^ Sherman, Jennifer (October 15, 2019). "North American Anime, Manga Releases, October 13–19". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 16, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  11. ^ Pineda, Rafael; Cayanan, Joanna (December 13, 2023). "Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Editors Unveil 2024 Rankings (Updated)". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 13, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  12. ^ 「うみべのストーブ」キャラがストーブを囲み…「このマン」にトーチから4作品登場. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. December 11, 2023. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  13. ^ 「神田ごくら町職人ばなし」がフリースタイル「このマンガを読め！」今年の1位に. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. December 22, 2023. Archived from the original on December 22, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2024.

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