Boichi, the talented artist behind the popular manga Dr. Stone, is set to begin a new project titled The Marshal King. The South Korean artist is best known for his work on Dr. Stone, where he was responsible for the illustrations. Now, after the conclusion of Dr. Stone, Boichi is ready for a fresh start with this new series which began serialization on the Shonen Jump+ app on February 7, 2025.
The Marshal King
The Marshal King is set in the Wild West and follows an intriguing storyline. It centers around a boy who claims to be the son of a dangerous outlaw. For reasons unknown, the boy ends up killing his father and then travels across the desert with the corpse. Fans of Boichi will be excited to see both the story and artwork come from him, as he is responsible for both writing and illustrating the manga.
Boichi has built a strong reputation over the years with several well-known titles. He first gained attention with Ultimate Space Emperor Caesar but became a household name with Sun-Ken Rock, which ran from 2006 to 2016. However, his biggest success came with Dr. Stone, a manga he worked on with writer Riichiro Inagaki. Dr. Stone debuted in 2017 and quickly became a hit, with its creative blend of science and adventure. It ended in March 2022 after 232 chapters, and it sold over 18 million copies, cementing Boichi’s place as one of the leading manga artists.
With The Marshal King, Boichi has a chance to make another big splash in the manga world. Shueisha, the publisher behind Shonen Jump, is likely hoping for a huge success to replace other major hits like Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia, both of which wrapped up last year after selling over 100 million copies.
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