It has been announced that the total number of copies of the manga "Gokurakugai" by Yuto Sano, which is currently being serialized in "Jump SQ." (Shueisha), has exceeded 1.2 million. The latest volume 5 was released on May 2nd, and the total number of copies has exceeded 1.2 million. The manga began serialization in "Jump SQ." in July 2022, and has been a hot topic for its excellent drawing skills, ranking in various manga awards, including 9th place in the comics category of the "Next Manga Awards 2023," 5th place in the "Recommended Comics Chosen by Booksellers Nationwide 2024," and 7th place in the "Manga Ranking for Anime 2025."
To celebrate the release of the latest volume 5, the first outdoor advertisement will be put up at Tokyu Shibuya Station from May 5th. The super-large board, measuring approximately 22 meters in length, is based on the concept of the conflict between the two places of existence surrounding the main character Alma, who has both human and Maga blood, the "Hebi-ana" (snake hole) and "Maga" (magic). Character illustrations and lines are designed on the advertisement.
"Gokurakugai" is set in Gokurakugai, a downtown area where glamorous activity and deep darkness intersect, and depicts the exploits of Tao and Alma, who run a "troubleshooting shop." It has gained popularity not only in Japan but also overseas, and won the Best New Work Award at the "Pika Reader's Awards" in the 25th anniversary project of the French publisher Pika. The total number of copies published overseas has exceeded 800,000.
