A memorial project for manga artist Kazuo Umezu, who passed away in October 2024, was published in the March 24 issue of Weekly Big Comic Spirits (Shogakukan). The project was implemented because Umezu serialized "I am Shingo," "God's Left Hand, Devil's Right Hand," and "14 Years Old" in the magazine.
In addition to the reprint of the first and second chapters of "I am Shingo," the magazine will also feature interviews with Junji Ito and Noboru Takahashi, both of whom are "beloved disciples." The magazine also includes a "Kazuo Umezu Memorial 'Scream' Sticker."
The May issue of "Monthly! Spirits" (same publisher), which goes on sale March 27th, will also feature a reprint of "14-Year-Old" in color as it was serialized, as well as contributions from a total of 13 manga artists and celebrities, and an illustration project entitled "An Extraordinary Girlfriend" featuring Umezu.
