New Manga from Gintama Creator Hideaki Sorachi: "2-nen B-gumi Yuusha Destroyers" Has Begun!

The most beloved "gorilla" of the manga world has finally returned to where he belongs! Hideaki Sorachi, the legendary creator of the Gintama series, is appearing with a new series for the first time in seven years. 2-nen B-gumi Yuusha Destroyers (Class 2-B Hero Destroyers), which began in the 21st issue of Weekly Shonen Jump published on April 20, 2026, has made a start that is a candidate to make readers burst into laughter once again.

The new series is a production in the absurd comedy genre, which is Sorachi's area of expertise. Described as a "demon king comedy," the story revolves around a demon king who is kicked out of his castle by heroes. According to information from the first chapter, Sorachi has managed to surprise his fans once again with his fourth-wall-breaking jokes and unique sense of humor. This full-time return of the author, who has only appeared with short one-shot stories since the finale of Gintama in 2019, has created great excitement in the industry.

Hideaki Sorachi wrote his name in golden letters in manga history with Gintama, which was published between 2003 and 2019. The series, which lasted 77 volumes and sold more than 73 million copies worldwide, reached a massive fan base with both its anime and live-action films. Sorachi's mysterious personality, known by the nickname "Gorilla-sensei," and his funny bickering with his editors have made him not just an author, but an icon in the eyes of fans. The author's new series stands out as the final link in Weekly Shonen Jump's three-new-series offensive in April.

This new beginning also coincides with a very critical period for Weekly Shonen Jump. In these days when the magazine's long-running series are approaching their finales one by one, the inclusion of an experienced name like Sorachi in the lineup is seen as fresh blood. Furthermore, the fact that the author's first work, Dandelion, began airing as an anime on Netflix on April 16 has turned 2026 into a true "Sorachi Year." Time will tell whether 2-nen B-gumi Yuusha Destroyers can achieve the unique success that Gintama did; however, initial reactions suggest that the "Gorilla" has lost none of his form.