An Extraordinary Farewell from the Creator of Detroit Metal City: "That Time I Got Reincarnated in PES" Manga Has Ended
The manga That Time I Got Reincarnated in PES (Tensei Shitara Winning Eleven Datta Ken), created by Kiminori Wakasugi—one of the most unique pens in the manga world—in collaboration with Konami's world-famous football series eFootball (formerly known as Pro Evolution Soccer / PES), has completed its publication run. The series, which began with great anticipation on Kodansha's Magazine Pocket service on April 9, 2026, bid farewell to its readers with its final chapter published on April 30.
Known as the creator of the cult series Detroit Metal City (DMC), Kiminori Wakasugi blended the popular "isekai" (reincarnation in another world) theme of recent years with football gaming culture in this new project. The story followed the main character as he suddenly found himself inside the legendary Master League mode of the PES game. Shaped by Wakasugi's absurd sense of humor, the manga quickly managed to attract attention with its structure that poked fun at game mechanics, patches, and community jokes.
The series held nostalgic value, especially for old-generation football game enthusiasts. Names such as Castolo, Minanda, and Burchet—the unforgettable fictional players of PES history—played important roles in the manga. The events revolving around the We United club were constructed not just as a football story, but also as a melodramatic parody of the gaming world. The series, which was also published in English via Kodansha's K MANGA platform, created a wide echo on social media despite its short duration.
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