New Manga Announcement: "Shinde Teiji ga Kuru mono ka" Launches on COMIC FUZ Platform
One of the productive platforms of the manga world, COMIC FUZ, has introduced its readers to a new story filled with dark humor as of today (April 18). Written by Yonaga, the series titled Shinde Teiji ga Kuru mono ka (Did You Think Overtime Would End Even If I Died?) addresses the theme of "overwork," one of the greatest nightmares of the modern business world, through a fantastical lens. The series will be published regularly on the digital platform of Houbunsha publishing.
The story centers on a protagonist who works tirelessly at an exploitative company known as a "black company" in Japan and eventually dies from exhaustion. However, for our hero, death does not mean the peaceful rest they expected. When they open their eyes, they find themselves in an afterlife run by demons, ironically called a "work paradise." Here, working hours, performance targets, and endless tasks have become hell itself.
The series' author, Yonaga, is known for a narrative style that blends social themes with humor. The publisher, Houbunsha, has a deep-rooted place in the industry, especially with its Manga Time Kirara magazines. The COMIC FUZ platform has managed to expand its readership in recent years by hosting such innovative and genre-blending productions. Considering that "Karoshi" (death by overwork) cases are a social issue in Japan, the series' choice to address this topic in a fantasy universe is quite remarkable.
This new series offers a breath of fresh air, especially for those bored with the typical hero stories of the isekai (transported to another world) genre. Readers are eagerly waiting to see if the protagonist can escape this "eternal overtime" cycle or what kind of resistance they will show against their demon bosses. Having garnered attention on social media with its first chapter, Shinde Teiji ga Kuru mono ka seems like a candidate for the reading lists of manga lovers looking for both comedy and systemic criticism.
