Chainsaw Man's Legendary Editor Shihei Lin Launches a New Manga Platform!
Shihei Lin, one of the most influential figures in the manga world who has served as the editor for hit series such as Chainsaw Man and Spy x Family, is opening a brand new door for creators. According to the official announcement made on April 20, 2026, Lin stated that he has founded a new manga platform and has begun accepting submissions from amateur and professional artists effective immediately. This move is seen as a major turning point in the industry for discovering new talent and providing a professional medium with a modern publishing approach.
Shihei Lin is a name known for his immense success on the Shonen Jump+ platform under Shueisha. Throughout his career, he has played key roles not only with Tatsuki Fujimoto (Chainsaw Man, Look Back) but also with some of today's most popular mangaka such as Tatsuya Endo (Spy x Family) and Yukinobu Tatsu (Dandadan). Lin's editorial vision is known for supporting unconventional stories and bold narrative styles; this signals that the new platform will similarly host innovative and boundary-pushing works.
The manga industry has been undergoing a major transformation in recent years due to the impact of digitalization and global reach. Lin's new venture is structured as a platform with the potential to appeal not only to artists in Japan but also worldwide. With the start of submissions, it is noted that aspiring artists will be evaluated directly through Lin's experienced perspective and will have the chance to showcase their work under professional guidance. Industry experts predict that Lin's experience could trigger a new "creative explosion" and that original stories that fall outside the strict rules of mainstream magazines will come to light as a result.
Although all technical details regarding the platform's exact name and publication schedule have not yet been shared, it has been confirmed that submissions will be accepted digitally and selected projects will be prepared for publication quickly. Fans and aspiring artists are closely following Shihei Lin's social media accounts and the platform's official announcement channels. If you are a manga artist and confident in your story, you might consider taking advantage of this opportunity to shine under the supervision of one of the industry's most visionary editors.
