A New Vampire Comedy from Shonen Jump+: "Suwazu Mate" Has Been Released
The Shonen Jump+ platform continues to bring a fresh breath of air to the manga world. Released on June 25, 2026, Suwazu Mate (known in English as Suckless Mate) has arrived with a vampire story that both entertains and intrigues readers. This one-shot work by young artist Koki Imamura has managed to attract great attention on social media and international platforms like Manga Plus since its first day of publication.
At the center of the story is Akagi, an introverted teenager living in a universe where vampires attend school alongside humans. The most popular vampire girl in class, who draws attention with her "gyaru" style, tastes the blood of everyone in the class for some reason, yet she never touches Akagi. While this might seem like a stroke of luck at first, it takes on a whole new dimension with the funny and persistent pursuit of Akagi, who feels left out and becomes obsessed with why he isn't being "bitten." This strange dynamic between the two turns classic vampire tropes on their head, offering the reader a delightful romantic comedy.
The creator of the work, Koki Imamura, is not a stranger to the Shonen Jump+ ecosystem. Having previously drawn attention with works that blend mystery and drama elements like Kieta Slow Glass no Nazo, the artist has now shifted his focus to a supernatural comedy. Shonen Jump+ is known, especially in recent years, for turning massive productions like Spy x Family and Kaiju No. 8 from one-shot pilot chapters into huge series. Therefore, the intense interest Suwazu Mate has received strengthens the possibility of the story turning into a regular series in the future.
Although the "popular girl and introverted boy" theme is a beloved formula in the manga world, Suwazu Mate makes a difference by combining this formula with vampire mythology. Fans have found Akagi's efforts to get bitten and the vampire girl's mysterious attitude quite sympathetic. If you are tired of classic vampire stories and are looking for a short adventure that will leave a smile on your face, you should definitely check out this new work by Koki Imamura. Let's see if Akagi will finally get his wish, or if this "not sucking blood" situation is a sign of a bigger secret.
