YouTuber Natsume-sanchi Launches New Manga Series in Weekly Shonen Champion
Natsume-sanchi, a name known for energetic and entertaining content on YouTube, is now stepping into the manga world. In the 28th issue of Weekly Shonen Champion published on June 11, 2025, the artist's new series “Dokotorando (Kari) – Land of Those Who Are Everywhere but Nowhere” officially began. This move is seen as part of the remarkable trend of YouTubers transitioning into the manga industry.
As its name suggests, the series centers on a chaotic yet adorable world. Natsume-sanchi's unique sense of humor and visual style are evident in this new project. Although the number of chapters or release schedule has not been clarified, the series is expected to continue weekly. The manga follows adventures in the land of mysterious characters who are 'everywhere but nowhere.'
This initiative is not just an example of YouTubers expanding into traditional media; it also shows that a long-established magazine like Weekly Shonen Champion is opening its doors to new-generation talent. The magazine has previously hosted iconic series such as Baki the Grappler, Saint Seiya, and Beelzebub. With Natsume-sanchi’s audience combining YouTube subscribers and the magazine’s existing readership, the series is likely to gain popularity quickly.
The first chapter of Dokotorando (Kari) has already met Japanese readers. Whether the series will come to international platforms has not been announced, but since translations of past YouTuber-based manga often follow, it is possible that it will be released digitally or in print in Turkey. With Natsume-sanchi’s creativity and the magazine’s strength combined, we may be witnessing one of the most interesting manga debuts of the year.
