Writer of ‘Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure’ Collabs for ‘Cool Shock Old B.T.’ Manga

Summary

  • Writer NisiOisin and artist Posuka Demizu are collaborating for a new spinoff manga, ‘Marōshinshi B.T.’
  • The manga was first announced on the magazine’s Twitter account on November 28, 2023.
  • The story is set 60 years after the original manga and begins when a man introduces himself to B.T. and Kōichi.

‘Mashōnen B.T.‘ was a staple and fan favorite in the early 1990s. The plot was funny and exciting as the titular character, B.T., would drag his reluctant friend, Koichi, on wild and hilarious escapades.

This series was revived in 2021 by the efforts of the author of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Over Heaven and illustrator of The Promised Neverland. With the rising popularity of the series, a sequel was announced on its 40th anniversary.

The Winter 2023 issue of Shueisha’s JoJo Magazine published a new spinoff one-shot manga, ‘Marōshinshi B.T.’ Writer NisiOisin and artist Posuka Demizu are collaborating.

In this issue of Jojo Magazine,
Contains a new one-shot of “#Demon Gentleman Beatty”!

After Hirohiko Araki’s “Demon Boy Beatty”,
Made into a manga with the gorgeous combination of original work by Isin Nishio and illustration by Posuka Demizu.

What will be the next adventure for Beatty and Koichi who have reached old age?
Look forward to seeing the success of this great duo with unchanging friendship!

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The manga was first announced on the magazine’s Twitter account on November 28, 2023. It is titled “Marōshinshi B.T.: Ba Senior ni Yoroshiku” and is a sequel to Mashōnen B.T. manga. The story is set 60 years after the original manga and begins when a man introduces himself to B.T. and Kōichi.

The original Mashōnen B.T. centers on the titular B.T., a trickster and magician, and his friend Kōichi as they become involved in several mysteries. It was Araki’s first weekly serialization in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump from 1982 to 1983.

This heartwarming series may sometimes seem mischievous but carries a deeper meaning. The sequel delves into the enduring bond between B.T. and Koichi, who have grown old and adventured together.

It can transport you back to the 1990s and immerse you in its world. The creators’ efforts have certainly paid off, as the series has captured the hearts of fans worldwide.

About Cool Shock Old B.T.

Cool Shock Old B.T.  is a spin-off manga written by Nisio Isin, author of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Over Heaven, and illustrated by Posuka Demizu, illustrator of The Promised Neverland.

Cool Shock Old B.T. was first published on October 19, 2021. It was initially a one-shot chapter published in Ultra Jump in November 2021. Still, its popularity incited a sequel chapter that will be released in the Winter 2023 issue of JOJO magazine on December 19, 2023, for Cool Shock B.T.’s 40th anniversary.

The manga takes place 60 years after the events of Cool Shock B.T. and stars an older B.T. and his friend, Koichi Mugikari.

Source: JoJo Magazine winter 2023 issue

Aaheli Pradhan

Aaheli Pradhan

A grandma by heart who loves to knit, sketch, and swing in parks. Binge-reads a massive amount of manga from psychological to shounen-ai. Either awkward or salty, there's no in-between.

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