Receiving praise from a renowned mangaka is undoubtedly one of the greatest honors for a new series. That's exactly what happened with Centuria, a Shonen Jump+, which received the seal of approval from Yukinobu Tatsu, author of Dandadan.
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The author highlighted the impressive art and how the story manages to convey humanity even in a dark setting. As Dandadan is one of Shonen Jump+'s biggest hits, Tatsu's support has put Centuria in the spotlight ,increasing interest in the title.
What makes Centuria special to Tatsu?
Released in 2024 by the Jump Comics+ imprint, Centuria has 35 chapters and three volumes published so far. The story follows Julian, a young man sold into slavery by his own mother. After escaping on a slave ship, he encounters an ancient marine entity that grants him the powers of the 100 souls aboard. With his newfound abilities, Julian dedicates himself to protecting his adopted sister, Diana, while facing a world full of monsters and slavery.
Finally, despite its dark atmosphere and influences from Berserk and H.P. Lovecraft, the story conveys an optimistic message through the bond between the characters. Although it is still a fledgling title, fans hope that Yukinobu Tatsu will boost sales and, who knows, lead Centuria receiving an anime adaptation in the future.
