Umezawa Shun

The Animal Liberation Alliance, an eco-terrorist organization, rescues a pregnant chimpanzee from an animal testing lab—only for it to give birth to a half-human, half-chimpanzee "humanzee" named Charlie! Fifteen years later, Charlie's human foster parents are finally ready to send him to a normal high school, where he makes his first friend: a human girl named Lucy. In the meantime, however, the ALA's stance has become ever more extreme, and now they're here to drag Charlie into their terrorist plot… Awards: 15th Manga Grand Prize (Manga Taishou) (2022) 25th Japan Media Arts Festival Excellence Award (2022) 50th General Division Koudansha Manga Award (2026)

Cuscinos For Good People Geeks have taken over the world and established a dictatorship that oppresses normies. Where The Pirates Are (Raws: Personal Site, niconico Manga, note; Buy: Amazon) The near future———a world where everything has intellectual property rights (IP) has developed. At the same time, a vicious terrorist group called “Pirates” is rampant, targeting people's intellectual property. One day, a certain report arrives for Kadota, the warden of an IP prison who hates IP criminals more than anyone. That report leads him into unimaginable danger… What is the plan of the Pirates' leader “Sensei”…? Which side is justice on…? Already Human Epilog: Nowhere

A collection of 9 masterpiece oneshots from 2001 to 2015. The pinnacle of heart-wrenching comic expression.Chapters: 1-2. A Pantystocking World / The Pantyhose-like Sky (Pantystocking no You na Sora, パンティストッキングのような空) - Published in Young Jump 2003 Issues 27 & 28.At the beginning of the 21st century, high school students Mikami and Hiroshi are both longing for a similar ideal: An ordinary, happy life and Taepodong's attack!Twelve years later - in the Hateful and Politically driven contemporary Japan - Mikami and Hiroshi, who have now become old men, realize they can simply grab the ordinary and happy life they once hoped for in their youth!​3. Teaser Trailer for a Modern Day Famine / Heisei Great Famine Trailer (Heisei no Daikikin Yokokuhen, 平成の大飢饉予告編) - Newly drawn.​4. Classroom Chaos / Classroom Collapse (Gakkyuu Houkai, 学級崩壊) - Published in Young Jump 2001 Special Issue Mankaku Vol. 22.​5. Scenes of Watanabe / Scenery With Watanabe-kun (Watanabe-kun no Iru Fuukei, 渡辺くんのいる風景) - Published in Young Jump 2001 Special Issue Mankaku Vol. 26.​6. A Summer Day With No End In Sight (Itsu Hateru tomo Shirenu Natsu no Hi, いつ果てるとも知れぬ夏の日) - Published in Young Jump 2002 Issue 39. (niconico Manga)​7. Future Century Shibuya (Mirai Seiki Shibuuya, 未来世紀シブーヤ) - Published as “In Search of Lost Time” (Ushinawareta Toki o Motomete, 失われた時を求めて) in Business Jump 2004 Special Issue BJ Tamashii Yuhi Special Issue No. 20.​8. Mendel (メンデル) - Published in Quick Japan 2006 Vol. 68.9-10. Early Morning (Asa Madaki, 朝まだき) - Published in Young Sunday 2007 Special Issue Summer Issue.11-12. The Sole Ones (Yuiitsusha-tachi, 唯一者たち) - Published in Monthly! Spirits 2014 5/1 Issue.Additional Links: 2-Volume Release: Amazon

“Sympathy is a bad habit of the virtuous mind.”Gals with troubles wander the streets at night while scoundrels lurk———a hostess with a child who's subjected to domestic violence, a girl working in the JK business, a mixed beauty with specific circumstances, an OL with a handgun…“Anyone who sacrifices themself for other people will always be a fake.”In the dangerous underground world, this man is the only one you can rely on! A dwarf mobster known as Little Pinkie uses sulfuric acid as his weapon and, accompanied by his partner, Chief, subjugates the evil of the underworld!An extraordinary, powerful comic noir drawn by Umezawa Shun!Note: Chapter 1, “OVERDOSE”, was included in the anthological With One and Ninety-Nine as its Chapter 2 before being expanded into this full series.

Disappointment, doubt, pain, and confusion… What on earth will save us? A soul-shaking epic saga of heretics begins here!

Comedy, mystery, horror, youth adventure, and more! A collection of 9 fantastic Umezawa Shun oneshots published in Young Sunday that will pierce your chest through the ages!Now with author commentaries and a new 13-page 10th oneshot!Chapters:Days Having Served Queen Naomi (Naomi-joousama ni Tsukaeta Hibi) A heart-warming story depicting the days of an enslaved boy and his queen.Matching (Osoro)The Molester Train Is Full Of Danger (Chikan Ressha wa Kiken ga Ippai)Tube (Tube) When a man wakes up from a 12-year vegetative state, the world has somehow gone in a strange direction…? A sharp satire of today's warning-heavy society.The Speed To Shake Off Sentimentality (Sentimental o Furikiru Speed)Linked World (Tsunagatta Sekai)Hate Virus (Hate Virus)Dotsuki Dotsukarete Ikiru no sa (Zenpen)Dotsuki Dotsukarete Ikiru no sa (Kouhen)For Whom Do Turtles Exist (Ta ga Tame ni Kame wa Aru)Exclusive to the Political Correctness Edition: What I Want to Convey As Someone With Orbis Tertius Syndrome (Orbis · Tertius Shokougun no Boku ga Tsutaetai Koto)Political Correctness Edition Links:AmazonBOOK☆WALKERebookjapan

Umezawa Shun's debut work at 20 years old! Published in Weekly Young Sunday Special Edition Great Mankin 1999 No. 28 September 11th Issue (週刊ヤングサンデー増刊　大漫王　1999年9月11日号) after winning the Young Sunday Newcomer Comic Grand Prize.