RuriDragon

RuriDragon
First tankōbon volume cover, featuring Ruri Aoki
ルリドラゴン
(Ruridoragon)
Genre
Manga
Written byMasaoki Shindo [ja]
Published byShueisha
English publisher
ImprintJump Comics
Magazine
DemographicShōnen
Original runJune 13, 2022 – present
Volumes2

RuriDragon (Japanese: ルリドラゴン, Hepburn: Ruridoragon) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masaoki Shindo [ja]. It was originally a one-shot published in Shueisha's Jump Giga magazine in December 2020, before being serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump starting in June 2022. Following an indefinite hiatus, the series was moved to Weekly Shōnen Jump's digital version and the Shōnen Jump+ service in April 2024. Its chapters have been collected into two tankōbon volumes as of September 2024.

Premise

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Ruri Aoki wakes up one day and notices that horns started growing from her head. When asked about it, her mother reveals that she is actually a half-dragon. Despite this revelation, Ruri tries to continue living a normal life, though it is more challenging than she thought.

Publication

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Written and illustrated by Masaoki Shindo [ja], RuriDragon was initially a one-shot published in Shueisha's Jump Giga magazine on December 28, 2020.[5] It began serialization in Weekly Shōnen Jump on June 13, 2022.[2][6] On August 1, 2022, Weekly Shōnen Jump announced that the series would go on indefinite hiatus due to Shindo's health.[7] The first tankōbon volume was released on October 4, 2022.[8] As of September 2024, two volumes have been released.[9]

On February 21, 2024, it was announced that RuriDragon would resume its serialization, publishing five chapters in Weekly Shōnen Jump from March 4 to April 1, before moving to a biweekly schedule in the magazine's digital version and the Shōnen Jump+ service starting on April 22.[10][4]

Viz Media and Shueisha's Manga Plus platform are publishing the series digitally in English.[11] In May 2024, Viz Media announced that it would release the manga in print format,[12] with the first volume set to be released on January 7, 2025.[13]

Volumes

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No. Title Original release date English release date
1Actually a Dragon
Doragon Nandatte (ドラゴンなんだって)		October 4, 2022[14]
978-4-08-883285-2		January 7, 2025[13]
978-1-9747-3831-1
  1. "It's Got Nothing to Do with the Horns" (ツノ関係ないじゃん, Tsuno Kankei Nai jan)
  2. "See You at School" (また学校でね, Mata Gakkō de ne)
  3. "Actually a Dragon" (ドラゴンなんだって, Doragon Nandatte)
  1. "Starbucks Is Scary" (スタバ怖い, Sutaba Kowai)
  2. "At Last, the Beast Is Slain" (やっと倒した, Yatto Taoshita)
  3. "Can't Blame Her" (仕方ないよ, Shikatanai yo)
2Don't Need to Be Besties
Nakaii Hitsuyō Nain da yo (仲良い必要ないんだよ)		September 4, 2024[9]
978-4-08-884164-9		—
  1. "Dragon Crap" (ドラゴン絡み, Doragon-garami)
  2. "To Play Hard" (遊びに来たんだよ, Asobi ni Kitanda yo)
  3. "As Normal as Possible" (できる限りは普通のフリ, Dekiru Kagiri wa Futsū no Furi)
  4. "Put It to Use" (使い道, Tsukaimichi)
  5. "No Rest for High Schoolers" (高校生って多忙すぎない？, Kōkōsei tte Tabō Suginai?)
  1. "Making Something Fun for Everyone" (自分がみんなを楽しませてるみたいで, Jibun ga Minna o Tanoshimaseteru Mitai de)
  2. "Don't Need to Be Besties" (仲良い必要ないんだよ, Nakaii Hitsuyō Nain da yo)
  3. "I Wanna Learn About You, Maeda" (前田さんのことが知りたい, Maeda-san no Koto ga Shiritai)
  4. "Thanks for Waiting" (待っててくれてありがとう, Mattete Kurete Arigatō)

Chapters not yet in tankōbon format

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These chapters have yet to be published in a tankōbon volume.

  1. "The Upsides of Dragonhood" (ドラゴンになってよかったこと, Doragon ni Natte Yokatta Koto)
  2. "Let's Draw Some Attention" (目立とうよ, Medatō yo)
  3. "Get People to Know You" (みんなに知ってもらうこと, Minna ni Shitte Morau Koto)
  4. "A NonHuman Substance" (人間が持たない成分, Ningen ga Motanai Seibun)
  5. "That Isn't Very Nice" (そういうのよくないっすよ, Sō Iu no Yokunaissu yo)
  6. "Nothing Wrong with Some Venom" (毒があっていい, Doku ga Atte Ii)
  7. "A Direct Hit" (直撃みたい…です, Chokugeki Mitai... Desu)
  8. "I'm a Dragon" (ドラゴンなんだから, Doragon Nanda kara)
  9. "Kinda Gross" (キモいね, Kimoi ne)
This incomplete list is frequently updated to include new information.

Other media

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A voice comic adaptation of the one-shot and the first three chapters was released, featuring Chiaki Omigawa as the voice of Ruri Aoki.[15] In July 2022, a set of digital stickers based on the series was released in the instant messaging service Line.[16]

Reception

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By October 2022, RuriDragon had 200,000 copies in circulation.[17] The first volume debuted at number seven on Oricon's weekly manga chart, with recorded sales of 74,874 copies;[18] the second volume debuted at number four with 77,508 copies sold.[19] The manga ranked first in the "Nationwide Bookstore Employees' Recommended Comics of 2023" survey answered by bookstore clerks in Japan, who described the series as "a warm story that accepts diversity without hesitation".[20][21] RuriDragon was also nominated in the 2023 eBookJapan [ja] Manga Award.[22] The series ranked ninth in the 2024 edition of Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! list of best manga for male readers, tying with Suna no Miyako.[23] It ranked second in the Web Manga category of the 2024 Next Manga Awards.[24]

The first chapter received positive reviews from Japanese readers, who found the art "cute" and said that the story's loose atmosphere is not typical of a Jump manga.[25] Brian Salvatore of Multiversity Comics praised the art and tone for approaching the juxtaposition between Ruri and her surroundings in a way that balances comedy and absurdity, adding that the way the story unfolds "seems natural to 'real' life".[26] Chanmei of Real Sound [ja] described RuriDragon as "a book that will make you want to think about the kindness and love of those around you".[27] Writing for GamesRadar+, Austin Wood praised the manga for its "clean art and stellar expressions" and how it approaches its fantasy premise, adding that its setting, pacing, and main character are a stand out within Shōnen Jump's lineup.[3]

Notes

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  1. ^ Since April 22, 2024, the manga is only serialized in the digital version of Weekly Shōnen Jump.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Dennison, Kara (March 8, 2024). "The RuriDragon Manga Is Back from Hiatus—Here's How to Dive Right In". Otaku USA. Archived from the original on September 5, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  2. ^ a b 朝起きたら角が生えていて…少女のファンタジーな日常描く新連載「ルリドラゴン」. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. June 13, 2022. Archived from the original on June 22, 2022. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Wood, Austin (February 23, 2024). "This manga got 6 amazing chapters and then vanished for over a year, and it's finally coming back next month". GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Cayanan, Joanna (February 21, 2024). "RuriDragon Manga Confirms Short Print Return Before Going Semi-Monthly Digitally". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  5. ^ 週刊少年ジャンプ増刊 （2021年2月号） (in Japanese). Books Kinokuniya. Archived from the original on August 22, 2022. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  6. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (May 30, 2022). "Fusai Naba, Masaoki Shindō Each Launch New Manga in Shonen Jump in June". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on July 31, 2022. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  7. ^ Mateo, Alex (July 31, 2022). "RuriDragon Manga Takes Extended Break Due to Creator's Health". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on August 8, 2022. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  8. ^ ある朝、突然頭に角が生えていた少女の日常を描く「ルリドラゴン」1巻. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 4, 2022. Archived from the original on October 18, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  9. ^ a b ルリドラゴン 2 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Archived from the original on September 3, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  10. ^ ジャンプ話題作『ルリドラゴン』3月から連載再開へ 4月より移籍&隔号掲載に. Oricon (in Japanese). February 21, 2024. Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  11. ^ Hazra, Adriana (June 19, 2022). "Viz Media, Manga Plus Publish Masaoki Shindō's RuriDragon Manga in English". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on August 22, 2022. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  12. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 1, 2024). "Viz Media Licenses Beyblade X, Mujina Into the Deep, Firefly Wedding, The Climber, More Manga". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on June 1, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  13. ^ a b "RuriDragon, Vol. 1". Viz Media. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  14. ^ ルリドラゴン 1 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Archived from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  15. ^ Chapman, Paul (September 30, 2022). "Teenage Life is Tough in RuriDragon Manga Voice Comics". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on December 16, 2022. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
  16. ^ マンガ『ルリドラゴン』の公式Twitter開設。角が生えた女子高生・ルリたちの日常を切り取ったLINEスタンプも配信開始. Famitsu (in Japanese). July 25, 2022. Archived from the original on October 5, 2022. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
  17. ^ ルリドラゴン公式▲▲ [@SHINDO_MASAOKI] (October 25, 2022). ▲重版のおしらせ▲ 『ルリドラゴン』コミックス第1巻本日、重版出来となります。これにて累計20万部、応援たいへんありがとうございます▲▲ ※各書店様によって入荷の有無、また入荷日が異なります。ご了承ください #ルリドラゴン (Tweet). Retrieved December 16, 2022 – via Twitter.
  18. ^ オリコン週間 コミックランキング 2022年10月03日～2022年10月09日. Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on October 22, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  19. ^ オリコン週間 コミックランキング 2024年09月02日～2024年09月08日. Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  20. ^ 書店員が選んだおすすめコミック2023、第1位は眞藤雅興「ルリドラゴン」. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. February 2, 2023. Archived from the original on February 3, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  21. ^ 今一番面白い漫画はこれ！ 「全国書店員が選んだおすすめコミック2023」ランキング発表. Hon no Hikidashi (in Japanese). Nippan [ja]. February 2, 2023. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  22. ^ ebookjapanマンガ大賞2023：大賞にやまもり三香「うるわしの宵の月」　「君が獣になる前に」「私たちが恋する理由」も. Mantan Web (in Japanese). February 24, 2023. Archived from the original on August 14, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  23. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (December 11, 2023). "Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Editors Unveil 2024 Rankings". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 11, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  24. ^ Cayanan, Joanna (August 28, 2024). "Kagurabachi Tops Print Category, Girl Meets Rock! Wins in Web Category of Next Manga Awards 2024". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  25. ^ ジャンプ新連載『ルリドラゴン』早くも話題 ゆる～い雰囲気に支持「ジャンプらしくない空気感」. Oricon (in Japanese). June 13, 2022. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
  26. ^ Salvatore, Brian (June 15, 2022). "This Week in Shonen Jump: Week of 6/12/22". Multiversity Comics. Archived from the original on August 22, 2022. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  27. ^ 2024年は辰年！『竜の学校は山の上』から『ミムムとシララ』まで、新年に読みたい”ドラゴン漫画”3選. Real Sound [ja] (in Japanese). Blueprint Co., Ltd. January 1, 2024. Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
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