Uoto, the acclaimed mangaka behind the critically lauded historical drama Chi. Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth), has officially unveiled two new serialization projects via their social media channels.
New Titles
The first upcoming work, titled Hallucination Meat, is slated to launch within Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Spirits before the end of this year. While exact plot details remain under wraps, the project marks Uoto's return to the magazine where their signature masterpiece built its reputation.
The second project, tentatively titled Test Taker/Cheaters, presents a notable creative collaboration. Written by Uoto with illustrations handled by Kyou Yoneshiro (known for Ane no Kekkon), the series is targeted to premiere in Kodansha's monthly Afternoon magazine in early 2027.
Franchise Legacy
Uoto's previous masterpiece, Chi. Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite, ran in Weekly Big Comic Spirits from September 2020 to April 2022, accumulating eight tankobon volumes. The series earned major industry accolades, including the Grand Prize at the 26th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize, second place in the 2022 Kono Manga ga Sugoi! male readers category, and nominations for both the Manga Taisho and Kodansha Manga Awards.
The story gained further global prominence when studio Madhouse produced a 25-episode anime adaptation broadcast between Fall 2024 and Spring 2025, which streamed worldwide on Netflix.
