Creator Alpa has officially expanded their catalog with the debut of a brand-new series, Slap Shot Girls, launching on Shueisha's digital platform Shonen Jump+. Global readers can follow the series simultaneously through MANGA Plus, which began offering the English-language chapters right alongside the Japanese serialization.
The narrative centers on Kurumi Kobashiri, a young protagonist whose life takes an unexpected turn when she relocates to Hokkaido following her middle school graduation due to her family's circumstances. Reeling from a painful breakup after her boyfriend opts out of a long-distance relationship, Kurumi wanders aimlessly before stumbling into a local skating rink. There, an encounter with ice hockey and a striking individual sparks a brand-new direction for her.
This fresh launch follows closely on the heels of Alpa's previous work, Ankoku Delta, which wrapped up its serialization on Shonen Jump+. With a rapid transition between serialized projects, Alpa continues to cement a steady presence within contemporary digital manga publishing.
