Volume 1 of sci-fi action manga ‘Astro Royale’ releases in North America next month

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After the world falls apart, one man must protect his community from enemies using mysterious powers after a world-changing event in volume 1 of science fiction action-adventure Astro Royale.

“The chaos of the disaster splits the city into rival factions. Now Hibaru must use his newly granted Astro powers to protect his community from enemies—except some of those enemies are his own siblings, and they have their own plans to take over the Yotsurugi family!”

via Viz.com

Astro Royal is a manga series written and illustrated by Ken Wakui, and published as a part of Weekly Shōnen Jump. The series follows Hibaru Yotsurugi, a young man chosen to be the next leader of a powerful clan. The world is changed after a devastating meteor shower bestows mysterious powers called “Astro” in people all over Japan. Now Hibaru must defend his clan as an all-out war begins.

Astro Royale, Volume 1, will be available on August 5, 2025. Take the leap and head over to Viz.com to see where you can pre-order your copy, or check your local comic / book shops.

(Source: Viz.com)

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