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Azuki Adds Six One-Shot Manga Stories by Chiharu Shinagawa and Yuzuki Momoi

Feb 2nd 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Digital manga subscription service Azuki is adding six one-shot manga stories by Chiharu Shinagawa and Yuzuki Momoi and published by SOZO Comics. The first story, The Western Magic Hall by Chiharu Shinagawa, is available right now in Azuki's apps on iOS, Android, and Web, and the remaining five will be released one at a time every Thursday for the next five weeks.

The one-shots from Chiharu Shinagawa: The Western Magic Hall, a 35-page magical girl story that continues the story of the manga The Western Magic Hall: Ambiguity; Spear, a 33-page comedy manga about a high school boy who takes up spear fishing to impress a girl; and Zangi Onden, a 41-page historical action story about a righteous samurai who saves a starving village from greedy tax collectors..

The one-shots from Yuzuki Momoi: Spring Storm, a 25-page story about a high school girl who is in love with her straight best friend; Lush, a 33-page story about fatherhood, sacrifice, patience, and fear; and The Sunset of Silver, a heartwarming 29-page story about an aging father coming to terms with his age and his relationship with his family.

Azuki is available on the web at www.Azuki.co and in the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. The app features over 200 series, including international hits like Attack on Titan and acclaimed new series like Natsume & Natsume, I Fell for a Fujoshi, and My Dear Detective: Mitsuko's Case Files.

Start reading for free with advertisements today, or upgrade to Premium and access the full catalog for just $4.99 a month. A 14-day free trial and discounted annual plan are also available. All titles are available worldwide (except Japan). Stay up to date on the latest announcements by following Azuki at twitter.com/ReadAzuki, facebook.com/ReadAzuki, and instagram.com/readazuki.

About Azuki and KiraKira Media Inc.

Azuki is created by KiraKira Media Inc., a proudly employee-owned company dedicated to improving access to legally licensed manga, led by a small team of passionate manga fans and tech experts in San Francisco, CA. Start reading on the web at www.Azuki.co or on iOS or Android.

About SOZO Comics

SOZO Comics is a Los Angeles-based digital comic publisher. Creating digital comics directly with Japanese comic authors. SOZO is a gateway between comic authors and fans around the world. SOZO distributes digital comics worldwide in several languages through platforms and apps. Visit them on the Web at sozoip.com.

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