End of Exclusive Contract with Shueisha
Manga artist Shun Saeki, who worked on the illustrations for 'Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma,' has ended his exclusive contract with Shueisha after many years. This announcement was made through Saeki's own social media accounts and has shocked many fans. Saeki expressed his gratitude to the associates and fans who have supported him up to this point regarding the contract's termination.
Enthusiasm for New Projects
Following the end of his exclusive contract, Saeki has begun recruiting for new projects as his next step. Although he is not in a position to accept long-term projects at present, he is actively seeking short-term projects involving artwork, illustration, and character design. This has heightened fans' expectations about what kind of works might emerge in the future.
Shun Saeki and 'Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma'
Shun Saeki, alongside writer Yuto Tsukuda, started serializing 'Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma' in Shueisha's 'Weekly Shonen Jump' in 2012, and the story concluded in 2019. The series captivated many fans as an unconventional battle manga centered around cooking. Additionally, Saeki and Tsukuda have continued to release several one-shot works, maintaining their involvement in 'Weekly Shonen Jump.' Recently, in 2023, they unveiled a new work titled 'Tenmaku Cinema,' and have been energetically active ever since.
