Overview of the New Manga 'Ex-Young Detective, Chizuko Yamada'
Shinji Ohara, known for 'The Daughter of 20 Faces,' released his new manga, 'Ex-Young Detective, Chizuko Yamada: Several Decades After the Last Case,' on Shogakukan's Yawaraka Spirits platform on September 30. The story follows a young man, Kazuo Sasauchi, who moves to Osaka to attend university and meets his great-aunt, Chizuko Yamada, a former young detective who smokes in a kimono. Her past cases come back to haunt her.
History of 'The Daughter of 20 Faces' Series
Shinji Ohara's work, 'The Daughter of 20 Faces,' is a manga based on Edogawa Ranpo's novel 'The Fiend with Twenty Faces.' This series was published in 8 volumes in 2007 and was also adapted into an anime. Additionally, this series produced a spin-off titled 'The Daughter of 20 Faces: Night of Deception,' serialized in Monthly Comic Flapper and concluded with 11 volumes in 2014.
Characters of the Series and Their Impact
The main character of 'Ex-Young Detective, Chizuko Yamada' is Chizuko Yamada, who has the unique background of a former girl detective. Her character design is influenced by Edogawa Ranpo and includes elements of mystery and suspense. Shinji Ohara's works offer a fresh perspective on the detective genre and possess an allure that captivates readers.
