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You Chiba (
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The author of Kindergarten WARS, You Chiba, is a manga artist from Gunma Prefecture. While certain aspects have been revealed, essential details such as her family background remain undisclosed. At JUMP FESTA 2024's live broadcast and event, the author, presenting the Kindergarten WARS at the Shonen Jump+ Stage, was revealed to be female. However, she continues to conceal half of her face by wearing a white face mask during the stage interview.
On March 3, 2023, Volume 1 of the manga titled Kindergarten WARS by the author was released. This manga has now become the third "indie" series to be published on the Shonen Jump+ App and receive volume releases. It follows the path of the series "Red Cat Ramen" and "Godaigo Daigo," with 19 chapters published on Shounen Jump Rookie and was scheduled for transfer to the official Japanese website of Shonen Jump Plus at the current time.
Shueisha's MANGA Plus website and app have recently added the manga Kindergarten WARS by You Chiba. Currently, the first three chapters are available on the platform, and the fourth chapter will be released in English on May 17.
Biography
You Chiba, known for sharing life experiences on Twitter, has surprised and fascinated fans with an intriguing journey. Originally delving into science and technology studies, Chiba pursued education at a technical college in Gunma Prefecture before diving into guitar crafting at ESP Guitar Craft Academy in Nagaoka University of Technology. Crafting guitars was a lifelong aspiration for Chiba, but an unexpected turn led to a shift in career aspirations.
Remarkably, the desire to become a manga artist sparked from a manga contest hosted by the "comico" (コミコ) app, enticing with its prize money. Despite lacking prior manga experience, Chiba not only clinched an award but also scored a serialization deal in "Shonen Jump+," a feat that astounded many.
Even though Chiba had submitted manga to comico during student days, gaining recognition for her work, she pursued a career as a guitar technician after graduation. The initial serialization, Jinsei Company, debuted in Shōnen Jump Rookie. Later, Chiba took a significant leap forward with "Kindergarten WARS," serialized in Shōnen Jump+ starting September of the same year. This progression expanded Chiba's recognition as a manga artist among a wider audience.
Despite now being a manga artist, Chiba retains a passion for guitars, evident from her studio. Interestingly, Chiba's manga themes diverge from guitar music, revolving instead around the theme of assassins, surprising many followers.
History
Jinsei Company, Yu Chiba's debut work, was serialized on the manga app "comico" from 2017 to 2019. Despite openly admitting a lack of prior experience in drawing or reading manga, the overall quality of the artwork, story structure, and more is remarkably high.
After Jinsei Company, Dricam!! was serialized in Shonen Jump+ from 2018 to 2019, becoming Chiba's notable work and her first serialization in Shonen Jump+. The astonishing speed at which Chiba completed around 103 chapters within a year, leading to its conclusion, is truly remarkable. Mention is made of Chiba dedicating approximately 15 hours, apart from meals and sleep, purely to work, aiming to complete one episode every two days. This reveals Chiba's remarkable diligence and dedication to her craft.
Other Works
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Number Three (ナンバー参 Nanbaa San) | Shounen Jump Rookie | Short Story |
| Action | June 22, 2018 to July 20, 2018 | Shounen | |
| To slay evil and return to the past!! A time-slip sci-fi action manga featuring samurai x high school girl x future person! | |||
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| Dricam!! (ドリキャン!! Dorikyam!!) | Shounen Jump Plus | Manga Series | |
| Sports | December 22, 2018 to December 28, 2019 | Shounen | |
| "Drifting is a sport!" Rin Todoroki, a natural drifting genius, just wants to put driving aside and live out a normal, comfy university life. What will happen when she is confronted by the automobile club, or "auto" for short? Students who've put it all on the line... their stories start here!! | |||
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Jinsei Company (人生カンパニー, lit. "Life Company") | Comico; Shounen Jump Rookie | Manga Series |
| Slice of Life | December 27, 2019 to April 28, 2022 | Shounen | |
| "Congratulations! Your life has been extended." The one who saved the young man, who was supposed to die, was the time-traveling company called "Life Company." A single criminal is forced to save the world!? Destiny revolves around the past and the future. | |||
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| Star's Star (スターのスター Sutā no Sutā) | Shounen Jump Plus | One-shot | |
| Music | September 11, 2020 | Shounen | |
| The protagonist, Umino Osamu, has a famous guitar repairman (repairman) for a grandfather. Popular rock band G&Vo, Hoshino Rokuro, comes to him for repairs...!? | |||
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| Chippoke na Sannin (ちっぽけな三人, lit. "Three Insignificant or Small People") | Shounen Jump Plus | One-shot | |
| Slice of Life | September 17, 2021 | Shounen | |
| A trio of high school girls were peacefully having a lively conversation at the park. However, suspicious individuals were eavesdropping on their conversation...!? | |||
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| Kindergarten WARS (幼稚園WARS Yōchien Wars) | Shounen Jump Rookie | Manga Series | |
| Action, Romance, Comedy | September 15, 2022 | Shounen | |
| The Love Battle by the Strongest Kindergarten Teacher! | |||
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| Kindergarten WARS (幼稚園WARS Yōchien Wars) | Shounen Jump Plus | Manga Series | |
| Action, Romance, Comedy | March 3, 2023 | Shounen | |
| Welcome to Kindergarten Noir, an exclusive institution attended by the offspring of prominent global figures. Within this unique setting, Teacher Rita, while actively searching for a romantic partner, has encountered difficulties in finding a suitable match. However, fate takes an unexpected turn when a remarkably attractive assassin, targeting the children, enters the scene. What follows is an exhilarating blend of action, romance, and humor, as this captivating tale unravels within the confines of the world's safest kindergarten! | |||