Tsunamoto and Tanishima Launch Manga with Mr. CB Soccer Characters
Get ready to dive into the thrilling world of manga! Atlanta 1996, a special project manga, is about to drop on July 23!
In the latest issue of Akita Shoten‘s Young Champion magazine, it was revealed that authors Masaya Tsunamoto and illustrator Isao Tanishima are launching a new manga project, featuring characters from their popular soccer manga Mr. CB, in the magazine’s next issue!
This special project manga takes a dramatic turn when soccer players Mamoru Yoshinaga, Akira Chigira, and Atsuhiko Kōno receive a surprise visit from the president’s office.

Tsunamoto and Tanishima have been making waves in the manga world with Mr. CB, which launched in Young Champion in 2018. The series follows the story of a center back, who leads his team to victory through sheer determination.
Kodansha‘s Weekly Morning first published Tsunamoto’s previous work, Giant Killing, back in 2007. The series inspired a TV anime, which was streamed by Crunchyroll and gained a massive following.
Kodansha USA Publishing also released the manga digitally in English, giving fans around the world a chance to experience the thrilling story.
Source: Young Champion issue 15 website