[Starting Today] Uruguayan Manga Artist Debuts! Gin's '5-fun no Ace' Begins Serialization in Starts Publishing's 'comic Zeraise' Today, April 10

Serialization Finally Starts Today! A Rising Star from Uruguay in South America Enters the Japanese Manga Industry

The new manga '5-fun no Ace' by Gin, a student participating in the 'Global Tokiwaso Project' (a manga study abroad program for foreigners operated by DEOW Co., Ltd. / Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President: Masaaki Manabe; hereafter 'DEOW'), began serialization today, April 10, 2026, in the boys' manga magazine 'comic Zeraise' issue 5 published by Starts Publishing.

One of the biggest highlights of this work is that the author, Gin, is from Uruguay. For a manga artist from Uruguay to debut with a serialization in a Japanese commercial manga magazine is an unprecedented achievement in history, according to our company's research. The memorable first chapter kicks off spectacularly with the magazine's lead color pages for new series.

The 'Strongest Bench' Overturns Common Sense! Volleyball Manga '5-fun no Ace'

'5-fun no Ace', which began distribution today, is a sports manga themed around high school volleyball. Catchphrase: 'The strongest bench overturns common sense!?' Story: '5-fun no Ace' is a sports manga themed around volleyball. It promises highly passionate drama, depicting the protagonist's pride and the teammates' growth as they stake everything on short playing times and limited chances. Author Gin's comment: 'The serialization in a Japanese commercial magazine that I dreamed of since I was in Uruguay has finally become a reality today. I want to cross borders and deliver a passionate story to many Japanese readers.'

Bringing Global Talent to Japan. The Challenge of the Global Tokiwaso Project

This project is DEOW's original training program where aspiring manga artists from overseas live together in Japan and aim for a professional debut through professional guidance and industry networks. Gin's debut this time has become a historic case proving that overseas talent can succeed as professionals in the Japanese manga industry, overcoming language and cultural barriers. DEOW will continue to support young people worldwide who dream of becoming manga artists, contributing to the further diversification and revitalization of the Japanese manga world.

[Publication Information] Title: 5-fun no Ace Author Pen Name: Gin Author's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gin_mangaka/ Publication Medium: comic Zeraise (Starts Publishing: [Link])