Junior Mangaka Debuts Figure Skating Pairs Story in Weekly Shōnen Jump

A new manga series focusing on pair figure skating, titled "Two on Ice," has made its debut in the latest issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump. The creator of the series, Itsuho Elku, has already made a name for himself in the manga world and received an honorable mention at the 100th Tezuka Award.

The story revolves around Hayato Minegoshi, a young man who was fascinated by the breathtaking figure skating performances of Saotome Kikosu in his youth. Kikosu, once considered an extraordinary talent with a promising future, mysteriously disappeared one day. Three years after her disappearance, Minegoshi, now in his final year of middle school, meets Kikosu again. A promotional video was also released to mark the manga's debut.