New Horror Home Comedy by "AGRAVITY BOYS" Artist Atsushi Nakamura Launches in Jump

In the 19th issue of "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha), released on April 6, 2026, Atsushi Nakamura, known for his series "AGRAVITY BOYS," launched his new series "Roku no Okashina Ie" (roughly: "Roku's Strange House"). The new work is a horror home comedy. The plot begins when high school student Seiroku Aki, a member of the science club, wants to prove the existence of five supposedly cursed, non-existent entities. He performs a ritual but is simultaneously afflicted by all five curses.

To celebrate the series launch, an official promotional video was released. The 19th issue of the magazine also contains the finale of Hideaki Nabe's series "Tonari no Kobegawa." The second and third (final) volumes of this series will be released on June 4, 2026.

The upcoming issues of "Weekly Shonen Jump" will bring more new launches: On April 13, issue 20 will see the start of "Natsu to Mushikago" ("Summer and the Insect Cage") by Masayoshi Satoshō ("Momiji no Kisetsu"), and on April 20, issue 21 will follow with "2-nen B-gumi Yusha Destroyers" ("Class 2B: Hero Destroyers") by Hideaki Sorachi, the creator of "Gintama."