Merry People of Elden Ring (opens in new tab) The parent company of developer FromSoftware decided that Elden Ring deserved a comic (Japanese manga) adaptation. Its parent company is Kadokawa, one of the world’s largest manga publishers.
So, with their vast talents, they decided to make a comedy. Goofy. A row of laughter. You can read the first two issues of him for free today. Via Comic Walker. (opens in new tab) announcement was made Famitsu. (opens in new tab)
If you’ve never read a Japanese manga, start reading from top right to bottom left, then click on the left side of the screen to advance through the pages. The first two problems are called “You thought this was serious, right?” and “probably a maiden”.
Manga fans will be pleased to know that the joke adaptation will be done by Nikiichi Tobita, author of the equally goofy fantasy manga The Cursed Sword Everyday Life. If there’s one, well, it’s a perfect match.It’s also a comic that turns a dark fantasy world into a comedy.
The debut issue is full of gags, both in breaking the fourth wall and in the game. “There are a lot of new proper nouns here,” says the confused protagonist at one point, completely mimicking his player demeanor wherever Fromsoft’s new game is. (Among them, there are many in the case of Elden Ring. (opens in new tab))
Thus, a knight in armor kicking a fool into orbit, a horse riding on solid thighs, a woman very frustrated with the limited choice of companions available, or the general If you want a comic about Elden Ring, go ahead and take a look at Comic Walker. (opens in new tab) The English version will be published in parallel with the Japanese version, and the next issue will be published on September 19th.
In other Elden Ring news, there’s an official 800-page art book. (opens in new tab) in the middle.They’re only in Japanese for now, but I’m hoping for an English version eventually as Elden Ring is undoubtedly a massive blockbuster and will prove to be influential for years to come. Ours Tyler Kolp Already Says Elden Ring Is The New Skyrim (opens in new tab)quoting the developer talking about how the game has already changed the game in progress.
