Shihei Lin, the legendary editor behind hits like "Dandadan," "Chainsaw Man," and "SPY×FAMILY," just dropped a bombshell: he's launching a brand-new, independent manga editorial department! And get this – they're already open for submissions, with plans to publish on an upcoming new manga platform. Naturally, fans are buzzing, wondering what kind of game-changing titles will emerge from this fresh venture.
Lin took to X on the 17th to announce, "We've formed a new manga editorial department and are now accepting submissions from writers and artists. The future publication platform will be a new media outlet currently in preparation. We welcome everyone to submit their work!"
Initially, some netizens were a bit confused, thinking this was another new project under the Jump umbrella. But Lin quickly clarified: this new media venture has absolutely zero ties to Shueisha or Jump+. It's all being run by his own company, "MixGreen." In short, we're talking about a completely independent, brand-new manga platform.
▼ And just for the record, MixGreen is Lin's brainchild, focusing on planning, editing, and producing a wide array of content, from manga and anime to films, TV dramas, and character design. 
Fun fact: Lin actually left Shueisha way back in 2022, and has been working as a freelance editor for Shonen Jump+ ever since. Beyond his editorial duties, he's been busy building his own company, pushing forward a diverse range of new projects, including anime, live-action adaptations, and even creator development programs. Talk about a multi-talented visionary!
This new editorial department has fans hyped, with comments like, "If Shihei Lin is behind it, you know it's gonna be good!" and "Feels like a magnet for super-talented creators!" Even industry insiders are chiming in, noting that "a lot of things are starting to move," speculating that this could spark a wave of manga artists shifting their focus to Lin's new venture.
And here's the half-joking, half-serious question everyone's buzzing about online: "What if 'Chainsaw Man' creator Tatsuki Fujimoto just decides to submit something?"
Netizens are already fantasizing: "If Fujimoto-sensei suddenly dropped a one-shot, the internet would absolutely break!" and "Honestly, it feels like something he'd totally do."
All in all, Shihei Lin's move to establish an independent manga editorial department isn't just a massive shake-up for the industry; it's got both creators and readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the next viral sensation or a whole new era for the manga world.
via： togetter