{"product_id":"new-game-vol-2-9781626927858","title":"New Game! Vol. 2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNew Game! Vol. 2 - Character Designer Adventures Continue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nNew Game! Vol. 2 continues the charming story of Suzukaze Aoba, a fresh-out-of-high-school character designer who landed her dream job at the gaming company behind one of her favorite titles. Despite her middle-schooler appearance, Aoba tackles professional responsibilities as she models and creates characters while navigating the daily realities of the game development industry.\n\n\u003ch2\u003e4-Panel Slice of Life Format\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThis seinen manga presents Aoba's workplace experiences through an engaging 4-panel comic strip format. Each page captures the humor, challenges, and heartwarming moments of working in game development. The storytelling style balances lighthearted comedy with authentic glimpses into the creative process behind video game character design.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGame Industry Setting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nVolume 2 explores the technical and social aspects of working at a game development studio. Readers follow Aoba as she learns industry techniques, collaborates with her co-workers, and develops her skills as a character designer. The manga provides an inside look at the workflows, deadlines, and team dynamics that define game production environments.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacter Development and Workplace Dynamics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nAs Aoba continues learning the ropes, this volume deepens relationships with her colleagues and showcases her growth as both a designer and professional. The narrative captures the mentorship, friendship, and occasional workplace challenges that shape her experience in the competitive gaming industry.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Creator Shotaro Tokuno\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nShotaro Tokuno is a Japanese manga creator best known for the series New Game! His work combines detailed knowledge of the game development process with accessible storytelling that appeals to both industry enthusiasts and general manga readers.\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nPublished by Seven Seas Entertainment in May 2018, this paperback edition continues the New Game! series for young adult and seinen manga audiences. The volume maintains the distinctive art style and pacing that made the first installment popular among fans of workplace comedies and game industry narratives.","brand":"Seven Seas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681423200530,"sku":"9781626927858","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c9f0d2ef-75ab-4347-a779-dc982280a50f.jpg?v=1733953225","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/new-game-vol-2-9781626927858","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}