{"rewrite":{"id":"r_7dd5181f07a02d62f6134403","clusterId":"c_af1b338656b5b9ae5464b689","slug":"mikito-chinen-launches-new-manga-prometheus-taisen","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Mikito Chinen Launches New Manga Prometheus Taisen","summary":"Mikito Chinen has launched a new manga series titled Prometheus Taisen on Kadokawa's ComicWalker platform, with art by Kiyo Hasui. The story is set in 2045 after a calamity, where humanity fights back against monsters called \"insects\" using a guardian named Prometheus. The series follows orphan Jun Amamiya, who merges with biocomputer cells to protect the Earth.","whyItMatters":"Chinen, known for the Ameku M.D. franchise, expands his portfolio with a sci-fi action series that launches alongside the conclusion of his current manga adaptation.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eMikito Chinen, the creator behind the \u003ci\u003eAmeku M.D.\u003c/i\u003e franchise, has started a new manga on Kadokawa\u0026#39;s ComicWalker platform. Titled \u003ci\u003ePrometheus Taisen\u003c/i\u003e (Prometheus War), the series is drawn by Kiyo Hasui, who previously adapted Clon Jun\u0026#39;s \u003ci\u003eJakuten Zero Kyūketsuki no Ryōchi Kaikaku\u003c/i\u003e web novel into manga form. The story takes place in 2045, a decade after monsters called \u0026#34;insects\u0026#34; descended from the sky and invaded major cities. The protagonist, orphan Jun Amamiya, has merged with biocomputer cells and fights as part of the Prometheus defense force.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Chinen and artist Eri Takenashi are ending their \u003ci\u003eAmeku Nakao no Suiri Karute - Sphere no Shitenshi\u003c/i\u003e manga, which will conclude with its third compiled volume on July 7. That manga, based on Chinen\u0026#39;s light novel series, launched in September 2024 and has already inspired a television anime and a live-action series.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Mikito Chinen (Ameku M.D.) launches new manga Prometheus Taisen on ComicWalker, drawn by Kiyo Hasui. A sci-fi story set in 2045 where humanity fights insect-like monsters.","twitterPost":"Mikito Chinen (Ameku M.D.) launches new manga Prometheus Taisen on ComicWalker, drawn by Kiyo Hasui. Sci-fi story set in 2045: humanity fights insect-like monsters with the Prometheus guardian.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Mikito Chinen has launched a new manga series, Prometheus Taisen, on Kadokawa's ComicWalker platform, with art by Kiyo Hasui. The sci-fi story is set in 2045 after a calamity, following orphan Jun Amamiya who merges with biocomputer cells to fight monsters. Chinen's current Ameku M.D. manga adaptation is also ending with its third volume next month.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Anime News Network\",\"url\":\"https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-15/ameku-m.d.s-mikito-chinen-launches-new-manga/.238504\",\"title\":\"Ameku M.D.'s Mikito Chinen Launches New Manga\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4002,"outputTokens":707,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1781535960,"createdAt":"2026-06-15T15:00:06.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-15T15:04:57.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-15T15:04:57.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_af1b338656b5b9ae5464b689","canonicalTitle":"News\nAmeku M.D.'s Mikito Chinen Launches New Manga","representativeArticleId":"a_6f6fc599d1fb2e1ce3bcdd28","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[\"Prometheus Taisen\"],\"work_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[\"Mikito Chinen\",\"Kiyo Hasui\"],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"manga\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-15T14:15:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-15T14:15:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-15T15:04:57.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Anime News Network","url":"https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-15/ameku-m.d.s-mikito-chinen-launches-new-manga/.238504","title":"News\nAmeku M.D.'s Mikito Chinen Launches New Manga"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":["Prometheus Taisen"],"work_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":["Mikito Chinen","Kiyo Hasui"],"type":"announcement","domain":"manga","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Mikito Chinen launched the manga Prometheus Taisen on Kadokawa's ComicWalker platform, with art by Kiyo Hasui.","The story is set in 2045, a decade after monsters called 'insects' invaded major cities.","The protagonist, orphan Jun Amamiya, merges with biocomputer cells to fight as part of the Prometheus defense force.","Chinen and artist Eri Takenashi are ending their manga Ameku Nakao no Suiri Karute - Sphere no Shitenshi, which concludes with its third volume on July 7.","The Ameku Nakao no Suiri Karute manga, based on Chinen's light novel series, launched in September 2024 and has inspired a television anime and a live-action series."]}