TRUMP: Prequel Manga from Delico’s Nursery

Artist Hamaguri Steps Back for Health Treatment

In an unexpected turn of events, artist Hamaguri has put the beloved TRUMP prequel manga, Cocoon, on pause. This hiatus comes as the creator tackles medical treatment for a condition that remains undisclosed. The announcement was made in Kadokawa Shoten’s Young Ace magazine’s February issue. Meanwhile, updates are promised through the series’s social media accounts once Hamaguri is ready to return.

Manga Marvels on Hold

Hamaguri introduced Cocoon to the pages of Young Ace just a few months ago, on September 4. Before this, the artist, alongside Kenichi Suemitsu, brought the TRUMP saga to life in November 2020. Suemitsu’s original stage play, which started in 2009, served as a muse. It painted a hauntingly vivid world of vampires and immortality’s elusiveness. This first manga wrapped up in December 2023, with its debut volume released in June 2021.

Vampire Tales Transcend Media

The captivating universe of TRUMP doesn’t confine itself to the page or stage. It inspired a television anime titled Delico’s Nursery, which made its grand entrance in August 2024. Accompanying this was a teaser released in September 2023, unveiling a tale shrouded in mystery and legend.

Once echoing with the power of immortality, the vampire race saw their world split between the mortal and the everlasting. Only whispers remain of one true immortal, the so-called TRUE OF VAMP. This daunting figure, believed to be the origin of Vamps, ties together ancient myths with contemporary strife.

The Legacy Lives On

Suemitsu’s initial stage production hasn’t just remained in dusty archives. It blossomed into a web of sequels, short stories, and even concerts. Fans remain hopeful for Hamaguri’s swift recovery, eager to delve once more into this intricate tapestry of vampire lore. As we await further news, one thing’s clear—neither creator nor fan can resist the pull of this enthralling universe.

Stay tuned as we follow this story, wishing for Hamaguri’s speedy return to the artistic helm. For now, the anticipation hangs, much like the tale of TRUMP, in a balance of intrigue and expectation.