Fire Emblem: Wanlu Qiansi Manga Announced, Chapter 0 Out September 4
Nintendo has officially announced a manga adaptation for its popular strategy RPG Fire Emblem: Wanlu Qiansi (火焰纹章：万缕千丝), marking a major cross-media move for the upcoming title. The manga will be serialized in Shueisha’s monthly magazine Saikyo Jump, bringing the game’s world to the page ahead of its release. According to the announcement, the adaptation gives fans a new way to step into the game’s fantasy universe before the full experience arrives. The project represents an unusual rollout, pairing the manga with the game’s launch window.
The manga is being illustrated by acclaimed manga artist Jinri Helao, who will adapt the story starting from the game’s prologue, kicking off with Chapter 0. This opening chapter is designed to guide readers into the game’s richly imagined fantasy setting. Chapter 0 is scheduled for release on September 4 (Friday), debuting alongside the October issue of Saikyo Jump. It will also be available simultaneously on the Shonen Jump+ manga app, catering to readers who prefer following the story digitally rather than in print.
For players anticipating the game’s official release on September 17, the manga is positioned as an ideal appetizer. Through Helao’s artwork, readers can familiarize themselves with the main characters and core background setting ahead of time, gaining a lighter, more accessible perspective on the game’s world. The serialization effectively offers an early glimpse at the narrative before the game itself ships, a move that could help newcomers and longtime fans alike prepare for what is coming next.
The release plan gives readers the freedom to choose between picking up the physical magazine or catching up on the app. Whether flipping through a paper copy of Saikyo Jump or following along on Shonen Jump+, fans have multiple ways to stay current with the story. With the game and manga landing within weeks of each other, this coordinated dual rollout is an interesting approach worth watching for Fire Emblem fans.
