When is the campaign period for Shadow Master?

It runs from May 16 to May 24, 2026, 23:59 (JST) on the official X account.

Will the series be available outside Japan?

Currently, it is distributed on Piccoma Japan, but MUGEN FACTORY aims for global distribution.

What is the setting of the story?

The story takes place in a desolate city known as the 'Lost Area'.

TOHO and MUGEN FACTORY Launch Original SMARTOON® 'Shadow Master' on Piccoma

Published May 18, 2026 8:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:04 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

MUGENUP's MUGEN FACTORY and TOHO have co-produced a new webtoon titled 'Shadow Master -Moonlit Unrivaled Drama-', launched on Piccoma on May 16, 2026. This action fantasy follows a persecuted doppelganger boy fighting to save his loved one.

MUGENUP Co., Ltd. (CEO: Shogo Ito; Location: Shinjuku, Tokyo) and TOHO Co., Ltd. (President: Hiroyasu Matsuoka; Head Office: Chiyoda, Tokyo) have officially launched their co-produced original SMARTOON® series, 'Shadow Master -Moonlit Unrivaled Drama-', on the digital manga and novel service 'Piccoma' starting Saturday, May 16, 2026.

◆ Now Serializing on Piccoma The series began its run on May 16. Fans can access the work via the Piccoma platform and follow the official X account for updates.

< Synopsis > In the desolate city known as 'Lost Area,' a doppelganger boy named Salt has lived a life of persecution. His brief period of peace, found through a girl named Rakuna, is shattered when mysterious monsters suddenly appear and slaughter her before his eyes. Consumed by rage, Salt awakens a dormant power. Meeting a mysterious girl named Hakua, he travels back to the past to reclaim everything he lost and take revenge on the monsters.

◆ Highlights The series features powerful battle scenes showcasing awakened monstrous powers and a gripping drama of a boy defying fate. It combines an emotional storyline with stylish action animation unique to the SMARTOON format.

◆ Launch Celebration Campaign To commemorate the launch, a Follow & Repost campaign is being held on the official X account (@shadowmaster_jp). From May 16 to May 24, 2026, ten participants will be selected by lottery to receive 1,000 yen Amazon Gift Cards.

About MUGEN FACTORY MUGEN FACTORY is a webtoon studio operated by MUGENUP. Leveraging a network of approximately 50,000 registered creators and an efficient production workflow, the studio has established a system capable of producing 60 episodes per month, targeting both domestic and international markets.

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TOHO and MUGEN FACTORY Launch Original SMARTOON® 'Shadow Master' on Piccoma

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