First French Creator Debuts on Shonen Jump+ via MANGA Plus Creators by SHUEISHA! NÉO's Ambitious One-Shot Releases on May 21!
SHUEISHA Inc. announced that the one-shot manga "Little Monster" by French creator NÉO, which won the Gold Award in the Monthly Awards on the overseas manga submission platform "MANGA Plus Creators by SHUEISHA," will begin serialization on "Shonen Jump+" and other platforms starting May 21.
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The one-shot manga "Little Monster," submitted by French creator NÉO to the overseas manga submission platform "MANGA Plus Creators by SHUEISHA" (hereafter "MPC"), will be released on the manga magazine app "Shonen Jump+" starting at 12:00 AM on Thursday, May 21.
This marks the second time a work submitted to "MPC" has been published on "Shonen Jump+," following "NO\NAME" (Story by Rafal Jaki / Art by MACHINE GAMU) released on January 29, 2023, and it is the first submission by a French creator.
Launched in August 2022 and operated by the Shonen Jump+ editorial department, "MPC" is a global manga submission and publication platform (supporting English and Spanish) aimed at overseas creators. It essentially serves as the international version of the Japanese submission and publication service "Jump Rookie!". The total number of submitted works has already exceeded 28,000 (74,000 episodes) between August 2022 and April 2026.
"Little Monster" was submitted in English to "MPC" in December 2025. This work won the Gold Award, the highest evaluation in the Monthly Awards, which announces winning entries from among the submissions every month. The creator secured a prize of 1 million Japanese Yen and publication on "Shonen Jump+" (Japanese version) and "MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA" (English and Spanish versions).
To commemorate this publication, an interview article with French creator NÉO will be published on "Jump Rookie!" starting at 12:00 AM on Thursday, May 21. Please look forward to it alongside the manga itself.
[Interview Article URL]: https://rookie.shonenjump.com/info/entry/202605-2_blog
The "Shonen Jump+" editorial department will continue to put even more effort into not only expanding the global reach of works by Japanese creators but also broadcasting works by overseas creators to the world.
©️NÉO / SHUEISHA
◆ "Little Monster" Story Synopsis
Alice, who works at a fast-food restaurant every day, has just one simple goal: to bring a smile to everyone she meets. However, one day, her overwhelming cheerfulness catches the eye of a television network, leading to an offer to appear on a certain "game show"...
◆ Author Profile
○ NÉO. A French creator. Currently works on the art for the serialized manga "Free Quest" published by the French publisher Pika Edition.
◆ "Little Monster" (on "Shonen Jump+")
https://shonenjumpplus.com/app/episode/ew100041216 *Available May 21 at 12:00 AM
◆ "MANGA Plus Creators by SHUEISHA" Top Page
https://mangaplus-creators.jp/
◆ "Little Monster" (on "MPC", English Version)
https://mangaplus-creators.jp/episodes/ws2512022211340027312575
The one-shot manga "Little Monster," submitted by French creator NÉO to the overseas manga submission platform "MANGA Plus Creators by SHUEISHA" (hereafter "MPC"), will be released on the manga magazine app "Shonen Jump+" starting at 12:00 AM on Thursday, May 21.
This marks the second time a work submitted to "MPC" has been published on "Shonen Jump+," following "NO\NAME" (Story by Rafal Jaki / Art by MACHINE GAMU) released on January 29, 2023, and it is the first submission by a French creator.
Launched in August 2022 and operated by the Shonen Jump+ editorial department, "MPC" is a global manga submission and publication platform (supporting English and Spanish) aimed at overseas creators. It essentially serves as the international version of the Japanese submission and publication service "Jump Rookie!". The total number of submitted works has already exceeded 28,000 (74,000 episodes) between August 2022 and April 2026.
"Little Monster" was submitted in English to "MPC" in December 2025. This work won the Gold Award, the highest evaluation in the Monthly Awards, which announces winning entries from among the submissions every month. The creator secured a prize of 1 million Japanese Yen and publication on "Shonen Jump+" (Japanese version) and "MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA" (English and Spanish versions).
To commemorate this publication, an interview article with French creator NÉO will be published on "Jump Rookie!" starting at 12:00 AM on Thursday, May 21. Please look forward to it alongside the manga itself.
[Interview Article URL]: https://rookie.shonenjump.com/info/entry/202605-2_blog
The "Shonen Jump+" editorial department will continue to put even more effort into not only expanding the global reach of works by Japanese creators but also broadcasting works by overseas creators to the world.
©️NÉO / SHUEISHA
◆ "Little Monster" Story Synopsis
Alice, who works at a fast-food restaurant every day, has just one simple goal: to bring a smile to everyone she meets. However, one day, her overwhelming cheerfulness catches the eye of a television network, leading to an offer to appear on a certain "game show"...
◆ Author Profile
○ NÉO. A French creator. Currently works on the art for the serialized manga "Free Quest" published by the French publisher Pika Edition.
◆ "Little Monster" (on "Shonen Jump+")
https://shonenjumpplus.com/app/episode/ew100041216 *Available May 21 at 12:00 AM
◆ "MANGA Plus Creators by SHUEISHA" Top Page
https://mangaplus-creators.jp/
◆ "Little Monster" (on "MPC", English Version)
https://mangaplus-creators.jp/episodes/ws2512022211340027312575
FAQ
What is the title of the new manga by a French author released on Shonen Jump+?
It is a one-shot manga titled 'Little Monster' by NÉO.
When is 'Little Monster' scheduled to be released?
It will be available from midnight (AM 0:00) on Thursday, May 21st.
How did this manga get published?
It won the Gold Award in the Monthly Awards on 'MANGA Plus Creators by SHUEISHA', earning 1 million JPY and publication rights.
What is 'MANGA Plus Creators by SHUEISHA'?
It is a global manga submission and publishing platform launched in August 2022 by the Shonen Jump+ editorial team.
Is there any special content released alongside the manga?
Yes, an interview with the author NÉO will be published on 'Jump Rookie!' starting at midnight on May 21st.