Robot × LaserBeam
Robot × LaserBeam (ロボレーザービーム) is a Japanese sports manga series written and illustrated by Tadatoshi Fujimaki. It was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from March 18, 2017[1][2] to June 25, 2018.[3] It tells the story of an eccentric high school student nicknamed "Robot" who encounters golf for the first time.
Robot × LaserBeam | |
ロボレーザービーム (Robo Rēzā Bīmu) | |
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Genre | Sports |
Manga | |
Written by | Tadatoshi Fujimaki |
Published by | Shueisha |
English publisher | |
Imprint | Jump Comics |
Magazine | Weekly Shōnen Jump |
Demographic | Shōnen |
Original run | March 18, 2017 – June 25, 2018 |
Volumes | 7 |
Characters
Hatohara Robota - The Protagonist. A talented golfer with no interest in the game until "winning" a game against Youzan. His shot are considered by Friend and Opponents to be like Lasers. He is brutally honest and often has a blank expression on his face. His orange hair comes from his mom, who is Scottish.
Youzan Miura - Robota's Rival. A former Kendo player. He loves golf, and is always looking for a challenge. When he swings his clubs, they are considered to be similar to Iai slashes.
Reception
The manga had 460,000 copies in print as of December 2017.[4]
See also
- Kuroko's Basketball – Basketball manga from same author
References
- "Shonen Jump Magazine to Launch 6 New Series By Kuroko's Basketball, Beelzebub, More Authors". Anime News Network. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- "藤巻忠俊のゴルフマンガ、満を持してジャンプで始動!黒バス映画は本日公開". Comic Natalie. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- "Robot × Laserbeam, ZIGA Manga Both End in Shōnen Jump". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
- "Robot × Laserbeam Manga Has 460,000 Combined Print Copies, Digital Sales". Anime News Network. December 2, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2019.