**Manga Based on the Life of Smash Bros. Creator Masahiro Sakurai Releases Next Month**
*News by William D’Angelo | Posted 30 minutes ago | 144 Views*
A new manga book based on the life of Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of the beloved **Super Smash Bros.** series, is set to launch next month in Japan.
The manga is titled *Masahiro Sakurai: Making the World More Fun with Games* (rough translation), as reported by VideoGamesChronicle. It promises to reveal the behind-the-scenes story of the creation of iconic games that have entertained players worldwide—namely *Kirby* and *Super Smash Bros.*
Sakurai himself supervised the creation of this manga, ensuring an authentic portrayal of his journey. In addition to the illustrated story, the book will include other written sections covering Sakurai’s life timeline and an insightful article about working as a video game developer.
The manga will be divided into six chapters as follows:
1. Young Sakurai and Games
2. The Birth of Kirby
3. The Beginning of Super Smash Bros
4. The Founding of Sora, Inc
5. The Legacy
6. A Beacon for the Future
*Masahiro Sakurai: Making the World More Fun with Games* is scheduled for release in Japan on **November 18**, priced at ¥1,430 (approximately $9.45 USD). Currently, there is no information regarding an English version or international release.
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https://www.vgchartz.com/article/466026/manga-based-on-the-life-of-smash-bros-creator-masahiro-sakurai-releases-next-month/
