Uniqlo has unveiled the Manga UT Shueisha 100th Anniversary Collection, a collaboration celebrating the publisher's century-long influence on global manga. The series features T-shirt designs inspired by iconic manga titles, allowing fans to wear elements of their favorite stories. The first release includes 13 designs from eight acclaimed series.
Uniqlo, a global fashion brand, is marking Shueisha's 100th anniversary with a special line of UT T-shirts that bring manga artistry to everyday apparel. Shueisha, renowned for its role in shaping the manga industry over decades, partners with Uniqlo to create this commemorative collection. The initiative highlights the publisher's legacy of rich storytelling and its impact across cultures and generations.
Over the coming two years, Uniqlo plans to introduce approximately 100 designs, each capturing memorable scenes, characters, and artistic styles from popular manga titles. These shirts aim to evoke the excitement and nostalgia of the stories, serving as both tributes to manga culture and personal expressions of fandom.
The initial launch focuses on 13 men's T-shirt designs drawn from eight series in Shueisha's catalog: Hunter × Hunter, Jujutsu Kaisen, YuYu Hakusho, Kingdom, Golden Kamuy, Saint Seiya (Knights of the Zodiac), Captain Tsubasa, and Kinnikuman. Each design reflects the unique visual essence that has made these works enduring favorites.
Set for release on March 23, 2026, the T-shirts will be priced at PHP 790 and available at all Uniqlo stores as well as online via uniqlo.com. This collection merges fashion with narrative tradition, offering fans a wearable way to honor manga's creative heritage and cultural significance.