Cruel Santino Unveils Manga Series, “Subaru Boys: The Flowers of the 1st Orcad Vol. 1”
Nigerian singer-songwriter Cruel Santino, formerly known as Santi, has ventured into the world of manga, revealing the completion of Subaru Boys: The Flowers of the 1st Orcad Vol. 1. The manga, created by Cruel Santino and illustrated by Upson, marks a significant digression from his music career but showcases his creative versatility.
Announced in a recent Instagram post, Santino shared that he had been working on the manga for four years, driven by a dream of creating a project that could be enjoyed by people around the world. He expressed his excitement about the project and revealed that the first volume is set to be released soon.
The multifaceted artist reflected on his motivation to create a manga that would stand among the best, further highlighting the growing community of Nigerian creators using progressive mediums to tell their stories. He expressed his excitement over the completion of Volume 1, noting that it marks an important milestone before embarking on new creative arcs.
Cruel Santino’s previous work, including his critically acclaimed album “Subaru Boys: Final Haven,” has been praised for its innovative sound and thought-provoking lyrics. It is possible that the manga series is a continuation of the “Subaru Boys” universe, offering fans a new way to experience the story.