Josuto Level2 (Manga)

## Josuto ZERO

***Josuto ZERO*** (*ジョストZERO*) is a Japanese manga written by mangaka Sayuri Chie, supervised by *Josuto* creator Ryoko Uematsu, and illustrated by artist Nikiichi Tobita. It serves as the sequel series to the original Josuto manga, which began its run in 1994 and ended in 2006. It features a more mature art style drawn by Tobita, who is known for drawing intricate faces with a hint of realism.

In-universe, the series takes place 10 years after the events of the original manga's end, with a 29 year-old Josuto as the lead. An anime adaptation of *Level2* was announced for a simultaneous worldwide release in late 2025. It is unclear if it will carry the same name as the manga.

## Characters

### Main Protagonists

*Josuto Shirokuro*

Josuto's story picks up 10 years after the Genetas arc. Josuto is now a 29 year-old, and he still lives in the same Valencia Outskirts home he bought with his prize money in the very first arc of the original series.

Josuto left the Knights after the end of the Genetas arc, so he has not seen those who were his friends in 10 years. Fully adult Josuto is notably more muscular than his teenage counterpart. His attire has changed; he now dons a sleeveless hoodie, which is very reminiscent of his classic striped shirt, alongside brown cargo pants and metallic boots. His hair has shortened significantly, although it retains its shape.

*Emilia Skylily*

*Zirus Federer*

*Blaze Kai*

*Sam Tango*

*Diane Bellamy*

*Alafin "Alf" Quigly*

*Bolt Stein*

*Totensha Fahrbach*

*Dr. Sun Gamma*

### Main Villains

*Byorem / Prince Josumi*

Grey, Orchid and Cyan Thunder

The son of Josuto and Oletta.

*Queen Oletta*

Orchid Water

The wicked wife of King Josuto.

### Other Characters

*King Josuto*

Black, White, and Cyan Thunder

He is the alternate world's version of Josuto. Although King Josuto is not fully a villain, his tyrannical and ignoble ways make him a major antagonistic force during his namesake arc. He dons a red cloak, a gold crown, and a golden striped royal gown. He wields a massive sword made from BlackWhite electricity.

*Lake*

*Jes Troy*

*Galahad*

*Sir Bolt*

*Madam Diane*

*Princess Josuko*

Grey, Orchid and Cyan Thunder

The daughter of King Josuto and Oletta.

*Prince* *Josuya*

Grey and Cyan Thunder

The son of King Josuto and Oletta.

*Princess Crimson*

Grey and Scarlet Thunder + Vampire Flight

The daughter of King Josuto and the alternate world's Scarlet. She is shunned by Queen Oletta and somewhat neglected by King Josuto. She has a close bond with her half-sister, Josuko.

## Story Sagas

King Josuto Arc - Chapters 1-22

The inaugural arc of Level2 begins 10 years after the original manga's ending. Notably, it does not feature any of the Knights members (except for two alternate world versions of them which are featured lightly) and is meant to be an "solo adventure" for Josuto.

We begin the series with an adult Josuto outside his home in the Valencia Outskirts. This opening is very similar to how the original manga ended.

In the nighttime, Josuto visits the Door of Aegis hidden beneath the forest's well.

After exploring this kingdom for some time, Josuto meets an alternate reality version of himself, as well as this version's family.

Falsely presenting his son, Geal, as an unstoppable berserker bent on killing his own family and taking over the throne, the wicked King Josuto and Queen Olletta deceive the main timeline's Josuto, aiming to execute a truly vicious plan.

Queen Oletta eliminates King Josuto, much to the shock of everyone in the throne room.

Josuto, Lake, Sir Samuel, and Johaku vs Jestroy.

After the final battle with Prince Geal and Queen Oletta,

Maygus Unders Arc - Chapters 22-?

- Maygus Unders (two forms)

Maygus Unders is the new villain in this arc. Maygus is a tall, gaunt man who always wears a newsboy hat.

Introduction of the Ace seals, which are power-boosting spells discovered by the Knights.

- Pipher

- Invoxy