Anagle Mole

Anagle Mole was serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine beginning in 2011. Written and illustrated by Fukuchi Tsubasa, who had previously gained industry attention for his work on The Law of Ueki, this series represents his venture into science fiction comedy. The story follows a member of an underground civilization who attempts to invade the surface world, only to find himself unexpectedly living with a human girl. The narrative is noted for its subversion of traditional shonen tropes, blending absurdist humor with themes of cultural displacement.

Fukuchi Tsubasa’s design approach for the series focused on expressive, clean line work that emphasized comedic timing and character reactions. The series was designed to fit within the competitive landscape of shonen magazine serialization, aiming to capture a younger demographic through its quirky premise and fast-paced interaction between the protagonist, Luu, and the human heroine. While it did not reach the same long-term cultural ubiquity as some of its contemporaries, it remains a notable example of the mid-2010s era of gag-focused manga.