G2 announces Red Aura, an original webcomic series

G2 launched Red Aura, a webcomic based on its own journey throughout esports, on October 31st. This bold, creative product is the perfect gift to fans celebrating G2’s 10th anniversary this month.

The Berlin-based esports organization developed Red Aura in collaboration with the renowned Japanese Art Director Runbel and studio KISAI Entertainment, which is responsible for the webcomic adaptations of AVATAR: The Last Airbender and The Beginning After the End.

Red Aura is set in a world of magical nomads and focuses on the story of Asa, a “young girl from nowhere,” who is determined to become the greatest Nomad. Though each arc of Red Aura is inspired by G2’s last 10 years in esports, the webcomic “reimagines it infinitely closer and more personal to the characters’ experiences,” drawing inspiration from the people who helped build G2’s legacy.

“This is a magical world full of unique powers, political games, and personal challenges that confront our characters to grow beyond their wildest expectations, or suffer the brutal consequences in this competitive world,” the press release reads.

The first five episodes of Red Aura are already available in Japanese on WEBTOON’s LINE MANGA. The following episodes of Red Aura will be released weekly, totaling over 40 in the first season. Red Aura will also be available on WEBTOON’s English platform soon, G2 said.

G2 and Runbel comment on Red Aura

Fans will follow Asa’s journey to the top. Credit: © G2 Esports

Both G2 and Runbel have provided separate statements to the press about Red Aura. For Sabrina Ratih, G2’s COO, Red Aura is a reflection of the organization’s chase of excellence.

 G2 is at the heart of digital-first entertainment, and with Red Aura, we’ve created a story that anyone can enjoy, whether they’re an esports fan or not.

We see this as the next step in G2’s evolution into an entertainment powerhouse, with a beautifully crafted story inspired by the challenges overcome on our journey. We’re doing something completely new here, taking a big leap into the unknown, but are really excited for readers to experience and enjoy this new world with us.

Runbel, on the other hand, said that reading Red Aura was like revisiting the past.

I’m from Japan and grew up surrounded by manga culture. When I first saw this project and the early storyboards, I was reminded of the excitement I felt reading manga as a child, and the dreams and aspirations I had for the future. I could feel the fiery energy of the characters, and I felt I had come across a work that was full of passion and vitality.

As we grow up, we gradually lose the ‘innocence of childhood.’ Reading this work reminded me of many of the dreams I had as a child. I am very honored to have been involved in this work, transcending national borders. Thank you.

Fans can watch Red Aura’s animated trailer below via G2’s YouTube. Stay tuned to Jaxon.gg for more esports news.

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Feature image credit: © G2 Esports