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What the Ancient?! Here Comes Pharaoh-kun!
An ancient ruler awakens in a modern classroom, turning ordinary school life into mummy madness!
Author: Setta Kobayashi
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About This Series
What the Ancient?! Here Comes Pharaoh-kun! is a slapstick comedy manga created by Setta Kobayashi and serialized in Shueisha's Saikyou Jump. The story begins when Pharaoh XIV, an ancient ruler from Egypt, mysteriously awakens from a museum mummy into the modern era.
Instead of reclaiming a grand empire, Pharaoh-kun encounters an ordinary fourth-grade class president and decides to stay in a contemporary Japanese school. His complete ignorance of modern technology and social customs leads to endless absurd situations in the classroom.
The series relies heavily on fast-paced gag humor, visual slapstick, and comedic miscommunications between ancient Egyptian traditions and modern youth culture. Alongside his loyal servants and bizarre curses, Pharaoh-kun transforms daily school activities into outrageous spectacles.
Setta Kobayashi's expressive line art and energetic pacing make every chapter a lighthearted read. It stands out as an imaginative comedy that effortlessly blends historical themes with juvenile humor.
Series Highlights
- Features a hilarious collision between ancient Egyptian royal traditions and modern primary school rules.
- Showcases expressive comedic art and energetic character expressions by creator Setta Kobayashi.
- Delivers endless visual gags involving mummies, pyramids, and mystical ancient curses in everyday situations.
- Maintains a vibrant and upbeat narrative pace suitable for comedy fans of all ages.
Recommended For
- Readers who love fast-paced gag manga and absurdity-driven school comedies.
- Fans of creative character dynamics where historical figures encounter modern technology.
- Manga enthusiasts looking for a lighthearted and stress-relieving comedy experience.
Reading Experience
- Pay attention to the background details and Pharaoh-kun's comical overreactions to simple modern objects.
- Enjoy how the supporting characters react to Pharaoh-kun's ancient curses with deadpan realism.
- Read in short bursts to fully appreciate the high-energy gag density in each chapter.
Publication Info
- Serialized in Shueisha's Saikyou Jump magazine from 2013 to 2018.
- Compiled into 2 total tankobon volumes under the Jump Comics imprint.
- Created by Setta Kobayashi, who later worked on official spin-off projects including Black Clover: Asta-kun Mahoutei e no Michi.
Official Sources
- Japanese Wikipedia - Nante Koddai! Pharaoh-kunhttps://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%81%AA%E3%82%93%E3%81%A6%E5%8F%A4%E3%81%A3%E4%BB%A3!_%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AA%E3%81%8F%E3%82%93
- Shueisha Official Book Catalog - Volume 1https://www.shueisha.co.jp/books/items/contents.html?isbn=978-4-08-880175-9
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