BANANA SIOULE is Now Live on Kickstarter!

A Pulse-Pounding Sports Saga Packed with Breakneck Action and High-impact Drama from the Mastermind Behind LASTMAN

The adrenaline-fueled sports manga BANANA SIOULE is now live on Kickstarter from Magnetic Press! Created by Michaël Sanlaville (Lastman, Hollywood Jan), this high-stakes, high-impact saga blends the intensity of rugby and dodgeball into a gripping, action-packed story of ambition and survival. The campaign features a variety of collector’s editions, including an exclusive boxed set of the three-volume series and an ultra-limited 600-page hardcover “Champion” Omnibus Edition.

In a near-future world where sports dominate entertainment, Banana Sioule introduces readers to Sioule—a brutal cocktail of rugby and dodgeball where only the strongest rise to the top. It’s the most dangerous, most violent, and most-watched event in global media history. Millions tuned in. Social networks go wild. And players become legends.

Helena Silver wants none of it.

Content with the quiet countryside, Helena spends her days working on the family farm, tending to injured cows, and camping by the sea. But her father has bigger dreams for her. And when a chance encounter introduces her to Sioule, an unexpected hunger to compete ignites within her. If she must leave home, why not go all the way? Why not take on the toughest, bloodiest sport in the world?

To carve out a place for herself in this ultra-testosterone arena, Helena will need more than talent. She’ll need sheer will, sharpened elbows, and knuckles ready to break expectations.

The Ultimate Collector’s Editions Magnetic Press is bringing Michaël Sanlaville’s complete Banana Sioule trilogy to Kickstarter with exclusive editions for dedicated fans:

– Standard 3-Volume Set: Classic manga-sized paperbacks with 200 pages of shonen-style action per volume.
– Exclusive Boxed Set: All three books in a premium slipcase with bonus art prints and a PVC keychain.
– “Champion” Hardcover Omnibus Edition: A Kickstarter-exclusive ultra-limited edition 600-page hardcover featuring a textured, die-cut window, a numbered bookplate signed by Sanlaville, an exclusive production sketchbook, and a Gold Medal Keychain. This edition will not be available in stores!

Author Michaël Sanlaville honed his craft at the prestigious Gobelins School of Animation. From scribbling dinosaurs at age four to co-creating one of France’s most celebrated manga series, Sanlaville’s kinetic storytelling and jaw-dropping action sequences have cemented his status as a visionary in the world of comics. Banana Sioule is his latest masterpiece, delivering a heart-racing sports saga unlike anything before.

This all-or-nothing campaign is now live, and fans are invited to grab their ringside seat and back this one-of-a-kind manga experience before the final bell! A retailer discount is available for verifiable businesses at a 50% wholesale rate.

Perfect for fans of Lastman, Haikyu!!, and Blue Lock, Banana Sioule delivers high-stakes sports drama with an unrelenting punch. Don’t miss your shot—the campaign ends on April 10th.

Magnetic Press is a leading publisher of high-quality graphic novels and art books, known for pushing the boundaries of storytelling through visually striking and innovative design.

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Al Mega

I'm Al Mega the CEO of Comic Crusaders, CEO of the Undercover Capes Podcast Network, CEO of Geekery Magazine & Owner of Splintered Press (coming soon). I'm a fan of comics, cartoons and old school video games. Make sure to check out our podcasts/vidcasts and more!