Core Viewpoint - The collaboration between Japanese animation companies Shueisha and Futabasha marks the first time that the manga series "Chibi Maruko-chan" and "Crayon Shin-chan" will be combined into a total of three joint manga works, which will be published in magazines and online platforms [1] Group 1 - The announcement was made on February 25, indicating a strategic partnership between the two companies [1] - The joint works will feature characters from both manga series, appealing to a broad audience [1] - This collaboration aims to enhance the visibility and popularity of both franchises in the competitive manga market [1]