Manga artist Shun Saeki announced on November 1, 2026, that they have concluded their long-standing exclusive contract with publisher Shueisha. In a statement posted to their official X (formerly Twitter) account, Saeki expressed gratitude to those who supported their work during the tenure and confirmed they are now open to new professional inquiries. While Saeki is seeking opportunities in illustration, character design, and art production, they noted that they are currently unable to commit to long-term projects. Saeki is widely recognized for their collaboration with writer Yūto Tsukuda on the long-running series Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma, which serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2012 to 2019. The duo later collaborated on the short-lived series Tenmaku Cinema, which ran in the same magazine from April to September 2023.