On Monday, April 28, 2025, fans of the popular series Tower of God were treated to the release of the first six chapters of a new Urek Mazino-centric side story. The side story was officially launched on the Naver WEBTOON platform in Korea, with subsequent chapters set to be serialized every Tuesday in the country.
While the English version of the side story is not yet available on the English Webtoon website, fans are eagerly anticipating its release. Given the immense popularity of the main Tower of God series and the hiatus it is currently on, it is expected that an official translation will be made available soon.
Titled Urek Mazino, the new series focuses on the character Urek Mazino, a fan-favorite from the mainline series. Created by S.I.U, the author and illustrator of the main series, this spinoff aims to expand the narrative universe of the Tower of God franchise and engage readers in new and exciting ways.
The spinoff delves into the backstory of Urek Mazino before he entered the Tower and explores his motivations for climbing it. Central to the story is the character Phantaminum, an Axis User who serves as the antagonist to Urek’s protagonist role. Phantaminum is a mysterious and powerful figure in the Tower of God universe, known for surpassing even King Jahad in strength.
In the mainline series, Urek Mazino is introduced as an Irregular, the second strongest active Ranker in the Tower. As the vice commander of Wolhaiksong, a group dedicated to finding a way out of the Tower, Urek plays a crucial role in the series’ overarching narrative.
S.I.U, whose pen name stands for “Slave. In. Utero,” began the Tower of God webtoon in 2010 on the Naver platform. The series has garnered a massive following and was adapted into a television anime in 2020. With the release of the Urek Mazino spinoff, fans can look forward to further exploration of the rich and intricate world of the Tower of God universe.
As the spinoff continues to unfold, fans can expect new revelations about Urek Mazino, his relationship with Phantaminum, and the secrets of the Tower. With S.I.U at the helm, the Tower of God franchise continues to captivate audiences with its compelling storytelling and complex characters.
