The Future of Play
FuturePlay Media began as the vision of J.A. Hernandez an artist, storyteller, and entrepreneur driven by the idea that creativity shouldn’t be boxed in by traditional industry limits. What started as a personal pursuit of art, film, and design evolved into a publishing powerhouse built on innovation, independence, and authenticity.
From the earliest YouTube projects at 13, through film school and a professional certificate in Visual Design completed in record time, Hernandez forged a skillset rooted in both artistry and discipline. That foundation became the launchpad for Duragon — the award-winning, manga-and-western-comic hybrid recognized by Shueisha’s MangaPlus awards.
But FuturePlay was never meant to stop at one title. It’s a movement. From Duragon to upcoming novels, children’s books, and multimedia ventures — is built on the four pillars that define the company’s identity:
Today, FuturePlay Media stands as proof that a single creator’s passion, when paired with strategic branding and relentless consistency, can grow into a recognizable name in both the manga and indie publishing spaces. It’s not just a company — it’s the forge where stories are tempered in fire and shaped into legends.
DURAGON
Duragon – The Journey
Duragon began as more than just a story — it was a test of will. Conceived by J.A. Hernandez, it started as sketches in the margins and fragments of a universe built on years of myth, philosophy, and personal transformation. It was never meant to simply entertain; Duragon was created to resonate, to reflect the battles we fight inside ourselves as much as the ones we imagine in fantastical worlds.
The project fused Japanese manga artistry with Western storytelling grit, creating a hybrid style that caught the attention of readers worldwide. Recognition came quickly — including acknowledgment by Shueisha’s MangaPlus awards, the world’s largest manga publisher — but the heart of Duragon has always been in its community, in the connection between the creator’s journey and the audience’s own growth.
Across its arcs, Duragon became a saga a hero’s path that mirrors the creator’s — forged through hardship, refined through discipline, and sharpened by relentless passion. From digital releases that racked up tens of thousands of reads to the upcoming physical editions, Duragon has become the flagship of FuturePlay Media, setting the standard for every project that will follow and more.
🔥 It is not just a comic. It’s a legend in progress — one forged in fire and tempered by every challenge that tried to stop it.
