Significant Updates from the Manga World
- The Oshi no Ko manga has concluded after a remarkable four-year journey, with its last chapter dropping on November 14, 2024.
- Aka Akasaka’s upcoming endeavor is a fantasy romance manga, in collaboration with artists Ajichika and Aoi Kujira, set for release in Spring 2025.
- The future of Oshi no Ko’s illustrator, Mengo Yokoyari, remains uncertain as she embarks on a new one-shot project.
The Conclusion of Oshi no Ko: A Milestone in Manga History
The Oshi no Ko manga has wrapped up a successful serialization that began on April 23, 2020, garnering widespread acclaim for its compelling storytelling and vibrant characters. Fans have embraced its unique blend of drama and humor, making its conclusion bittersweet.
November 14, 2024, marked the release of its long-awaited final chapter, allowing creator Aka Akasaka to shift focus to his next project. While specific details about this upcoming work remain under wraps, a teasing graphic hints at an exciting new direction.
What’s Next for Aka Akasaka?
Aka Akasaka’s next series promises to transport readers into a captivating fairy-tale realm where themes of love and romance will take center stage. This project is expected to resonate well with fans, particularly given Akasaka’s past successes with series like Kaguya-sama: Love is War.
First Look at the new Fantasy Romance Manga by Aka Akasaka (Kaguya-sama, Oshi no Ko) starting in Spring 2025 in Weekly Young Jump! Art by Aji Chika (Record of Ragnarok) & Series Composition by Aoi Kujira. Fantasy Romance in a Fairytale-like World about the Love of a Prince & a Princess pic.twitter.com/ROuLJkSzFA — Manga Mogura RE (Anime & Manga News) (@MangaMoguraRE) November 13, 2024
Enriching this new project, acclaimed illustrators Ajichika and Aoi Kujira will collaborate with Akasaka, bringing their expertise from previous hits like Record of Ragnarök to the table, with Ajichika handling the artwork and Aoi Kujira overseeing series composition.
Aka Akasaka: A Two-Time Success Story
Aka Akasaka is celebrated for his significant contributions to manga, particularly with Kaguya-sama: Love is War, which many consider his masterpiece. Launched in 2015, the series concluded in 2022, while Akasaka simultaneously worked on Oshi no Ko, which began serialization shortly thereafter.
Kaguya-sama’s incredible journey has led to over 22 million copies sold, establishing it as one of the all-time best-selling manga series. The anime adaptation, produced by A-1 Pictures, aired in multiple seasons starting in 2019, showcasing its widespread popularity.
Similarly, Oshi no Ko received an anime adaptation that debuted in April 2023, quickly becoming a sensation and boosting manga sales to over 18 million copies.
Currently, Oshi no Ko can be streamed on HIDIVE, providing fans continued access to this engaging narrative.
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