Aka Akasaka, the writer of Oshi no Kois preparing its return to the world of manga with a new series that is expected to be ready for spring 2025. The news was announced in issue 50 of the magazine Young Jump by Shueisha last Thursday, generating great expectation among followers of his work.
The new project, whose script will be the work of Akasaka, will be illustrated by Ajichika, the artist behind the successful Record of Ragnarok. For its part, the composition of the story will be carried out by Aoi Kujira, known for his work in Geek Circle Crisis. The magazine has announced that the plot will be inspired by a fairy tale, with a prince and princess guided by destiny to meet.
In this way, Akasaka begins a new stage in his career as a mangaka. The author has enjoyed resounding success with Oshi no Kothe work he co-wrote with Mengo Yokoyari. The series, which recently concluded in Young Jumphas been very well received, enjoying great success in both the manga and animation industries. Volume number 16, which closes the story, will be published in Japan on December 18.
Oshi no Ko, the work that has conquered manga, anime, cinema and theater alike
The story of Oshi no Ko It premiered in April 2020. This work managed to attract the attention of many thanks to its exciting plot, which focuses on the world of entertainment and the entertainment industry. With an intriguing script that combines drama, suspense and a deep analysis of fame, the manga was a success in both sales and reviews.
The series won first place in the Next Manga Awards of 2021 and won the award for Best General Manga at the Kodansha Manga Awards in 2022. Additionally, she was nominated for the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2022 and has managed to position itself as one of the most popular mangas of the decade. At the moment, Oshi no Ko It has more than three million copies in circulation.
The anime adaptation of Oshi no Ko It has also had a very good track record. Its premiere in April 2023, with a 90-minute first episode, received numerous enthusiastic reviews. In addition, it became the most successful series in the history of HIDIVE, the streaming platform that has distributed anime internationally. Its first season aired on more than 29 channels in Japan. The second season premiered in July 2023 and it has recently been announced that the series will have a third season thanks to its very good reception.
The work has also made the leap to other media, including a live adaptation. This November, Amazon Prime Video is expected to release an eight-episode series based on the manga and a sequel film will be screened in theaters a short time later.
In addition, a theatrical adaptation of the series is being produced, with the staging of its “2.5D Stage Play arc”, which will be presented at the Umeda Arts Theater in Osaka from December 26 to 29, 2024.
A new manga full of magic and romance
Now, with the arrival of his new manga, Akasaka promises to continue surprising his followers with his excellent quality. Unlike Oshi no Ko, which focuses on the darker and more complex aspects of show business, the new project seems to step away from that realm a bit and embrace the enchanted air of fairy tales. The collaboration with Ajichika on the illustration and Aoi Kujira on the composition promises a visually and narratively beautiful work to enjoy.
The author, also known for Kaguya-sama: Love is Warhas proven to be a truly versatile storyteller. He has the ability to successfully address very different genres and themes, so his new project, although very different from the previous ones, could turn out to be a most charming story for lovers of romance and fantasy.
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