According to leaks, Aka Akasaka, renowned for his captivating works Kaguya-sama: Love is War and Oshi no Ko, is set to return with a new manga series in 2025.
How will fans accept the new work? The hate is still hot, and the ending of Oshi no Ko has been rated ‘the most disappointing.’ It can be said that fans would have mixed feelings as Akasaka brings out his trademark sweet-tasting poison.
Aka Akasaka is set to release the new manga around Spring 2025. His new series will explore the fantasy genre—a first for Akasaka. Record of Ragnarok famed illustrator Ajichika will cast the artwork magic.
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After establishing himself in psychological drama and comedy, Aka Akasaka is venturing into fantasy. Akasaka is a former mangaka who retired from drawing manga to pursue his dream of creating worlds and stories that can enthrall their readers.
Leaks indicate that his upcoming manga will be set in a fairy-tale world where fate guides princes and princesses (leaked synopsis).
Ajichika, familiar with more action-style illustrations, would be a great fit for this theme, not to mention a fresh slate, away from the style of both Kagyua-sama and Oshi no Ko.
How do the fans feel about the new manga?
Due to the tragic and unexpectedly brutal ending of Oshi no Ko, the fans who were previously praising Akasaka have turned against him. Dissatisfied with both the endings of his works, the fans conclude that they cannot be played by Akasaka anymore.
The fans and readers believe that it is because of the distraction of the new work that Akasaka couldn’t focus on Oshi no Ko’s ending, leading to its degraded quality. So, how long until he gets bored of the new one- is the burning question.
The initial response has been mixed. Some are excited to see Akasaka’s take on fantasy, while others worry due to his reputation for unresolved endings.
Will Aka Akasaka’s Fantasy Win Fans Over?
As Aka Akasaka ventures into the fantasy genre, an unchartered territory for him, fans are buzzing with speculation about his latest project.
Set in a world of princes and princesses guided by fate, the new manga promises a fairy-tale backdrop that departs from the modern-day settings of Kaguya-sama and Oshi no Ko.
It has to be noted that both Aksaka’s works have gained fame and it is admirable that he is willing to risk writing a completely different genre. But aspects like the Crow Girl in Oshi no Ko, along with the reincarnation, are elements that Akasaka has done well.
Given his history of complex, multi-layered plots, it’s likely that this fantasy series will feature more than just magical tropes and mystical settings.
There might be many intricate characters and psychological twists woven into the tale, and it may be based on a royal hierarchy of some sort. Fans cannot stay away and might forget Oshi no Ko’s disappointment in a year.
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