[Oshinoko] The series of about 4 and a half years has been completed! The cover of the final volume will be revealed and a project commemorating the completion will also be announced – The next work based on Aka Akasaka’s original work will start in the spring of 2025.
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The 166th and final chapter of the manga “[Oshi no Ko]” was published in the 50th issue of “Weekly Young Jump” released on November 14th. In the same issue, which marks the end of the series after about four and a half years, the cover of the 16th and final volume, which will be released on December 18th, was revealed, and a number of projects to commemorate the conclusion were also announced.
“[Oshi no Ko]” is a manga co-authored by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari that depicts the light and darkness of the entertainment world based on detailed research. Since the serialization began in April 2020, it has become a hot topic, gaining support from many celebrities and industry personnel. With that momentum, it won the grand prize in the “Next Coming Manga Awards 2021 Comics Category”. The cumulative circulation of the series exceeds 20 million copies.
It has also been made into an anime, and the first season, which aired in April 2023, received a tremendous response worldwide and gained popularity from a wide range of generations. The second season will be broadcast from July 2024, and the production of the third season has also been decided. The live-action drama will begin streaming on Amazon Prime Video from November 28th, and the live-action movie is also scheduled to be released in theaters on December 20th. Additionally, a 2.5-dimensional stage performance will be held in December.
The 50th issue of “Weekly Young Jump” marks the completion of this work’s four and a half years of serialization. In the same issue, the cover image of the final 16th volume, which will be released on December 18th, and the special edition “[Oshinoko]16 SPECIAL EDITION”, which will be released simultaneously with a special cover specification, book stand, and stickers, were released. . In addition, details of four projects to commemorate the conclusion were also announced.
A commemorative movie will be released on YouTube “Yanjan Manga TV[Shueisha Young Jump Official]” from 7pm on November 14th. The content looks back at each chapter of the story, and is performed in the style of the end credits using an arranged version of the new B Komachi’s song “STAR☆T☆RAIN” that was performed in the 11th episode of the TV anime “Idol”.
Also, from 7pm on the 14th, a special website “FAN ARENA” will be opened to commemorate the completion of the game, where you can post messages about your favorite characters and works. In “FAN ARENA”, downloadable original wallpapers will be released one by one depending on the number of messages posted, and a content “album” will be developed that summarizes the series from the beginning to the end.
Furthermore, the messages posted here are part of the promotional project “[Oshinoko]THE LAST STAGE in TOKYO DOME CITY” scheduled to be held at Tokyo Dome City starting from December 18th, the release date of the final 16th volume. It is also used for performances.
By posting impressions of the work, fan art, etc., and interacting with other fans, the official community for further expanding the world of this work and enjoying it even after the work is completed is called “[Oshinoko]Official Community Ichigo Pro Public Relations. A department was also born. It is said that other projects to celebrate the completion are underway one after another, and follow-up information will be announced on the special site “FAN ARENA”, “Ichigo Pro Public Relations Department”, “Weekly Young Jump”, the work’s official X (formerly Twitter), etc. Ru.
It has also been revealed that the next new series based on the original work by Aka Akasaka, who worked on this work, will be serialized in Weekly Young Jump from spring 2025. The production team will be formed by Akasaka, Aoikujira, who created “Geek Circle Crisis: Princess’s Love Road is Full of Bugs,” and Ajichika, who drew “Walkure of the End.” The story is said to be “a love story between a prince and a princess that unfolds in a fairy-tale world.” It will likely be interesting to see what kind of story will unfold in the new series starting next spring.
(C) Weekly Young Jump 2024 Issue 50/Shueisha
(C) Akasaka Aka x Yokoyari Mengo/Shueisha
(C) Akasaka Aka x Aoikujira x Ajichika / Shueisha
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