In a latest interview with Shueisha following the conclusion of Oshi no Kothe manga’s writer, Aka Akasaka, revealed that he initially needed to maintain the manga working so long as the anime adaptation aired.
“Though for Oshi no Ko I wanted I might proceed with the manga so long as the anime is airing (laughs),Akasaka admitted in the course of the interview.
This might come as a shock to followers who had been beneath the impression that Akasaka had misplaced curiosity in engaged on it Oshi no Ko.
Within the interview, the writer defined that his resolution to conclude the sequence was influenced by concerns of the manga’s co-creator Mengo Yokoyari, and by the will to take care of the standard of the story till the tip.
He additionally needed followers to have the ability to learn each of their subsequent works, and that additionally contributed to his resolution.
“I consider we each need our readers to proceed studying our subsequent works, so we needed to preserve the standard till the tip,” Akasaka mentioned.
Previously, Akasaka had spoken about how he felt he had tied Mengo Yokoyari to him Oshi no Ko for an extended interval.
Reflecting on these emotions, he defined: “Mengo-sensei attracts himself. At the start of the venture I needed to bow my head and ask her for a favor. Partly I really feel like Oshi no Ko was a egocentric want of mine.”
For that reason, Akasaka emphasised his dedication to ship a powerful conclusion for each the readers and Yokoyari.
“I needed to finish it on a excessive notice. I’ve all the time felt, “I need to deliver a contented ending for each the readers and Mengo-sensei.”he mentioned.
The Oshi no Ko The anime adaptation just lately wrapped its second season, with virtually half of the manga nonetheless to be tailored. Had Akasaka pursued his want to proceed the sequence, the manga might have prolonged its run by not less than just a few years.
Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyaris Oshi No Ko manga formally concluded its story with chapter 166 within the fiftieth situation of Weekly Younger Leap.
Response to the ending was combined, with a majority expressing dissatisfaction with the conclusion. Their frustration stemmed from how rapidly the ultimate arc appeared to unfold, stating that it felt rushed and poorly executed.
Oshi No Ko manga has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Younger Leap since April 2020. It’s licensed for launch in North America by Yen Press and is concurrently revealed by Shueisha on their Manga Plus platform.
An anime tv sequence adaptation produced by Doga Kobo, a studio based by former Toei animation members, first aired with eleven episodes from April to June 2023.
A second season of 13 episodes aired from July to October 2024. A 3rd season has been introduced.
Supply: interview with Akasaka by way of Reddit
