In a current interview with Shueisha following the conclusion of Oshi no Ko, the manga’s creator Aka Akasaka revealed that he initially needed to maintain the manga operating for so long as the anime adaptation was airing.
“Although, for Oshi no Ko, I wanted I may proceed the manga so long as the anime is airing (laughs),” Akasaka admitted throughout the interview.
This may come as a shock to followers who had been underneath the impression that Akasaka had misplaced curiosity in engaged on Oshi no Ko.
Within the interview the creator defined that his determination to conclude the sequence was influenced by issues for the manga’s co-creator, Mengo Yokoyari, in addition to the need to take care of the story’s high quality till the very finish.
He additionally needed followers to have the ability to learn each of their subsequent works, and that too contributed to his determination.
“I imagine each of us need our readers to proceed studying our subsequent works, so we needed to keep the standard till the very finish,” Akasaka said.
Prior to now, Akasaka had spoken about how he felt he had saved Mengo Yokoyari sure to Oshi no Ko for an prolonged interval.
Reflecting on these sentiments, he elaborated, “Mengo-sensei attracts by herself. The undertaking’s starting concerned me bowing my head and asking her for a favor. Partly, I really feel Oshi no Ko was a egocentric need of mine.”
For that reason, Akasaka emphasised his dedication to ship a robust conclusion for each the readers and Yokoyari.
“I needed to finish it on a excessive word. I’ve at all times had the sensation that ‘I wish to ship a very good ending for each the readers and Mengo-sensei,’” he stated.
The Oshi no Ko anime adaptation lately concluded its second season, with practically half of the manga nonetheless remaining to be tailored. Had Akasaka pursued his need to proceed the sequence, the manga may have prolonged its run by a minimum of a pair extra years.
Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari’s Oshi No Ko manga formally concluded its story with Chapter 166 within the fiftieth concern of Weekly Younger Bounce.
The response to the ending was combined, with a majority voicing dissatisfaction over the conclusion. Their frustration stemmed from how shortly the ultimate arc appeared to unfold, claiming that it felt rushed and poorly executed.
Oshi No Ko manga has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Younger Bounce since April 2020. It has been 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 which was began by former Toei animation members, aired its first 11-episode season from April to June 2023.
A second 13-episode season aired from July to October 2024. A 3rd season has been introduced.
Supply: Akasaka’s interview by way of Reddit
