It was revealed that the manga Kaguya-sama: Love Is War and Oshi No Ko by Aka Akasaka will be adapted into a novel with an original plot.
Both novels will be published by Shueisha on November 17, 2023.
Here are all the details about the upcoming novels:
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War novel:
The title Tensaitachi no Renai Jinrosen, literally translated as The Werewolf Love War of Geniuseswill be written by Juichiro Hitsujiyama.
Shueisha describes the novel’s plot as:
“The very popular romantic comedy about the battle of wits, after ending a year ago, has miraculously returned in novel form!
The story takes place before the final battle with the Shinomiya family, after Kaguya and Hirogane started dating. The setting is an isolated island owned by the Fujiwara family.
In addition to the student council members, the game opens with the participation of Moeha Fujiwara and Kei Hirogane, revolving around a treasure that can “grant wishes”. like a werewolf game.
Between the intertwined motives of each character, who will win? A completely original story that can only be experienced through novels!“
Novel Oshi No Ko:
Novel adapted from Manga Oshi no Ko titled Ichiban Hoshi no Spica (Spica The First Evening Star).
It was written by Hajime Tanaka.
Sheuisha describes the novel’s plot as follows:
“After joining B-Komachi for a while, one day, Ai confided in the office president, Ikko Saito. Behind B-Komachi’s seemingly smooth activities lies a problem of discord between Ai, who plays the central role, and the other members. Frustrated with this situation, Ai intended to quit being an idol. However, Ikko had a certain proposal for Ai…!
Additionally, this special edition of the novel also includes an untold story about Sarina and Goro’s meeting and parting before their reincarnation as Aqua and Ruby!
Furthermore, it also has a deluxe supplement, “Original Novel ‘Point of View B’” written by the original author, Aka Akasaka, which was distributed as a special bonus to those who attended the pre-screening the first episode of the anime.“
Aka Akasaka started posting Kaguya-sama: Love Is War in Shueisha’s Miracle Jump magazine from May 2015 to January 2016. It was then transferred to Weekly Young Jump starting in March 2016.
Starting April 2020, works Oshi no Ko His manga, illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari, began serialization in Weekly Young Jump and was his second animated series in the magazine at the same time. In August 2021, Oshi no Ko won the Next Manga Award in the print category.
Source: Shueisha (1, 2)