When manga Oshi No Ko ended on the 50th issue of Weekly Shonen Jump, and it received mixed reactions from readers. Part of their concern centers on their favorite characters not receiving a satisfying ending or at least a satisfying ending.
However, in an interview conducted two months before the series ended, author Aka Akasaka actually revealed that he would not aim to give the characters a proper ending.
Speaking with Da Vinci Magazine, Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari gave insight into their approach to the final arc and their decisions on how to end the story.
Unlike his previous work, Kaguya-sama: Love Is Warwhere each character receives a rounded and satisfying ending, Akasaka noted that he would take a different approach from Oshi No Kodecided not to give each character an ending.
When asked what readers can expect from the final chapters, Akasaka shared that the manga's finale, titled “Aim for the Stars and Dreams,” is a challenging yet meaningful journey. for you and your team.
Although worried about whether the finale would successfully express its themes, Akasaka confirmed that not all characters would be given clear resolutions, as Oshi No Ko will prioritize resolving the core plot, without necessarily giving separate endings to all.
“We named the final part of [Oshi no Ko] is'Aim for the Stars and Dreams'. We worry about whether we've captured the essence. of that image in the manga. When I play Kaguya-sama, I tend to give each character a proper send-off, but this time I have no intention of doing that. We are working hard to show everything we want to show and solve all the problems. Maybe some parts will be different from what I told Mengo.“
To this, manga illustrator Mengo Yokoyari expressed his full support, encouraging him to take the time necessary to tell the story properly and without regrets.
“I'm fine with that. Take your time. Make sure you have no regrets when the story ends. I can wait as long as you need. And you can talk to me whenever you're worried.”
Oshi No Ko The manga was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump from April 2020 to November 2024, with the chapters collected in 15 tankobon volumes as of July 2024. The manga has been licensed by Yen Press for distribution in North America and published simultaneously by Shueisha on their Manga Plus platform.
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