Manga series Oshi No Ko by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari officially ended the story with Chapter 166 of issue 50 of Weekly Young Jump.
The final volume, set to release on December 18, 2024, will include both the regular and special editions, along with 24 pages of additional manga content for readers.
As fans process the series finale, the reactions that will appear have been mixed, with the majority expressing dissatisfaction with the conclusion.
A common criticism was the introduction of characters in the final act, which made many feel distracted from the stories of established characters like Kana, who was left without an ending without some fans expected.
Some fans also expressed disappointment with that. how quickly the finale seemed to happen, given that it felt rushed and poorly executed. For some, the story's pacing was the main issue—too many loose ends were tied up hastily, leaving a feeling of dissatisfaction.
Some readers have compared the rushed ending to the ending of Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero AcadeKarenthe films also faced backlash for their finales.
Some have even speculated that Akasaka may have lost interest in the story, wondering if the author just wants to move on to his next project, as he is working on a new title that will running next year.
However, not all fans share the same negative opinion. A part of the audience defended the ending, calling it a suitable ending for the story.
They described the final chapters as emotional and tragic, feeling that it remained true to the themes that made the series so influential in the first place.
In a recent interview with Da Vinci Magazine, Akasaka explained that Oshi No Ko will take a different approach towards Kaguya Sama.
Unlike Kaguya-sama, where every character gets a logical ending, Akasaka shared that Oshi No Ko will focus mainly on ending the main plot, even if some characters do not receive their fair share. individual ending.
“We named the final part of [Oshi no Ko] is “Aim for the stars and dreams”. We were worried about whether we 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.“
Manga Oshi No Ko has been serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump since April 2020, with the chapters collected in 15 tankobon volumes as of July 2024. The story has been licensed for distribution in North America by Yen Press and is published by Shueisha. published simultaneously on their Manga Plus platform.
An anime television series adaptation, produced by Doga Kobo, a studio founded by Toei animation alumni, aired its first 11-episode season from April to June 2023.
A second season of 13 episodes aired from July to October 2024. A third season has been announced.
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