It has been revealed that the manga “Oshi no Ko” by Akasaka Aka and Yokoyari Mengo will be wrapping up with four chapters remaining. The final chapter, chapter 166, will be published in the 50th issue of “Weekly Young Jump” on November 14, 2024, bringing the series to a close after about four and a half years. It was also announced that the final volume, volume 16, will be released on December 18.
“Oshi no Ko” is a manga by the spectacular collaboration of Akasaka Aka and Yokoyari Mengo, depicting the light and darkness of the entertainment world based on detailed research. Since its serialization began in April 2020, it has garnered support from many celebrities and industry insiders, becoming a hot topic. With this momentum, it won the Grand Prize at the “Next Manga Awards 2021 Comics Division”. The total number of copies of the series published exceeds 18 million.
It has also been adapted into an anime, with the first season, which began airing in April 2023, receiving a tremendous response worldwide and gaining popularity among a wide range of generations. The second season will begin airing in July 2024, with the production of the third season also being decided. A live-action drama will begin streaming on Amazon Prime Video from November 28, 2024. A live-action movie is scheduled for release in theaters on December 20. In addition, a 2.5-dimensional stage play is scheduled for December.
The series has been much talked about as it has entered its final chapter with chapter 152, which will be published in issue 28 of “Weekly Young Jump” on June 13, 2024. It was recently announced on the official X (formerly Twitter) account that the series will be completed with four chapters remaining. The series will finally come to an end after about four and a half years of serialization with chapter 166, which will be published in issue 50 of “Weekly Young Jump” on November 14.
It was also revealed that the 16th and final volume will be released on December 18th after the series is completed. A special edition with a special cover, a book stand and stickers, titled “Oshi no Ko 16 SPECIAL EDITION” will also be released at the same time. The cover of the special edition is a different design that incorporates Akasaka and Yokoyari’s unique attention to detail, and is embossed with glittery foil.
In addition, it was announced that a completely reproduced version of the “Ai Mugen Toku Eien Oshi!!!” keychain that appears in the work will be released, and that a number of projects are underway to celebrate the end of the series. The conclusion of this shocking work by Akasaka Aka and Yokoyari Mengo, two rare creators, depicting the entertainment world, is sure to be a highlight.
◆ Publication schedule10 /24
“Weekly Young Jump” No. 47 Episode
16310/31 “Weekly Young Jump” No. 48 Episode
16411/7 “Weekly Young Jump” No. 49 Episode
16511/14 “Weekly Young Jump” No. 50 Episode 166 ※Complete
※No. 50 on sale from 11/14 and No. 51 on sale from 11/21 will both come with a special “Oshi no Ko” supplement
(C) Akasaka Aka x Yokoyari Mengo / Shueisha
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