First up, we have some great news for the fans of The Apothecary Diaries. Despite facing legal challenges after the controversial tax evasion scandal, artist Nekokurage has since reflected on their mistake and vowed to continue working on the series without letting any similar incident like that happen again.
Next, get ready to be enchanted by the upcoming anime adaption of May I Ask for One Final Thing? This beloved manga is set to air in 2025, and Crunchyroll has secured the streaming rights for fans worldwide.
But that’s not all! The world of manga is buzzing with activity. We’ve got new series announcements, exciting returns, and bittersweet farewells. Junko, the artist behind the popular romcom Kiss Him, Not Me, is launching a new manga named Shirayuki Yume to n-Nin no Yume Karashi. And while Shinobu Ohtaka‘s Orient is coming to an end, fans can look forward to the return of Kazuya Minekura‘s Saiyuki Reload Blast after a five-year hiatus due to the author’s health issues.
And speaking of hiatus, things are a bit more uncertain for Blue Exorcist. After the author’s recent operation, the series is taking a temporary hiatus. But fear not! The manga is expected to return in December.
Finally, a positive news for artist Shiro Usazaki after the Act Age author’s scandal, their exciting new series in collaboration with Shiro Usazaki – Madan no Ichi is set to debut in Weekly Shonen Jump issue #41, 2024.
Last but not least, Jujutsu Kaisen fans will be happy to know that Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is getting a stage play adaptation, set to run Tokyo and Osaka this December and January respectively. The new stage play will star Yuki Ogoe as Yuta Okkotsu and Rei Fujita as Suguru Geto.
That’s a wrap for this week’s anime-manga news! Be sure to stay tuned for more updates and keep reading and watching your favourite series.