Aka Akasaka’s first look at the upcoming fantasy manga has fans terrified with a striking pattern that Oshi no Ko couldn’t save

After more than four years of serialization, the Oshi no Ko manga has come to an end. With the conclusion of Oshi no Kohis fans are completely disappointed by Aka Akasaka’s stories. The mangaka faces harsh criticism for the rushed ending, sacrificing the emotional depth that initially captivated readers.

Oshi no Ko fans are already speaking out about boycotting Aka Akasaka’s upcoming manga series after its disappointing finale. Akasaka recently announced that he would collaborate with the artistic collective Ajichika, responsible for much of the artwork in Report of Ragnarokto draw his new series. This pre-release boycott reflects frustration and a lack of trust in the mangaka, casting a shadow over his upcoming project even before its release.

Oshi no Ko Backlash could impact the reception of Akasaka’s new series

Due to the immense popularity of season 2, Oshi no Ko stands out as one of the top returning anime for summer 2024. What makes Oshi no Ko a big hit is the unique storyline and compelling characters.

Also called Akasaka Oshi no Ko is a beautiful manga series that focuses on revenge and music idols. Unfortunately, it failed to leave a lasting impact and delivered perhaps the most hated finale, surpassing it Jujutsu Kaisen And My Hero Academia in the community.

Aka Akasaka’s manga revolutionizes the way fans view the idol industry, raising awareness about its dark side. The mangaka has openly acknowledged his efforts to portray the harsh truths and struggles of the industry.

First, take a look at the new Fantasy Romance Manga by Aka Akasaka (Kaguya-sama, Oshi no Ko) starting Spring 2025 in Weekly Young Jump!

Art by Aji Chika (Record of Ragnarok) and series composition by Aoi Kujira.

Fantasy romance in a fairytale world about the love of a prince and a… pic.twitter.com/ROuLJkSzFA

— Manga Mogura RE (Anime and Manga News) (@MangaMoguraRE) November 13, 2024

Next Oshi no Ko‘s controversial conclusion, Aka Akasaka has revealed some new details about what’s to come. Akasaka’s new project will be a fantasy romance manga. It takes place in a fairytale world and is about the love between a prince and a princess.

No wonder OnK’s ending was so bad that he was already focusing on his next project. Akane was the only good thing that came out of that mess.

— 優木 せつ菜 | Love Live Superstar S3 SZN (@Nljigakulive) November 13, 2024

Although I believe it is a wrong practice to rush the end of their previous works so that they can just start a new one.

But we can’t forget that sometimes we just lose interest. While this doesn’t build much trust among readers, there isn’t much we can do about it.

— Sworn Principle (@Sworn Principle) November 13, 2024

Oh, I can’t wait for a really good series to finally get all bent over and fucked

— Wild Willie (@TheWild_Willie) November 14, 2024

Undoubtedly, Oshi no Ko‘s disappointing conclusion scared the fandom for life. Furthermore, their frustration is at an all-time high, with many fans calling for a boycott of Akasaka’s upcoming project and questioning his storytelling skills.

If the ending of this book is anything like his last, I’m not going to read it

— Steakdriven (@steakdriven) November 13, 2024

You’re not going to fool me. In other words, I’m not going to read this

— Wilczek7 (@konsumenttlenu_) November 13, 2024

This is because the ending of the series was far from satisfying and actually ignored many important storylines that the series had built up over the past four years.

After the harrowing conclusion of Aqua’s revenge on Hikaru Kamiki, which led to their mutual deaths, those left in his wake, especially his twin sister Ruby, choose to live and not despair in the Oshi no Ko end. Many fans believe that Aqua’s plan that led to his own death ignored the emotional build-up and ignored the other characters.

The final chapter becomes a heartfelt montage of the friends and colleagues Aqua has made over the years as they continue their lives. Ruby achieves this by telling herself lies about not being sad. It wasn’t impressive enough to satisfy fans, leaving them feeling disconnected from the characters and losing faith in Aka Akasaka’s upcoming project.

Akasaka carefully planned Oshi no Ko Final before publication

During a interviewAkasaka revealed that he originally planned the beginning and ending before outlining the entire plot. The mangaka also talks about how the change in the entertainment industry sparked his interest.

He talks about how fame and popularity are no longer tied to the entertainment industry as YouTube and the Internet have taken over the industry. He said:

However, today the entertainment industry has changed dramatically. Talents (entertainers who frequently appear on TV in Japan) can no longer avoid the internet, YouTube has become extremely popular, films are watched with subtitles, plays are increasingly based on anime and manga and there is talk of suicide as a result of a reality show. Considering all these facts, I then decided to choose a contemporary subject.

The end of season 1 set up a delightful love triangle between Aqua, Kana, and Akane, and season 2 expertly weaves this love triangle into each character’s play roles. Tokyo Sheet. Believe you Oshi no Ko Final lived up to fans’ high expectations? Let us know in the comments.

Oshi no Ko is available for streaming on Netflix