Go Ikeyamada's Legendary Characters Compete: Grand Popularity Poll and Free Manga News!
One of the most beloved names in the world of shoujo manga, Go Ikeyamada, is returning with a massive campaign that will excite her fans. In this special event taking place on Shogakukan's digital platform Furacomi Like! between April 1st and April 30th, a popularity poll is being held among the unforgettable male characters the mangaka has created to date. Fans will have the chance to vote for their favorite characters who have stolen their hearts for years and carry them to the top.
The biggest surprise of the campaign is undoubtedly the fact that the Suki desu Suzuki-kun!! series has been made available for free in a digital format. This legendary series, which was serialized in Sho-Comi magazine between 2008 and 2012 and consists of 18 volumes in total, left its mark on an era by selling more than 5 million copies worldwide. The story focuses on the complex yet sweet middle school and high school years filled with love and basketball between two boys with the same surname (Hikaru Suzuki and Shinobu Suzuki) and Sayaka and Chihiro. It will be possible to read this cult work digitally for free during the campaign.
Starting her career in 2002 with Get Love!!, Go Ikeyamada is known for her unique "cute but dramatic" style in the shoujo genre. Known for works such as Moe Kare!!, Uwasa no Midori-kun!!, and Kobayashi ga Kawai Sugite Tsurai!! (So Cute It Hurts!!), which is also quite popular in our country, the artist has always managed to stay at the forefront with her character depth and emotional storytelling. This poll will once again reveal the impact of the characters from the mangaka's more than 20-year career on her fan base.
So, why is this poll so important? In the manga industry, such popularity polls can often be a harbinger of new projects, special illustrations, or sometimes sequel stories for series. The results of the voting, which will continue until April 30th, serve as a nostalgic celebration for Go Ikeyamada fans. If your favorite is Hikaru, Shinobu, or a character from one of the mangaka's other series, don't forget to make your voice heard before this month ends!
