Kickstarter Campaign Coming for Princess Ai Manga's 20th Anniversary Collection

One of the most unusual collaborations in the manga world, Princess Ai is preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a major collection. According to Anime News Network, a Kickstarter campaign will soon launch for a special edition that brings together the original trilogy, rare archive materials, and extras.

First published in English by Tokyopop in 2005–2006, Princess Ai was a collaboration between musician Courtney Love and Japanese artist Misaho Kujiradou. The story revolved around a young girl named Ai found with amnesia on the streets of Tokyo, and her music career and mysterious past. The series quickly gained a cult following for its gothic aesthetic, romance, and references to the music industry.

The new collection will include the original three volumes as well as "vault material" — previously unpublished concept sketches, author notes, and alternative cover designs. Although the exact launch date of the campaign has not been announced, it is expected to launch in 2025 or 2026 in honor of the 20th anniversary.

This release is a great opportunity especially for new readers discovering Princess Ai for the first time. Also, old fans who want to remember this unusual contribution to the manga world by Courtney Love can add these rare materials to their collections. Details about the Kickstarter campaign are expected to be announced in the coming weeks; keep an eye on social media and official announcement pages!