Reichi Aso's New Manga Series “The Beautiful Old Lady Wants Grandchildren!” Hits Shelves with First Volume

The manga world has said hello to a brand new home comedy from the pen of Reichi Aso. The first volume of the series “The Beautiful Old Lady Wants Grandchildren!” (Japanese: Utsukushi Babaa wa Mago ga Hoshii!) took its place on shelves in Japan on June 9, 2025. As the name suggests, the series offers a fun home comedy centered around a noble and strikingly beautiful old lady.

The story tells of the intersecting paths of a noble and beautiful 'babaa' (old lady) who wholeheartedly wants grandchildren, and a little girl who is mistreated by her family. Reichi Aso conveys the loving and equally funny developments between this unusual duo with a warm touch. The manga adopts a character-focused, emotion-filled narrative, just like his previous works such as Uzaktan Kumandalı Kız and Kuro no Senki.

Mangaka Reichi Aso previously created notable series such as “Kuro no Senki: Isekai Ten'i Shita Boku ga Saikyou na no wa Bed no Ue dake no You desu” and “Uzaktan Kumandalı Kız”. With his new series, the author presents readers with a different genre – a story centered on family and comedy. 'The Beautiful Old Lady Wants Grandchildren!' stands out as a story that focuses particularly on intergenerational relationships, compassion, and themes of belonging.

Although only one volume has been published so far, the series has received positive comments on Japanese social media and manga review sites. Readers are especially impressed by the contrast between the noble demeanor of the 'babaa' character and the mischievous prospective grandchild. With its warm and funny moments, the manga is a must-see for fans of family comedies. While the release date of the second volume has not yet been announced, no official announcement has been made regarding translation rights. However, given the genre's popularity, it is likely to reach international readers soon.

For fans of Reichi Aso and enthusiasts of the home comedy genre, 'The Beautiful Old Lady Wants Grandchildren!' is drawing attention as one of the most promising new series this summer. New chapters continue to be published regularly on the mangaka’s platforms (for example, Magazine Pocket or similar digital magazines). Don't take your eyes off this heartwarming story!