New Manga Announcement from Roku Sakura: "Osananajimi o Shiawase ni Suru Made Shinenai!!" Begins in June
Roku Sakura, a beloved name in the manga world, is returning with an exciting brand new project. The artist, who won our hearts with the Busu ni Hanataba o (April Showers Bring May Flowers) series, is launching her new manga titled Osananajimi o Shiawase ni Suru Made Shinenai!! (I Can't Die Until I Make My Childhood Friends Happy!!) on June 4th. The new series will meet readers in Kadokawa's popular Young Ace magazine.
The story of the new manga brings a rather fun and different perspective to the usual romantic comedy tropes. At the center of the series is a young girl who is ready to do anything for the happiness of her two male childhood friends and tries to ship them together. With Roku Sakura's unique sense of humor and ability to handle character dynamics, this 'matchmaking' story is expected to be a breath of fresh air for fans of the genre. Considering the popularity of the childhood friend (osananajimi) theme among Japanese readers, we can say that the series has already generated great curiosity.
Roku Sakura is a name known in the manga world especially for her emphasis on character development and sincere emotions. The artist's Busu ni Hanataba o series, published between 2016 and 2022 and consisting of 12 volumes, achieved great success and was adapted into an anime by Silver Link studio in July 2025. The touching story of Hana Tabata and Yosuke Ueno reached a wide audience both in Japan and on international platforms, making Sakura's name known to broader masses. This newly announced manga is the artist's first main series following this great success.
Young Ace magazine
