New Romantic Comedy Manga from Roku Sakura: 'Osananajimi o Shiawase ni Suru Made Shinenai!!' Starts in June
One of the beloved names in the manga world, Roku Sakura, is returning with a brand new project that will excite her fans. The mangaka, who reached wide audiences especially with her series Busu ni Hanataba o (April Showers Bring May Flowers), will meet readers on June 4th with her new work Osananajimi o Shiawase ni Suru Made Shinenai!! (I Can't Die Until I Make My Childhood Friends Happy!!). This new romantic comedy will begin serialization in Kadokawa's popular magazine Young Ace.
The plot of the new manga brings a fun and different perspective to classic romantic comedy tropes. At the center of the series is a young girl ready to do anything for the happiness of her two male childhood friends, even trying to bring them closer together. This 'matchmaking' story, blended with Roku Sakura's handling of character dynamics and sense of humor, promises a fresh breath of air for fans of the genre. Given 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 known in the manga world 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 it was announced that it would be 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 audiences. This newly announced manga is the artist's first main series following this great success.
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