Kaguya-sama: Love is War
Aka Akasaka's "Kaguya-sama: Love is War" is a romantic comedy seinen manga series written and illustrated by him. The series was first serialized in Weekly Young Jump magazine in 2015, and as of July 2023, it had been collected into 23 tankbon volumes. The plot revolves around Shuchiin Academy student council members Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya, who are both secretly in love with each other but are too proud to admit it. Instead, they engage in a battle of wits and schemes, each attempting to force the other to confess their feelings first.
"Kaguya-sama: Love is War" is known for its clever wordplay, witty humor, and well-developed characters. The show delves into themes like love, friendship, and the pressures of high school life. The manga has received praise for its distinct storytelling style, which includes multiple points of view and a nonlinear narrative. The manga has inspired several anime series as well as a live-action film. Numerous awards have been bestowed upon it, including the 65th Shogakukan Manga Award for Best Shonen Manga in 2019 and the 44th Kodansha Manga Award for Best General Manga in 2020.
Author: Aka Akasaka
Original run: May 19, 2015 – November 2, 2022
Volumes: 28
Status: Completed
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