Manga Returns After Seven-Week Hiatus

The latest issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday has brought exciting news for fans of Fly Me to the Moon. The manga, created by Kenjirō Hata, has officially returned from a seven-week break with a new chapter published this Wednesday.

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About the Manga

Fly Me to the Moon is a comedy series that follows Nasa, a boy who falls in love at first sight with Tsukasa, a charming girl he meets on his high school entrance exam day. When Nasa confesses his feelings, Tsukasa responds that she will only date him if they get married. Years later, on Nasa's 18th birthday, she suddenly appears to marry him, kicking off their newlywed life.

Key Details:

• Launched in February 2018 in Weekly Shonen Sunday
• Published by Shogakukan
• The 32nd volume was released on June 18
• Viz Media has been releasing the manga in English, with the 28th volume out on May 13

Adaptations and Popularity

The manga inspired a popular anime titled TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You, which premiered in October 2020. The series aired for 12 episodes and was streamed by Crunchyroll in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.

In addition, an original video anime (OVA) titled TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You High School Days was released on Blu-ray in August 2021 and later streamed on Crunchyroll.

Recent Updates:

• A new episode aired in November 2022, also streamed by Crunchyroll.
• The second season of the anime started in April 2023, with Crunchyroll streaming episodes as they aired.
• The manga inspired a four-episode anime series, TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You High School Days, which premiered in July 2023.

Stay tuned for more updates on this beloved series!

Source: Weekly Shonen Sunday issue 30