Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Otona e no Kaidan – A New TV Special Announced

Anime fans have exciting news! Aniplex announced on Sunday that production has begun on a new television special for the popular Kaguya-sama: Love is War series, titled Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Otona e no Kaidan (The Steps to Become an Adult).

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Aniplex's statement:

Production on a new Kaguya-sama: Love is War TV special, "The Steps to Become an Adult," has been green-lit. Stay tuned for more details from the upcoming visual.

About the Series

• Kaguya-sama: Love is War is based on the manga by Aka Akasaka, published in English by Viz Media.
• The story revolves around two brilliant students, Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane, who lead their school’s student council.
• Despite falling for each other, their pride prevents either from confessing first, leading to humorous daily schemes as they try to make the other confess.

Manga and Anime Timeline

• Manga: Started in May 2015 in Shueisha's Miracle Jump, then moved to Young Jump in March 2016. It concluded in November 2022.
• Anime: The first season aired in January 2019, followed by season 2 in April 2020. An OVA was released in May 2021.
• Season 3: Premiered in April 2022, with an advanced U.S. screening held in Los Angeles and New York.
• Upcoming Film: The anime film Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: First Kiss wa Owaranai opened in Japan on December 17, 2022, adapting a key story arc.

Streaming and Releases

• The anime series has been streamed on platforms such as Hulu, Crunchyroll, and Funimation.
• Funimation has also dubbed both seasons, making it accessible for a wider audience.
• The series' high popularity has led to multiple adaptations, including the upcoming special.

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new installment in the Kaguya-sama universe!