The manga 【Oshi no Ko】 will feature on the cover and in the lead story of This Mystery is Amazing! 2025 Edition, a new mystery ranking book set for release on December 6 by Takarajimasha. In celebration of the manga’s conclusion and its strong emphasis on mystery, author Aka Akasaka shares insights in an exclusive interview, discussing the series, his mystery influences, and the rules that shape his creative process.

Spotlight on Mystery

The special feature, titled “Mystery Writers on 【Oshi no Ko】”, includes commentary from acclaimed authors such as Kyoya Orisumori, Yuuto Ichikawa, and Manabu Kaminaga, who express their admiration for the series.

Additionally, the book marks the 20th anniversary of two renowned authors with a landmark dialogue between Mizuki Tsujimura and Kanae Minato, as well as a conversation between Shusuke Michio and Takao Kato (CEO of SCRAP), offering rare insights exclusive to this edition.

Celebrating Mystery Across Mediums

Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the legendary mystery game “Kamaitachi no Yoru”, the book explores the theme of “Mystery × Games.” It features an interview with the game’s writer Takemaru Abiko, a retrospective column on its history, and insights from notable creators such as:

Kinoko Nasu (Fate/Stay Night)
Shu Takumi (Ace Attorney)
Ryukishi07 (Higurashi no Naku Koro ni)
Kazutaka Kodaka (Danganronpa)
These industry giants share their memories as players and their perspectives as creators on the enduring appeal of mystery games.

Other Highlights

The book also includes a ranking of the Top 20 Domestic and International Mystery Novels of 2024, curated by 66 popular authors, as well as updates on upcoming works and exclusive essays from beloved writers. It promises to be a treasure trove for mystery enthusiasts.

Author Profiles

Aka Akasaka (Story)
Aka Akasaka began serializing his representative work Kaguya-sama: Love is War in Miracle Jump in May 2015, and in March 2016, the series moved to Weekly Young Jump, marking his first weekly serialization. He started Oshi no Ko in April 2020 in collaboration with Mengo Yokoyari. Despite simultaneously serializing two works, Kaguya-sama concluded in November 2022. Since then, Akasaka has focused on his career as a manga story writer.

Anime Oshi No Ko Official Web Site

Source : ORICON NEWS