Oshi no Ko: A Look at the Manga’s Success and North American Releases for August

Introduction

Oshi no Ko, written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari, has been making waves in the manga and anime world since its serialization in Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump in April 2020. With its unique blend of drama, mystery, and a deep dive into the Japanese entertainment industry, it has captured the hearts of millions. This post will delve into the latest updates on Oshi no Ko and highlight the North American anime and manga releases for August 2024.

The Success of Oshi no Ko

Oshi no Ko has seen remarkable success, both in its manga and anime adaptations. The manga has been collected into 15 tankōbon volumes as of July 2024, with over 18 million copies in circulation. The anime series, produced by Doga Kobo, has also received positive reviews, with its first season airing from April to June 2023 and a second season concluding in October 2024.

North American Releases for August

Anime Releases

August 2024 brings a variety of anime releases to North America. Here are some highlights:

• Week 1 (August 6 - 12):

  • Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka? Bloom (Is the Order a Rabbit? Bloom) Complete Season Blu-ray
  • Okashi na Tensei (Sweet Reincarnation) Complete Season Blu-ray

• Week 2 (August 13 - 19):

  • Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Set 18 Blu-ray

• Week 3 (August 20 - 26):

  • Bungou Stray Dogs 5th Season Complete Collection Blu-ray
  • FLCL Complete Collection Blu-ray
  • Helck Complete Collection Blu-ray
  • Mahoutsukai no Yome Season 2 (The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2) Blu-ray & DVD
  • Space☆Dandy Complete Series Blu-ray

• Week 4 (August 27 - September 2):

  • Amrita no Kyouen (The Feast of Amrita) Blu-ray
  • Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen - Memorial Edition (Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition) Blu-ray
  • Boku no Hero Academia 6th Season Part 2 Collection Blu-ray & DVD

Manga Releases

• Week 1 (August 6 - 12):

  • Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi (Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister) Vol.6
  • Ao no Exorcist (Blue Exorcist) Vol.29
  • Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Vol.20
  • Gokinjo Monogatari (Neighborhood Story) Vol.3
  • Hen na Ie (The Strange House) Vol.1
  • Himegimi wa Kishi Danchou (The Knight Captain Is the New Princess-to-Be) Vol.4

• Week 2 (August 13 - 19):

  • Abe-kun ni Nerawaretemasu (Abe-kun’s Got Me Now!) Vol.13 (Digital)
  • Bakemonogatari Vol.22 (Digital)
  • Chihayafuru Vol.45 (Digital)
  • Life Vol.17 (Digital)
  • Mashiro no Oto (Those Snow White Notes) Vol.20 (Digital)
  • Ooyukiumi no Kaina (Kaina of the Great Snow Sea) Vol.2 (Digital)

• Week 3 (August 20 - 26):

  • A Business Proposal Vol.6
  • Ano Ko no Kodomo (My Girlfriend’s Child) Vol.1
  • Blue Period Vol.15 (Digital)
  • Issak Vol.9 (Digital)
  • Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre) Vol.20 (Digital)
  • Medalist Vol.10 (Digital)
  • Wind Breaker Vol.16 (Digital)

• Week 4 (August 27 - September 2):

  • Angou Gakuen no Iroha (Cipher Academy) Vol.3 (Digital)
  • Dai Tokyo Oniyomeden (Tokyo Demon Bride Story) Vol.1-4 (Digital)
  • Gamaran: Shura Vol.23 (Digital)
  • Koigakubo-kun ni wa Hajimete wo Ubawaremashita (Koigakubo-kun Stole My First Time) Vol.7 (Digital)
  • Megami no Café Terrace (The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses) Vol.14 (Digital)
  • Online Game Nakama to Sashi Off shitara Shokuba no Oni Joushi ga Kita (Turns Out My Online Friend is My Real-Life Boss!) Vol.2 (Digital)
  • The World is Dancing Vol.6 (Digital)
  • Witch Watch Vol.11 (Digital)
  • Youkai Apartment no Yuuga na Nichijou (Elegant Yokai Apartment Life) Vol.28 (Digital)

Conclusion

Oshi no Ko continues to captivate audiences with its gripping storyline and deep exploration of the entertainment industry. Meanwhile, August 2024 brings a plethora of exciting anime and manga releases to North America. Whether you’re a fan of Oshi no Ko or looking for new titles to explore, there’s something for everyone this month.

For more information on Oshi no Ko and its chapters, visit our chapters page. To learn more about the characters, check out our characters page. Stay tuned for more updates on manga and anime releases