Mengo Yokoyari’s creation, Oshi no Ko, initially serialized in Young Jump magazine, achieved remarkable popularity upon its anime adaptation in 2023. While the anime is still ongoing, with a third season anticipated in 2026, the manga itself concluded in November 2024, leaving fans curious about Yokoyari’s forthcoming projects.
Mengo Yokoyari’s Next Venture: Ai Bakka
Recently, a new one-shot manga titled Ai Bakka (translated as All I See is Love) was confirmed as Yokoyari’s first work following the success of Oshi no Ko. This 16-page story is slated for publication in Rakuen Le Paradis magazine on February 28, representing Yokoyari’s inaugural appearance in this particular journal. While details about the narrative remain limited, the publisher promises a rapid-paced saga that captures the ephemeral nature of love, designed to resonate emotionally with readers long after they turn the final page.
Mengo Yokoyari: Career Highlights and Impact
Collaborative Success with Oshi no Ko
“Oshi no Ko” artist Mengo Yokoyari will publish the new Romance Drama Oneshot “Ai Bakka” on Feb 28 in Rakuen Le Paradis issue 47. Fleeting Love Hurts.16 pages. The first time Mengo Yokoyari appeared in the magazine. Image © Hakusensha, Mengo Yokoyari pic.twitter.com/EMDp4wMqGU — Anime & Manga News (@MangaMoguraRE) February 6,
Born in 1988 in Mie Prefecture, Mengo Yokoyari made her debut as a manga artist in 2009 with the one-shot Shinken☆H-Zemi!. Her rise to prominence began with her breakthrough work, Scum’s Wish, which ran from 2012 to 2017 and successfully transitioned into various media, including both an anime adaptation and a live-action series. This success solidified her status within the Japanese entertainment landscape.
Watch Oshi no Ko Trailer
Following her earlier projects, Oshi no Ko marked a significant evolution in Yokoyari’s career as she collaborated with writer Aka Akasaka, known for the hit series Kaguya-sama: Love Is War. Together, they created a narrative that merged Yokoyari’s artistic style with Akasaka’s writing, leading to a successful expansion similar to that of Scum’s Wish, which has also seen adaptations into anime and live-action formats.
Beyond Manga: Yokoyari’s Role as an Illustrator
What Lies Ahead for Yokoyari?
In addition to her manga work, Mengo Yokoyari is also recognized for her contributions as an illustrator under the online pseudonym “Yori.” She creates captivating artwork primarily for Vocaloid music videos. Her unique artistic style, distinguished by its emotive character designs and depth, has garnered her a strong following and has made her a notable figure in the illustration community.
As for Ai Bakka, it remains to be seen whether this project will evolve into a full-fledged series or possibly an anime or live-action adaptation in the future. Regardless, anticipation is building among fans eager to discover what new stories Mengo Yokoyari will craft following the immense success of Oshi no Ko.
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