Renowned manga creator Hiroya Oku, known for his impactful works such as Gantz and Inuyashiki, is set to launch a new manga series titled Kanrekihime (60-Year-Old Princess) on December 26. The announcement was made in this year’s 20th issue of Shogakukan’s Big Comic Superior magazine, revealing that the series will debut in the magazine’s second 2026 issue.
Details of the “Kanrekihime” Launch
The highly anticipated new series, whose title Kanrekihime translates to “60-Year-Old Princess,” marks Oku’s first new manga since the conclusion of his series GIGANT four years ago. Further details regarding the plot, characters, and overall direction of Kanrekihime are expected to be unveiled by the magazine at a later date.
Hiroya Oku’s Illustrious Career
Hiroya Oku has a distinguished career marked by intricate narratives and distinctive art, often employing digital processing for backgrounds. His most famous work, Gantz, serialized from 2000 to 2013, gained significant critical and commercial success, inspiring a television anime, a CG anime film, two Japanese live-action films, and several spinoff manga. Dark Horse Comics has released the Gantz manga in North America. A Hollywood live-action adaptation of Gantz was also announced in November 2021, with Julius Avery attached to direct.
Oku’s other notable works include Inuyashiki, which ended in 2017 and also received an anime adaptation and a live-action film, and GIGANT, which ran from December 2017 to 2021. His manga often explore themes of violence, complex moral dilemmas, and human nature, frequently pushing societal boundaries with their explicit content and unique storytelling. Fans eagerly await to see the creative direction Oku will take with Kanrekihime.
