Renowned manga artist Gō Ikeyamada is set to launch a new series titled Makeheroine desu ga Kekkonshimasu ~Kono Naka ni Watashi no Otto ga Iru!?~ (I’m a Losing Heroine, but I’ll Get Married Anyway: Is My Husband Among You!?) in Shogakukan’s Sho-Comi magazine on August 20. The announcement was made in the 17th issue of the magazine.
A New Romantic Comedy Takes Center Stage
The upcoming manga will follow the story of Reo, a character recently heartbroken after her boyfriend was taken by a friend. In an attempt to move on, Reo joins a marriage dating app, only to discover three potential suitors who show a 100% compatibility rate. The narrative promises a love triangle, with the intriguing possibility that her ex-boyfriend might be one of the three compatible matches. This premise hints at Ikeyamada’s signature blend of romance, drama, and unexpected twists, characteristic of her previous works.
Ikeyamada’s Prolific Career
Gō Ikeyamada has a distinguished career in the manga industry, with a history of popular and long-running series. Her works often delve into the complexities of relationships and personal growth, resonating with a wide readership.
Recent and Notable Works
Ikeyamada’s most recent work, Takanashi-ke no Imōto wa Hanayome ni Naritaii!! (I Want the Takanashi Family’s Younger Sister to Be My Bride!!), launched in Sho-Comi in August 2023. Prior to that, she concluded Isekai Maō wa Fujoshi o Zettai Nigasanai (The Demon King From Another World Will Not Allow the Fujoshi to Get Away) in February 2022, which had run in Sho-Comi since July 2020. The final volume of Isekai Maō wa Fujoshi o Zettai Nigasanai was published in September 2022.
Fan Favorites and Adaptations
Among her most well-known titles is So Cute It Hurts!! (Kobayashi ga Kawai Sugite Tsurai!!), which concluded in Sho-Comi in November 2015. This 15-volume manga was published in North America by Viz Media and even received two original anime DVDs. Her manga Suki Desu Suzuki-kun!! also inspired an original anime DVD in 2010. These adaptations highlight the enduring popularity and appeal of Ikeyamada’s storytelling.
The launch of Makeheroine desu ga Kekkonshimasu ~Kono Naka ni Watashi no Otto ga Iru!?~ marks another exciting chapter in Gō Ikeyamada’s celebrated career, promising a fresh and engaging romantic comedy for manga enthusiasts.
