Manga artist Iori Asaga is set to launch a new dark romance series titled Kimi wa Itsushika Doku ni Naru (You Will Become Poison Before You Know It), with its debut scheduled for October 28. The announcement was made in the November issue of Ichijinsha’s Comic Zero Sum magazine, confirming the manga’s appearance in the December issue.
Delving into a Toxic Relationship
Kimi wa Itsushika Doku ni Naru promises a compelling narrative centered on a dark romance. The story will explore the complex relationship between a seemingly normal university student and a charismatic yet “trashy” man. This theme is expected to delve into the more intense and potentially destructive facets of love and attraction, a hallmark of the dark romance genre.
Publication Details and Release Date
Fans can mark their calendars for October 28, when Kimi wa Itsushika Doku ni Naru will officially begin serialization in Ichijinsha’s Comic Zero Sum magazine. The announcement in the November issue has generated anticipation for Asaga’s latest venture into the romance genre.
Iori Asaga’s Renowned Portfolio
Iori Asaga is a celebrated manga artist with a history of creating impactful and often dramatic series that have resonated with a broad audience. Their previous works have not only achieved popularity in manga form but have also successfully transitioned into other media.
Success with “Inu to Kuzu”
One of Asaga’s notable works is Inu to Kuzu (Dog and Scum). This series garnered significant attention, leading to a live-action television adaptation in 2023. The manga, which ran in Kodansha’s Young Magazine from June 2021 to May 2022, explored intricate character dynamics and mature themes, consistent with Asaga’s storytelling style.
“Dear Sa-chan” and its Adaptations
Another prominent title in Asaga’s bibliography is Dear Sa-chan (also known as Sacchan, Boku wa.). This manga, published on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ website from July 2019 to October 2020, also received a live-action adaptation in June 2024, further cementing Asaga’s reputation for creating stories ripe for multimedia expansion. Shueisha’s MANGA Plus website made Dear Sa-chan available to English-speaking audiences.
With Kimi wa Itsushika Doku ni Naru, Iori Asaga continues to explore the depths of human relationships, particularly within the challenging and captivating framework of dark romance, promising another engaging series for their growing fanbase.
