Uoyama, the celebrated manga artist renowned for the hit series “Love’s in Sight!”, is set to debut a new manga titled “Kimi to Issho ni Kayoitai” (I Want to Go to School With You) on July 25. The upcoming series will be serialized in Hakusensha’s Young Animal magazine, and its premiere issue will feature a special color opening page.
New Series Details: “Kimi to Issho ni Kayoitai”
The 14th issue of Hakusensha’s Young Animal magazine, released on July 11, formally announced Uoyama’s new project. “Kimi to Issho ni Kayoitai” is teased as a “strong yet kind” friendship drama. The narrative will reportedly center on a character driven by a singular, powerful desire, promising a compelling storyline for readers. The inclusion of a color opening page often signifies a significant launch and highlights the publisher’s confidence in the new work.
Uoyama’s Acclaimed Background: From Delinquents to Vision Impairment
Uoyama gained significant recognition for “Love’s in Sight!” (Japanese: Yankī-kun to Hakujō Gāru, also translated as “Delinquent and the White Cane Girl”), a romantic comedy and coming-of-age story that explored themes of love and understanding between a tough delinquent and a spunky girl with a vision impairment. The series was initially serialized online via Niconico Seiga and Pixiv from June 2018 to February 2022, also appearing on the Manga Hack website.
“Love’s in Sight!” saw its chapters compiled into eight tankōbon volumes by Media Factory. Its popularity extended beyond manga, with a live-action television drama adaptation airing in Japan from October to December 2021. Western audiences were introduced to the series through Viz Media, which began publishing the English translation in April 2023.
The critical acclaim for “Love’s in Sight!” includes a fourteenth-place ranking at the fifth Next Manga Awards in the web manga category in 2019, and a nomination for the prestigious 46th Kodansha Manga Awards in the general category in 2022. The series was also recognized by the New York Public Library, making its list of Best Books for Teens in 2023.
Recent Endeavors and Future Anticipation
Before embarking on “Kimi to Issho ni Kayoitai,” Uoyama had been actively involved in other manga projects. The artist recently concluded “Kogure Kyōdai no Tomurai Kissa” (Kogure Sister & Brother’s Requiem Cafe), which ran on Shinchosha’s Kurage Bunch website from January 2024 until January 10 of this year. Prior to that, Uoyama also serialized “Hinata-san, Hoshino Desu.” (Miss Hinata, It’s Me, Hoshino) in Weekly Shōnen Magazine and Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket website from August 2022 to July 26.
Fans of Uoyama’s previous works, particularly the heartfelt storytelling of “Love’s in Sight!”, are eagerly anticipating the debut of “Kimi to Issho ni Kayoitai,” expecting another engaging and emotionally resonant narrative from the talented mangaka.
