The prestigious mangaka Kotoyama, known for Dagashi Kashi, is back with a new short story. This work will expand the universe of his work Yofukashi no Uta (d)call of the night). Let us remember that the manga will premiere a second season in the summer season.
The ad was revealed by the magazine Weekly Shonen Sunday of Shogakukan in its 30th edition of 2025. It was confirmed there that Kotoyama will release a short series titled Yofukashi no uta -rakuen-hen- (d)Call of the Night: Paradise Arc). This will begin its publication on July 2, 2025.
This new story comes after the official end of the manga in January 2024. It culminated with 20 compilation volumes and a wide fan base around the world. Far from closing the door definitively, Kotoyama He returns to deepen further into the vampire universe. Contained emotions and night walks characterize call of the night.
A new arc in a world already known
Many details are still unknown about what we will see in Yofukashi no uta -rakuen-hen- (d)Call of the Night: Paradise Arc). However, the title “Rakuen” (Paradise) could imply a change of tone, a more intimate exploration or even a new location within the world of Ko Yamori and Nazuna Nanakusa. What is clear is that the return of Kotoyama It promises to maintain the melancholic, seductive and existential atmosphere that made the original manga unique.
Although seeing the date on which the serialization would begin, it is only a matter of hours to know more details. We are looking forward to this new franchise project.
the phenomenon of call of the night
Since its August 2019 premiere, Yofukashi no Uta (d)call of the night) He has won a fan base thanks to his distinctive artistic style and introspective dialogues. It has a special focus on vampires. Unlike other stories of the genre, Kotoyama He proposed a narrative where the appeal of the supernatural is intertwined with themes such as the problems of adolescence. It also addresses the discovery of oneself and the gray zones of human relations.
The series also received an anime adaptation that premiered in July 2022. Produced by Liden Films and with address of Tomoyuki Itamura (d)Monogatari series), the first season was very well received. It stands out for its great animation, its enveloping soundtrack and its fidelity to the original material.
The second season of the anime is yet to come
Coinciding with the launch of the new manga, Yofukashi no Uta (d)call of the night) It is also preparing for the premiere of its second anime season on July 4, 2025. This has generated great expectation among fans of the series. followers hope to see how the relationship between ko and Nazuna. They also wonder if there will be any thematic or plot connection with the new Rakuen-Hen.
The moment could not be more opportune. With the return of the series in both manga and anime, the franchise is experiencing a renaissance. This could capture a new generation of followers and win back those who fell in love with the neon aesthetic and endless nights of the original.
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