Light novel author Kenji Inoue has stunned fans of Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu by officially announcing that there will be no more sequels to the beloved series in a post on his personal Twitter/X account. With this Inoue dispelled the hopes of millions of fans who, for years, have longed for a continuation of the adventures of Akihisa Yoshii and his eccentric classmates at Fumizuki Academy, the news, revealed recently, has generated a great stir in the otaku community, plunging fans into a wave of nostalgia and sadness.
Kenji Inoue announces end of new Baka to Test adaptations
Recently, in a publication on Twitter/X, the author Kenji Inoue, addressed the fans of his series, with a clear message, “By the way, let me tell you first! There will be no more sequels of Baka to Test! The sequel of Grand Blue is a miracle!”, this publication and statement by the author, has generated great sadness in the communities of fans of the series, and is that with this statement of the author, many have felt disappointed and sad, seeing their hopes for a new series fade away,
The Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu series, which combines comedy and fantasy elements in a school setting, has become a cultural classic since its release in 2007. Its mix of humor, endearing characters and unique battle system based on students’ academic results have made it stand out among other series of its time, over time, the series has maintained a loyal fan base that has continued to demand new content.
The fact that the second season of Baka to Test, aired 13 years ago without any continuation, has generated frustration, fans not only longed for a new adaptation of the story, but also a proper closure for the characters they have come to love. The community has widely discussed the possibility of a sequel on various platforms, but Inoue’s response has put an end to those speculations, however, not everything is sad news for fans and followers of the author, and is that in the publication he spoke about Big Blue.
Recently, it was also announced the announcement of a second season of Grand Blue, this news has generated enthusiasm among his fans, who celebrate the continuity of a story. And although it has been relatively short since the first season ended, it has captured the public’s interest for its humor and absurd situations. The series, which focuses on college life and scuba diving, has been praised for its animation and its ability to connect with a young audience.
Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu, is a light novel series written by Kenji Inoue and illustrated by Yui Haga, the first installment was published in January 2007, and the series has accumulated considerable popularity over the years. A manga adaptation by Mosuke Mattaku began serialization in Shonen Ace manga magazine in April 2009, another manga adaptation by Namo and began serialization in Shonen Famitsu magazine in October 2009, an anime adaptation aired in 2010, with a second season titled, Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu: Ni, released in 2011.
Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu, the story takes place at Fumizuki Academy, an institution where students are sorted into different classes based on their academic performance: each class has a special power, the high-performing classes can summon shoukanjuu, creatures that fight in battles to determine the resources and benefits of each group. The protagonist, Akihisa Yoshii, is a student in class F, the lowest class. Together with his friends, Akihisa embarks on various competitions and hilarious situations as he tries to improve his status and prove that even fools can succeed.
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