The spin-off based on the original light novel by Ichiei Ishibumi and Miyama-Zero, Junior High School DxD, released new information about its respective manga adaptation. According to a report made on the official X/Twitter account of the High School DxD franchise, the manga version of Junior High School DxD will begin its serialization in the Monthly Dragon Age magazine of Japanese publisher Fujimi Shobo starting April 9 of this year.
To promote the upcoming release of the manga adaptation of Junior High School DxD, the official media of the franchise have shared a promotional image for this version.
It is worth remembering that the manga adaptation of the light novel Junior High School DxD will feature illustrations by Ojo, an author who is known in Japan for publishing d0ujins H. In addition, the story will be supervised by Rippu Shinonome, writer of the light novel Junior High School DxD. The long-awaited manga adaptation of the High School DxD spin-off was announced last November 17, 2024, and after several months of waiting, its respective release date was revealed.
Information about High School DxD:
High School DxD is a light novel that combines fantasy elements with ecchi and harem genres. It was written by Ichiei Ishibumi and illustrated by Miyama-Zero. The work first saw the light of day in September 2008 under the Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imprint of Fujimi Shobo Publishing House, and reached its conclusion in March 2018. Subsequently, a sequel titled “Shin High School DxD” was released in July 2018.
On May 17 this year, the High School DxD franchise made its comeback with its new spin-off “Junior High School DxD”. This spin-off features the supervision of Ichiei Ishibumi and is written by Rippu Shinonome, while the illustrations will have Miyama-Zero in charge. Currently, this spin-off has 2 volumes published and a manga adaptation confirmed.
This story was also adapted to manga, with illustrations by Hiroji Mishima. The manga was published in Fujimi Shobo’s Dragon Age magazine from July 2010 and came to an end in February 2018.
On January 6, 2012, the light novel “High School DxD” made the jump to the screen with its anime adaptation. This adaptation consisted of a total of 4 seasons, totaling 49 episodes, in addition to having several specials and 4 OVAs. The animation studio TNK was in charge of producing the first three seasons of the series, while the animation studio Passione took the reins for the fourth season.
The anime High School DxD has the following description: Issei Hyoudou is a high school student whose desire to form a harem leads him to spy on women, which leads him to be portrayed as a young man with no direction in life. However, his fate takes an unexpected turn when an attractive young woman proposes a date, later revealing her true identity as a fallen angel and ending up brutally attacking him.
Fortunately, his life takes a new turn when Rias Gremory, a senior student and high-ranking demon, decides to grant Issei a second chance, reviving him as her servant. Issei joins the school’s enigmatic Occult Research Club and begins an exciting journey.
Slowly adapting to his new life, Issei must train and fight to survive in the violent world of angels and demons. Each new adventure will lead him to hilarious (and racy) moments with his new classmates, while keeping his new life a secret from his friends and family.
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