As some of you may know, the shonen manga “Yofukashi no Uta” (Call of the Night) came to an end last January of this year. At that time, the publisher Shogakukan confirmed that the work would be collected in 20 volumes. Several weeks have passed since that confirmation and the publisher Shogakukan has revealed new updates about the final compilation volume of the Yofukashi no Uta manga, including its incredible official cover.
In the official media of the renowned Japanese publisher “Shogakukan“, the official cover of the compilation volume #20 and final volume of the manga Yofukashi no Uta has been presented to the public. This volume is scheduled to be released in Japanese bookstores on March 18 of this year and will contain a total of 200 pages. One detail worth noting is that the cover illustration will feature the story’s captivating female protagonist, Nazuna Nanakusa.
Yofukashi no Uta manga unveiled the official cover of its final volume
Yofukashi no Uta, also known as Call of the Night in the West, is a manga that spans the genres of romantic comedy and supernatural that is written and illustrated by Kotoyama. The work began its publication in Japan in August 2019 in Shogakukan’s Shonen Sunday Comics magazine and culminated its serialization on January 24 of this year. According to the information provided by Shogakukan Publishing House, Yofukashi no Uta will be collected in 119 volumes in total.
Thanks to the good reception of the public, Kotoyama’s manga had a respective anime adaptation that began its broadcasting on Japanese television last July 7, 2022. The anime was produced by the animation studio Liden Films and consisted of a total of 13 episodes. You can enjoy the series on the Netflix platform.
“Yofukashi no Uta” is a fascinating story that follows the life of Kou Yamori, who is apparently an ordinary high school student, but who has a friendly, optimistic and charismatic personality, in addition to being an outstanding student. However, behind his facade of friendliness and good academic performance hides a secret that consumes him: his insomnia. Kou struggles to find an outlet for his inexhaustible daytime energy and his life seems stagnant.
One day, while wandering alone at night, Kou encounters Nazuna Nanakusa, a peculiar girl who quickly realizes the cause of his insomnia. Nazuna claims that Kou will not be able to sleep until he finds true freedom in his life and is satisfied with how he spends his waking hours. As Kou tries to solve his current problems, Nazuna invites him to her apartment, where they share a futon.
In a surprising twist, as Kou pretends to be unconscious, Nazuna leans over him and bites his neck. This encounter reveals that Nazuna is a vampire, and from that moment on, Kou will find himself immersed in a nocturnal world full of dark secrets and intense emotions. Will Kou be able to find the balance between his daytime life and his connection with Nazuna? Will he be able to experience the freedom he longs for?
“Yofukashi no Uta” immerses us in an intriguing narrative that explores themes of identity, personal liberation, and forbidden attraction. As the protagonists confront their own inner demons, readers will be captivated by the complex bond that develops between Kou and Nazuna as they uncover the mysteries that lurk in the darkness of the night.
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