Kaguya-sama: Love is War Returns With Brand-New TV Special!
Great news for Kaguya-sama: Love is War fans! On Sunday, Aniplex officially announced a brand-new Kaguya-sama television special titled Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Otona e no Kaidan (which translates to The Steps to Become an Adult). A stunning key visual was also released alongside the big reveal, building hype for the return of the beloved romantic comedy series.
Kaguya-sama Love is War TV Special - Plot
This upcoming special is part of the anime adaptation of Aka Akasaka’s popular manga, which follows two high school geniuses—Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane—who are both in love with each other but far too proud to confess. Instead, they engage in clever and hilarious mind games, trying to make the other confess first. It’s a battle of wits, pride, and heart—all in the name of love!
The manga was first published in 2015 in Miracle Jump magazine before moving to Weekly Young Jump in 2016. It became a huge hit, eventually ending in November 2022 after a strong seven-year run. Viz Media publishes the English version of the manga and describes it as a romantic war between two brilliant student council members who refuse to be the “loser” by confessing first.
The anime adaptation began airing in 2019 and quickly gained a global fanbase. So far, the series has three seasons, an OVA (original video animation), and even a movie titled Kaguya-sama: Love is War – The First Kiss That Never Ends, which premiered in Japan in December 2022. The movie covered one of the manga’s most important story arcs.
Kaguya Sama Love is War TV Special Release Date
While Aniplex has confirmed that the new TV special is in production, they haven’t yet announced a release date. Still, fans are already excited, especially since the title—Steps to Become an Adult—hints at a more emotional or mature storyline, possibly diving deeper into Kaguya and Miyuki’s evolving relationship.
Whether you're new to the series or a longtime fan, this special promises more heartfelt moments, hilarious schemes, and the ongoing war of love we’ve all come to adore.
Stay tuned for more updates as we await the return of Kaguya-sama: Love is War!