'Chō Kaguya Meshi!' Web Manga Launches as Official Sequel to Hit Series, Sparking Emotional Fan Reaction

The official sequel to the popular series "Chō Kaguya-hime!", a web manga titled "Chō Kaguya Meshi!", has officially launched on the manga streaming platform "Bibibi Comic," taking social media by storm.

Set 10 years after the main story, this slice-of-life spin-off follows the protagonist, Kaguya, who has regained her sense of taste after 8,000 years and now spends her days enjoying delicious food. Director Yamashita, who spearheaded the original anime adaptation, is involved in the production, ensuring the title delivers the genuine, highly anticipated continuation fans have been waiting for.

Along with the launch, a special Chapter 0 was released. Beyond heartwarming gourmet storytelling, the chapter includes emotional moments that flesh out character bonds and complement the main storyline, deeply touching readers. Social media has erupted with praise and tearful reactions, with comments such as "I let my guard down thinking it was just slice-of-life, but I ended up crying my eyes out," "This is the exact ideal after-story fans wanted," and "The ultimate official follow-up." Excitement is now building around recreations of the featured dishes and upcoming character interactions.

The context

"Chō Kaguya-hime!" (Super Princess Kaguya!) is a modern anime and manga franchise reimagining classic Japanese folklore, specifically the ancient Tale of the Bamboo Cutter (Taketori Monogatari). In Japanese pop culture, food-centric spin-offs—often called "gourmet manga"—are a beloved tradition that allows readers to revisit characters in relaxed, everyday settings enjoying comfort food. Having the original anime director participate directly in a spin-off manga is relatively rare and highly regarded by fans, as it guarantees that the narrative tone and character development stay faithful to the original work.

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