Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai (Kaguya-sama: Love is War) is coming back to our screens—and this time, love is getting serious. Aniplex has officially green-lit a brand-new television special titled Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Otona e no Kaidan (The Steps to Become an Adult), promising fans another round of mind games, emotional growth, and heart-pounding confessions!
A stunning new key visual has been released to tease what’s ahead, and needless to say—it’s everything we hoped for.
What Is “Otona e no Kaidan” About?
While full story details are still under wraps, the title “The Steps to Become an Adult” hints at a major shift in Kaguya and Miyuki’s relationship. Could this be the long-awaited transition from high school romance to something more mature and heartfelt?
After three acclaimed TV seasons and the 2022 theatrical release of Kaguya-sama: Love is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends-, this new special looks set to explore what happens after that legendary first kiss.
And if you’re an AnimeKing regular, you already know—we’re absolutely here for it.
Recap of the Love Game So Far
The series so far:
| Season/Release | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | Jan 2019 |
| Season 2 | Apr 2020 |
| OVA | May 2021 |
| Season 3 | Apr 2022 |
| The First Kiss That Never Ends (Film) | Dec 2022 |
Streaming platforms have included Crunchyroll, Funimation, Hulu, and more. Expect similar distribution for the upcoming special—though no release date has been announced yet.
The Manga Journey (And Where It Ends)
Created by Aka Akasaka, the Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai manga first launched in 2015, ran for 7+ years, and ended its glorious romantic mind battle in November 2022. The series has long been praised for its smart blend of comedy, drama, and psychological warfare in the name of love.
Viz Media publishes the manga in English, and the franchise remains a must-read/watch for romance anime lovers.
Here’s how Viz sums it up:
“Two geniuses. Two brains. Two hearts. One battle. Who will confess their love first?!”
If that doesn’t scream anime perfection, we don’t know what does.
If you’re the kind of fan who analyzes every blush, every smirk, and every just-missed moment, then this new special is made for you. Whether you’re Team Kaguya or Team Miyuki, this next step promises to dig even deeper into the heart-pounding dynamics that made the series a fan-favorite.
And AnimeKing will be your ultimate HQ for updates—trailers, release info, cast announcements, and all the juicy analysis.
FAQs
Absolutely. The First Kiss That Never Ends is essential to understanding the emotional progression leading into Otona e no Kaidan.
So far, it’s being announced as a TV special, which usually means a standalone episode or short miniseries.
There’s no official word, but this may be one of the last adaptations unless a full post-ending arc gets developed
So what do you think, AnimeKing fam—will this be the confession that changes everything? Or another round of love-war madness? Let’s hear your theories below!
