The article "Teen Pregnancy in Kaguya-sama Didn't Please the Japanese" includes
spoilers for the most recent chapters of "Kaguya-sama: Love is War."
The most recent chapter of the popular manga written and illustrated by Aka Akasaka , Kaguya-sama: Love is War became a trend among Japanese fans due to the perhaps obvious plot twist that led to the " Maki Shijou Arc ". It should be remembered that she is Kaguya's cousin, in love with the boyfriend of her best friend, Nagisa Kashiwagi .
In the most recent chapters, which obviously serve as the conclusion of this arc, Nagisa had decided to break up with her boyfriend to allow Maki to have a "free pass" towards him. Maki felt frustrated by this situation, she reproached her for her decision and demanded that she apologize to her ex-boyfriend and return to him. But the pressure brought nausea to Nagisa, who went to the doctor and confirmed a diagnosis: she is three months pregnant.
Early pregnancy is probably a very common occurrence in Latin America, but it's definitely not a big deal in Japan. Perhaps this was the reason why the event attracted a variety of comments from the Japanese :
- Leaving aside the fact that student pregnancy is creepy. Why is Akasaka-sensei screwing up characters one after another? He Is he drunk? ».
- « About the most recent chapter of “Kaguya-sama: Love is War”, thinking of celebrating the unwanted pregnancy of a teenage girl is one thing, but use it as a comic device or punch line? Is the author an idiot? Doesn't he know that this is a no laughing matter situation? ».
- « I just read the latest chapter of “Kaguya-sama: Love is War”, and I feel frustrated. I am very angry, so much so that I cannot sleep. Student pregnancy as a "happy ending" to an arc? It's a disgusting way of thinking ."
- « This week's chapter of “Kaguya-sama: Love is War” tried to make the topic of student pregnancy seem funny… And the reaction of the other characters seems terrible to me ».
- « I just read “Kaguya-sama: Love is War” in Young Jump. This is serious? A three-month pregnancy without detecting it? I'm shocked and speechless, I can't imagine anyone would find it funny ».
- « The boy's bane is getting bigger and bigger, but the story of “Kaguya-sama: Love is War” is now so scattered that I have no idea what is happening with the timeline. First they talk about student pregnancy and then they make jokes about it, how annoying ».
- « Even as a high school student, he was stupid enough to get his girlfriend pregnant. He didn't explain to me how Akasaka-sensei thinks that's a “good and happy ending” for both of their arc. I never liked Kashiwagi-san, so I don't really care that she got pregnant in high school ."
- « The chapter of “Kaguya-sama: Love is War” has left me, to put it simply, deeply disappointed. Never make the subject of underage pregnancy seem funny, especially being someone so influential ».
Synopsis for Kaguya-sama: Love is War
At the renowned Shuchiin Academy, Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya are the top representatives of the student body. Ranked as the top student in the nation and respected by his peers and mentors, Miyuki is the president of the student council. Alongside him, Vice President Kaguya - eldest daughter of the wealthy Shinomiya family - excels in every conceivable field. They are the envy of all the students, considered the perfect couple. However, despite the fact that both have already developed feelings for the other, neither is willing to admit them. The first to confess loses, will be despised and will be considered the minor. With their honor and pride at stake, Miyuki and Kaguya are equally determined to be the one who emerges victorious on the battlefield of love!
Source: Yaraon!
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