On the official site for the anime adaptation of the manga written by Hazuki Takeoka and illustrated by Tiv , Masamune-kun no Revenge ( Masamune-kun's Revenge ), it was announced that the premiere of the second season will be delayed due to production problems arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the statement, the premiere was scheduled for next April in Japan, however, it has now been rescheduled until next July . The production apologized to the fans and stated that the decision is to safeguard the integrity of the production staff of the project.
For their part, Takeoka and Tiv began publishing the manga in Ichijinsha 's Monthly Comic Rex magazine in October 2012 and ended it in June 2018. The publisher compiled the work in a total of ten volumes. The manga inspired a twelve-episode anime adaptation produced by SILVER LINK studios , directed by Mirai Minato and scripts written by Michiko Yokote , released in January 2017.
Synopsis for Masamune-kun's Revenge
As a child, Masamune Makabe is rejected by a rich and beautiful girl named Aki Adagaki, who nicknamed him "little pig" because of his fat boy appearance. Seeking revenge, Masamune works hard to better himself and returns as a stunningly handsome, albeit narcissistic, high school student. When he meets Aki once more, he is prepared to exact revenge. With the help of Aki's servant, Yoshino Koiwai, Masamune slowly begins to build his relationship with Aki, intending to break her heart when the time is right. However, as his friendship with Aki begins to grow, Masamune begins to question the goals of his devious plans, and whether carrying them out is what his heart truly desires.
Source: Official Site
© Tiv: Manga (Author), Hazuki Takeoka: Original (Author) / ICHIJINSHA Ichijinsha
