The manga fan community has been in an intense debate
over the past few hours following a rumor that set social media alight. Popular
user AnimeTsumi, known for his posts about the manga and anime industry,
claimed that “ Nana ,” the iconic
work by Ai Yazawa, was in the process of resuming serialization after more than
a decade of hiatus. In his post, AnimeTsumi wrote:
- « Ai
Yazawa's popular shoujo manga Nana has DECIDED TO
COME BACK FULLY from hiatus according to new legal documents filed by
Shueisha! It will be serialized in one of Shueisha's
magazines. The manga has been on hiatus since 2009 due to the author's
deteriorating health . »
The news immediately caused a stir among shoujo and
manga fans in general. However, it was soon denied by SUGOI Lite ,
one of the most respected and reliable leakers in the industry, who
roundly debunked the claim, pointing out that the information was erroneous and
lacked solid foundation.
In its rebuttal, SUGOI Lite explained that the
supposed “legal document” that sparked the rumor was actually a routine
trademark renewal procedure carried out by Shueisha in China in October 2024. According
to the leaker, such filings are common in the industry to protect intellectual
property and do not necessarily imply the revival of a paused project.
“ This kind of action is completely normal
and does not indicate anything related to the manga or a possible anime
adaptation. It is simply a renewal to extend the property in the market and
ensure continued income from the work ,” SUGOI Lite clarified. It
also warned fans against falling for unfounded rumors and accused AnimeTsumi of
seeking monetization with false information.
Originally published in Shueisha’s Cookie magazine in
2000, Nana quickly became a pop culture phenomenon thanks to its mature and
emotional take on friendship, love, and dreams set against the backdrop of the
music world. The series follows the story of two women named Nana,
whose paths cross in Tokyo, and their complex relationship over the years.
In 2009, author Ai Yazawa unexpectedly halted
serialization of the work due to serious health issues, leaving the story
unfinished. Since then, the status of the series has been
uncertain, with Yazawa pursuing smaller works and no clear indication of
whether she will return to Nana at some point.
Over the years, fans have held out hope that Yazawa
would continue the manga, while Nana remains remembered as one of the most
influential titles in the shoujo genre. Frequent copyright renewals and
the publication of related material have fueled occasional speculation, but
without any official confirmation.
Source: Twitter
