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Christmas is here early for shojo fans as Hiro Fujiwara, the creator ofKaichou Wa Maid-Sama!, recently announced a new chapter of the series. Moreover, Fujiwara also shared some updates on her new project. It’s been more than a decade sinceKaichou Wa Maid-Sama!ended, and there couldn’t be a better surprise than this.
As the manga makes an unexpected return after all these years, fans can’t help but wonder if the anime could follow suit? Let’s explore how probable it is for the anime to make a potential comeback based on the mangaka’s announcement.
Hiro Fujiwara Announces Extra Chapter ofKaichou Wa Maid-Sama!
Maid-Sama!is a classic shojo romance anime-manga series that is highly regarded by fans. The manga started its run in 2005 and came to an end in 2013. Since then there have been no updates about a potential sequel, until recently. Hiro Fujiwara shared the news about a special chapter of the series on her X handle.
【新作お知らせ】画業20周年！ということで気合を入れて新連載のお知らせです！「猫にワガママ」そして「#会長はメイド様！」特別編もあわせて、来年2025年LaLaDX3月号にて掲載予定ですー🎉表紙＆巻頭カラーでお邪魔します🙏pic.twitter.com/UnjqBbg2tE
The mangaka also announced her new manga titled ‘Neko ni Wagamama’ or ‘Selfish Cat’. The LaLa DX magazine described the manga as a story that revolves around a hyperactive high school girl and her quiet classmate, who is a cat! The new series and the special chapter ofMaid-Sama!will be published in the March issue of LaLa DX.
Nobody expectedMaid-Sama!to make a comeback like this, even though the anime’s potential return was always on fans’ minds. As the fan-favorite manga series once again becomes a hot topic of discussion, let’s explore if the anime could also return the same way.
Here’s How Probable It Is ForMaid-Sama! Animeto Make a Comeback
Maid-Sama! animeconcluded its run in September 2010. It’s an incomplete adaptation of the manga, and there are plenty of chapters for a sequel season. However, the content ofthe manga is outdatedin some aspects and might not be received well. This problem can easily be solved if the anime returns as a reboot with a few tweaks to deal with the problematic aspects.
Moreover, it would also attract new fans tothe sweet love story of Misaki and Usui, as the dated series can be quite difficult to get into. Back in the day, Misaki and Usui were recognized as the power couple and were all the rage! In recent years, shojo series have consistently been a part of the seasonal anime line-ups.
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Anime series likeMy Love Story with Yamada Kun at Lv999, A Sign of Affection,and the sequel ofFrom Me To Yousuggest that shojo anime are slowly but surely getting their due attention from the makers.Maid-Sama!fans have been awaiting the anime’s return for years and nothing would make them happier than an official announcement.
There’s plenty of content left to adapt and the hype can be easily reignited, but it will all come down to how lucrative the potential return would be. So, there’s no definite sign or hope that the anime will make its awaited comeback soon, but the chances are not zero. In the meantime, we have a special chapter to look forward to!
The new chapterMaid-Sama!andNeko ni Wagamamawill be released on February 5th, 2025 in LaLa DX magazine.
Laveena Joshi
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Laveena is an anime content writer at FandomWire. Having written more than 800 articles, she’s an expert in mainstream shonen series, ranging from the bizarre world of JoJo’s to the expansive worldbuilding of One Piece.With her formal education in Journalism and Mass Communication, she explores entertainment journalism through the lens of anime and manga, from mainstream and classic titles to niche and obscure ones.
