Manga artist Iori Asaga is set to launch a new dark romance series titled Kimi wa Itsushika Doku ni Naru (You Will Become Poison Before You Know It) in Ichijinsha’s Comic Zero Sum magazine. The new manga will debut in the December issue, which goes on sale October 28.
A Deep Dive into the New Dark Romance
The upcoming series promises a compelling narrative centered on a dark romance between a seemingly normal university student and a charismatic yet “trashy” man. This premise aligns with Asaga’s previous works, which often explore complex and intense relationships. A teaser image for the manga has been released, hinting at the tone and art style fans can expect.
Publication Details
Kimi wa Itsushika Doku ni Naru will be serialized monthly in Comic Zero Sum. The announcement was made in the November issue of the magazine. Readers eager to dive into Asaga’s latest creation can mark their calendars for October 28.
Iori Asaga’s Notable Previous Works and Adaptations
Iori Asaga has a distinguished history in the manga industry, having penned several well-received series that have garnered attention for their intricate character dynamics and engaging plots.
“Inu to Kuzu” (Dog and Scum)
One of Asaga’s prominent works, Inu to Kuzu (Dog and Scum), began its serialization in Kodansha’s Young Magazine in June 2021 and concluded in May 2022. The series gained significant popularity, leading to a live-action television series adaptation in 2023, further solidifying Asaga’s reputation. Kodansha published the fifth and final compiled book volume of Inu to Kuzu in August 2022.
“Dear Sa-chan” (Sacchan, Boku wa.)
Another successful title by Asaga is Dear Sa-chan (Sacchan, Boku wa.), which ran on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ manga website from July 2019 to October 2020. This series was also made available to an international audience through Shueisha’s MANGA Plus website, which published the manga in English. Like Inu to Kuzu, Dear Sa-chan received a live-action adaptation in June 2024, highlighting the strong appeal of Asaga’s storytelling across different media. Shueisha published the fourth and final volume of Dear Sa-chan in November 2020.
With a track record of creating impactful stories that resonate with readers and adapt successfully to live-action formats, Iori Asaga’s Kimi wa Itsushika Doku ni Naru is highly anticipated by fans of dark romance and psychological narratives.
