Kodoani.com – Manga World Dai Star: Encore! by author Nanafuji officially ended on Kadokawa's Comic Alive+ platform last Sunday, marking an emotional ending chapter for the journey adapting the hit anime. World Dai Star. This is part of the “stage girls” project – a unique idea to honor theater arts across generations.
Set in a world where theater artist Dai Star has become a global phenomenon since the 20th century, the story revolves around Kokona Ōtori, a 16-year-old girl with ambitions of becoming the most prominent star in the theater troupe. Sirius. With its combination of passion, determination, and poignant moments of theatrical dreams, the manga delivered an emotional expansion for fans long after the anime ended.
Launched in April 2023, the manga quickly attracted attention and received love from readers. Kadokawa published the first volume in May 2023 and will release the second – and final – volume on December 27.
As for the anime, the film aired in April 2023, dominating the evening time slot on major TV channels such as Tokyo MX, BS11, and MBS. The production team includes famous names: Takahiro, plot creator; Mika Pikazo, talented character designer; and Yū Kinome, director at studio Lerche, collaborating with screenwriter Yasuhiro Nakanishi. Vivid characters, emotional stories, and a harmonious combination of theater and life have created a strong appeal for both anime and manga.
In addition, this multimedia project also expanded into the field of games with the title World Dai Star: Yume no Stellariumlaunching summer 2023, gives fans a more immersive experience into the world of theater stars.
Although the manga has ended, the message about pursuing passion and stage lighting of World Dai Star continues to burn in the hearts of fans.
