Kodoani.com – August issue of the magazine LaLa belongs to the publisher Hakusensha announced on Monday that the manga “Snow White with the Red Hair” (Akagami no Shirayuki-hime) Sorata Akiduki will continue in the magazine's next issue on July 24, 2024. The manga has been on hiatus since June 2023, creating a long wait for fans.
Manga Information:
“Snow White with the Red Hair” is a romantic story revolving around Shirayuki, a famous herbalist with naturally red hair. The story begins when Prince Raji of the Tanbarun kingdom wants Shirayuki to be his person because of her unique hair. Not wanting to become the prince's possession, Shirayuki fled to the neighboring kingdom Clarinswhere she met and was saved by Prince Zen Wistaria. From there, a love adventure begins, with Zen protecting and supporting Shirayuki on her journey.
Development and Publishing:
Sorata Akiduki launched the manga “Snow White with the Red Hair” for the first time in the magazine LaLaDX belong to Hakusensha in 2006. The manga was then transferred to a magazine LaLa In 2011.
Hakusensha published the manga's 26th compiled book volume in July 2023, around the same time the manga went on hiatus.
Reception and Influence:
“Snow White with the Red Hair” is not only famous in the manga world but also spread to anime fans. The story of Shirayuki and Zen has been adapted into two and one television anime seasons DVD anime (OVA).
Funimation Entertainment streamed the anime from 2015 to 2016, with English subtitles and later an English dub. Funimation also released the anime series on disc Blu-ray and DVDhelping the story reach a large international audience.