Renowned manga artist Kana Ozawa took to X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday to reveal the title of her next project: Ao Sansan (translated as “Blue Brilliance”). The creator wrote that the story has been in development for several years and will launch its serialization in December, though details about the publishing platform remain to be announced.
Ozawa’s brief teaser included a striking illustration that hinted at the series’ atmospheric tone. While the exact genre has not been disclosed, fans can expect the same blend of delicate art and heartfelt storytelling that defined her earlier works.
For those unfamiliar with Ozawa’s portfolio, her breakout series Blue Moment debuted on Kadokawa’s Comic Bridge Online in November 2018. The manga earned a second compiled volume in September 2020 and later inspired a live‑action adaptation that aired in 2024, as reported by Anime News Network.
Ozawa first entered the manga scene with Blue Thermal – Aonagi Daigaku Taiiku‑kai Kōkū‑bu‑, a series that ran in Shinchosha’s Monthly Comic @Bunch from April 2014 to November 2017. Shinchosha collected the story into five tankōbon volumes, with the fifth volume noting that only the “first part” of the narrative had concluded.
Expanding the Blue Thermal universe, Ozawa launched a prequel titled Blue Thermal: First Flight on the LINE Manga app in November 2021. The short‑run series wrapped up in January 2022, and Shinchosha released a single compiled volume in February 2022.
The original Blue Thermal manga received an anime film adaptation that premiered in Japan in March 2022. The film’s production was announced in August 2021 (source) and later confirmed to open on March 4, 2022 (cast details). International home‑video rights were picked up by Eleven Arts and Shout! Factory, with a North American release announced in November 2022 (details).
Ozawa’s announcement of Ao Sansan marks her first brand‑new series since the conclusion of Blue Thermal’s main arc. While she has hinted that the new narrative has been gestating for years, the forthcoming serialization will be the first time readers encounter the story in a fresh publication venue.
Fans eager for more information can keep an eye on Ozawa’s official X account, where she previously shared updates about her projects, including the launch of Blue Moment (tweet). As the December debut approaches, further details such as the magazine or digital platform, as well as a potential teaser visual, are expected to follow.
Given Ozawa’s track record of producing titles that transition smoothly between manga, live‑action, and anime adaptations, industry watchers will be watching closely to see whether Ao Sansan receives a similar cross‑media treatment. For now, the manga community can anticipate another beautifully rendered story from a creator whose work consistently blends emotional depth with striking art.
Featured image: ©Kana Ozawa
Source: Anime News Network