Incredible, but true! “No. 6“, One of the most beloved science fiction stories is back after 14 years of silence. Author Atsuko Asano left all speechless to announce a new sequel novel, entitled “No. 6: Meeting ”, which has unleashed a whirlwind of emotions among fans.
While many had closed the history of Shion and Nezumi, the author seems to have felt that there was still more to tell. In a special message posted by the announcement, Asano shared what motivated her to continue this story: «It was Nezumi's voice: 'You decide where you live and where you die. I decide, not you … so, have you already found themselves and have begun to weave their destinations? If so, I will approach them once again, just once again».
For those who are not so familiar with the franchise, “No. 6 ”He debuted in October 2003 as a light novel of science fiction with romance and drama dyes. The story was published until June 2011, and that same year received an adaptation to manga illustrated by Hinoki Kino and an anime produced by Bones Studies (“Fullmetal Alchemist”, “My Hero Academia”). Until 2025, the saga has sold more than 1.5 million copies, demonstrating that its impact is still alive.
The plot takes place in a dystopian city called No. 6, where society seems to work perfectly until you start looking more closely. Shion, a privileged boy who works as a maintenance of parks, sees his life upside down when he discovers the body of a man in his work area. This revelation makes it an objective of the government, and when you least expect it, it is arrested and marked as the enemy of the State. In the midst of chaos, Nezumi reappears, a mysterious fugitive whom he helped when they were children.
From there, both flee together to the marginal neighborhoods and begin to discover the dark secrets that are hidden after the apparent utopia of No. 6. But beyond mystery and action, which really conquered fans Between Shion and Nezumi, a connection that challenges any label. «Whenever I feel that I can no longer, I remember Nezumi's words: 'Don't run away! Keep ahead! Look the reality! ' I want to be someone who can find light regardless of how hard the road is», Explained the author.
The new sequel, “No. 6: Meeting ”, the story will resume several years after the end of the original novel, when Shion and Nezumi separated. Many thought that this had been the definitive closure of their history, but apparently, there is still a new chapter to discover. Asano shared one more message about his return to the franchise:
«Let's touch their lives with our own hands. I will fight as the author of No. 6. I will challenge the boys who were so in love … that's all I think now. After 14 years, I bring you No. 6 once again». Volume 1 of No. 6: Meeting will arrive in Libraries of Japan on May 28, 2025, and of course, fans are eager to know what will happen in this expected reunion.
Fountain: Amazon Japan
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