High School DxD promises major announcement
The "High School DxD" franchise, known for its popularity in the fantasy and ecchi genre, has generated great expectation among its fans by announcing that on November 17 at noon (Japan time) an "important announcement" will be made related to "Junior High School DxD", the first official spin-off of the series.
The message was published on the official social networks and mentions that the news is scheduled for November 17, just days before the release of the second volume of this spin-off, scheduled for November 20. The statement encourages fans to enjoy the first volume and make their reservations for the second.
"Junior High School DxD" marks a milestone in the franchise, as it is the first official work that is not written by Ichiei Ishibumi, author of the original series. Instead, this new story is written by Rippu Shinonome, while Ishibumi oversees the project. The plot takes place in a different context than the main series and explores other characters in an environment more focused on light comedy and school life.
Despite the excitement over the announcement, many fans have expressed skepticism due to the franchise's tendency to present any novelty, even minor ones, as if they were big announcements. On previous occasions, supposed "big news" has turned out to be promotional products, video game collaborations or marketing campaigns, which has led to some caution among longtime fans.
The final season of the anime adaptation, "High School DxD Hero," aired in the spring of 2018, more than six years ago. Although the franchise has maintained a loyal fan base, many wonder why there hasn't been a continuation of the story.
One of the factors behind this extended hiatus could be related to the change of animation studio that took place in "Hero." After three seasons produced by TNK, the Passione studio took the reins of the project, radically changing the design of the characters. Although this decision was well received by some, it generated controversy among others, which could have complicated the planning of future deliveries.
Among the most optimistic speculations is the possibility of an animated adaptation of "Junior High School DxD" or even a new season of the main series. However, considering the franchise's announcement history, it could also be less significant news, such as a special event, merchandise, or additional collaborations.
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