'Kageki Shojo!!' Graces the Cover & Features in the Lead Color Pages! Special Interview with Kumiko Saiki & 'The Rose of Versailles' Creator Riyoko Ikeda! 'Melody' October Issue Released

The October issue of 'Melody' is set to be released on Thursday, August 28. This issue pays tribute to Kumiko Saiki's 30th anniversary in the manga industry, featuring 'Kageki Shojo!!' on the cover and in the lead color pages.

Additionally, a special interview between Kumiko Saiki and Riyoko Ikeda, the creator of 'The Rose of Versailles,' is included. Saiki, who has been a huge fan of Ikeda since childhood, engages in a candid discussion about their lives as manga artists. Moreover, a special giveaway offers fans a chance to win a comic signed by Saiki herself.

In conjunction with this, the stage play 'Kageki Shojo!!' Chapter 3, The Final, has been announced. It will be performed from Saturday, November 1, to Wednesday, November 5, at the Mitsukoshi Theater. The latest updates and ticket sales information can be found on the official website and official X (formerly Twitter).

Meanwhile, the latest volume, Volume 16, of 'Kageki Shojo!!' is scheduled for release on Friday, September 5.

['Melody' October 2025 Issue]
- Release Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
- Format: B5
- Price: 770 yen (tax included)
- 'Melody' is released on the 28th of even-numbered months.

[HCS "Kageki Shojo!!" (Kumiko Saiki) Volume 16 Information]
- Author: Kumiko Saiki
- Series Name: Hana to Yume Comics Special
- Price: 770 yen (tax included)
- Release Date: September 5, 2025
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