Ken Akamatsu - UQ Holder! Manga

UQ Holder! is a Japanese action-fantasy manga series by Ken Akamatsu that serves as a direct, long-running sequel to his previous hit, Negima! Magister Negi Magi. The story follows Tōta Konoe, a young boy living in a rural village who dreams of making it big in the capital. After a near-death experience leads to his transformation into an immortal, he is taken in by Yukihime, a powerful vampire, and joins the secret organization known as "UQ Holder," a group composed of immortals dedicated to dealing with threats to the world.

The series is renowned for its expansive world-building that bridges the gap between the magical school-life antics of Negima! and a darker, more expansive high-stakes fantasy narrative. It is highly regarded for its complex plot involving time travel, destiny, and the history of the magical world Akamatsu built decades prior, while still maintaining the energetic combat and comedic character interactions the author is known for.

It serves as both a standalone adventure and a massive reward for long-time fans of Akamatsu’s bibliography, weaving together plot threads from his entire career into a definitive saga about the weight of eternal life and the bonds formed across centuries.

Other Notable Works

Ken Akamatsu: Negima! Magister Negi Magi, Love Hina, A.I. Love You
Takuya Fujima: Negima!? Neo (Visual and thematic companion)

Series Details

Japanese Name: ＵＱ ホルダー！
English Title: UQ Holder!
Story: Ken Akamatsu
Art: Ken Akamatsu
Original Publisher: Kodansha (Weekly Shonen Magazine / Bessatsu Shonen Magazine) English Publisher: Kodansha Comics
Release Years: 2013–2022
Volumes: 28 (Complete)
Age Rating: Teen (T+)
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Shonen

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