BL Manga Creator Saki Aida Passes Away After Cancer Battle

The manga fandom is a tight-knit one, and right now, it is coming together to mourn the loss of Saki Aida. Not long ago, publisher Taiyoh Tosho announced the beloved BL creator passed away recently. No cause of death was given for Aida, but fans will know the artist has been battling cancer for some months now.

Over on social media, Aida went public with their cancer diagnosis in February 2024 as she was undergoing treatment in Japan. It was there the artist revealed she was fighting a stage four cancer, and Aida was undergoing radiation therapy after a new bone metastasis was discovered.

Even during her treatment, Aida continued to work when able though she did cancel at least one fan-signing along the way. The autograph session was meant to be rescheduled at a later date, but sadly, that will not be possible now.

For those who do not know Aida by name, you will likely know her work. The artist is a prolific one in the BL fandom, after all. She is known best for creating S and Deadlock . Aida also worked on BL titles like Koku no Tsuki and Bowing to Love: The Noble and the Gladiator.

Our thoughts are with Aida’s loved ones during this difficult time.

The manga community is united in grief as it mourns the loss of esteemed BL (Boys’ Love) creator Saki Aida. The news of her passing was recently confirmed by publisher Taiyoh Tosho. While the specific cause of death remains undisclosed, it is widely acknowledged among fans that Aida had been contending with cancer for several months.

In February 2024, Aida opened up about her health struggles on social media, confirming that she was undergoing cancer treatment in Japan. The artist shared that she was in the throes of battling stage four cancer and was receiving radiation therapy following the discovery of new bone metastasis.

Despite her arduous treatment regimen, Aida remained dedicated to her craft. She continued to work whenever possible, though she was forced to cancel at least one fan-signing event, which was initially planned to be rescheduled. Unfortunately, with her passing, this rescheduling will no longer take place.

For those unfamiliar with Saki Aida’s name, her influence in the BL genre is unmistakable. She gained widespread recognition for her works such as S and Deadlock. Additionally, she contributed to other notable BL titles like Koku no Tsuki and Bowing to Love: The Noble and the Gladiator.

As the community grieves this significant loss, our heartfelt condolences go out to Aida’s family and friends. The impact she left on the manga and BL world will be remembered by many.