On Friday, publisher Taiyoh Tosho announced the sad news of the passing of BL novelist Saki Aida, known for her popular works like Deadlock and S.
The announcement was made on X (formerly Twitter), though the cause of her death was not revealed.
Earlier this year, Aida had shared on social media that she was battling stage 4 cancer, which had spread to her bones, requiring her to undergo radiation therapy.
Aida’s health struggles led her to cancel a planned autograph session for the Kokū no Tsuki manga, which she had been working on with artist Rо̄ Nishimoto.
Despite her illness, she remained active in her creative work until recently. The Kokū no Tsuki manga, which began in 2022, saw its first volume released just last month, on July 26.
Aida’s contributions to the BL genre were significant, with her novels *S* and *Deadlock* both receiving English manga adaptations.
Her novel Bowing to Love: The Noble and the Gladiator was recently licensed by Seven Seas, featuring illustrations by Yamimaru Enjin.
Her passing marks a great loss to the literary and manga communities, where she had established a strong and respected presence.
