Bittersweet news for fans—The God of Time (Jikan no Kami-sama), created by Kanae Nakanishi and illustrated by Tsukasa Furokawa, is heading toward its conclusion. As announced on August 14, the series will end in just two chapters, with its finale set for later this month.
Story Synopsis:
The God of Time follows Yuki, a young girl who comes into possession of a magical watch that can stop time. She uses its power to save Hiroki, a boy whose life is in danger. As the two become connected, they share an extraordinary summer suspended in time—one filled with both tenderness and suspense.
The series began serialization on Shonen Jump+ on May 22, 2025. Its first collected volume will be released on September 4, 2025, and the second and final volume will arrive on October 3, 2025.
Character Summaries:
- Yuki: A courageous and empathetic girl whose discovery of the time-stopping watch changes the course of her life. Her journey forces her to confront the limits of what can—and should—be changed.
- Hiroki: The boy saved by Yuki, whose fate becomes intertwined with the mysteries of the watch. His relationship with Yuki anchors the emotional heart of the story.
Bonus Section – Did You Know?
- The God of Time is also published in English on Shueisha’s MANGA Plus platform.
- Despite its short run, the series has made a strong impression, delivering a tightly focused narrative that will span just two volumes.
- Fans have drawn comparisons to themes in Nakanishi’s earlier works, noting recurring motifs of fate, memory, and the nature of control.
With only two chapters left, readers are preparing to say goodbye to Yuki and Hiroki’s extraordinary, time-stilled summer. The October release of the final volume is set to bring their story to a heartfelt close.
