In the relentless world of Weekly Shōnen Jump, not every new series survives long enough to find its footing. Jun Harukawa’s Kaedegami, which began earlier this year, has officially come to an end after just 17 chapters.
The cancellation shocked some readers, who praised the manga’s atmospheric art and ambitious supernatural setup — yet the decision reflects the unforgiving pace of modern serialization.
Story Synopsis
Kaedegami debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue #27 in June 2025, written and illustrated by Jun Harukawa. Set in a mythic world where humans coexist with demonic creatures called Shenguai, the story follows Kou, a young warrior who encounters the mysterious Shenguai Chiyou.
After a tragic battle, Chiyou’s body is destroyed and her essence scattered. Kou vows to gather her fragments across a dangerous land — a journey that explores the bond between human and demon, loyalty and obsession.
While early chapters were praised for their strong line art and dynamic creature designs, Kaedegami struggled to maintain consistent reader rankings, a key factor for survival in Shōnen Jump’s weekly surveys.
Publication or Announcement Details
- Magazine: Weekly Shōnen Jump (Shueisha)
- Serialization Start: June 2025, Issue #27
- Final Chapter: October 19–20 2025, Issue #47
- Total Chapters: 17
- Author: Jun Harukawa
- First Tankōbon Release: November 4 2025
- Final Volume Release: December 4 2025
The series’ end was officially confirmed through Jump’s editorial notice, marking it as one of the shortest-lived new series of the year.
Character / Key Figure Summaries
Kou
The protagonist of Kaedegami, Kou is a warrior-in-training who defies divine order to restore the Shenguai Chiyou. His determination to reunite her fragmented soul drives the narrative and provides the series’ emotional anchor.
Chiyou
A powerful and ancient Shenguai whose bond with Kou blurs the line between divine being and monster. Her design — half ethereal goddess, half monstrous deity — became one of the manga’s artistic highlights. Despite limited panel time, Chiyou’s presence haunted every page.
Did You Know?
- Kaedegami was part of Jump’s Summer 2025 “New Generation Lineup”, alongside Nue’s Exorcist and One Piece: Side Stories.
- The series’ art received praise for its dark fantasy aesthetic reminiscent of Jujutsu Kaisen and Bleach, yet with a more folkloric tone.
- It reportedly received its cancellation notice just after Chapter 15, meaning the last two installments were written as a rushed conclusion.
- According to SuperHeroHype’s industry coverage, Kaedegami’s 17-chapter lifespan is the shortest of any Jump series in 2025, making it a case study in how quickly audience metrics can determine a manga’s fate.
Although short-lived, Kaedegami leaves behind an impression of artistic ambition and mythological intrigue — a reminder that even brief runs can showcase creative spark in the cutthroat world of Weekly Shōnen Jump.
Suggested Reading
- “Shonen Jump Manga Series Kaedegami Canceled After 17 Chapters” – SuperHeroHype
- “After Kaedegami, Shonen Jump’s New Lineup Sparks More Cancellation Rumors” – ComicBook.com
- “Shonen Jump Cancels Yet Another Series in 2025” – ComicBook.com
- “Inside Shonen Jump’s Ruthless Popularity System” – Anime Explained
