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A companion piece to the acclaimed manga Zatsu Tabi – That’s Journey, Another Side View shifts the focus from main heroine Chika Suzugamori to her thoughtful friend Koyomi Hasunuma, exploring her everyday life outside the road trips and adventures. The result is a calm, character-driven slice of life that celebrates the beauty of stillness over motion.
First launched in October 2023 in Dengeki Maoh, the series captured readers with its grounded storytelling and warm tone. On November 3, 2025, Anime News Network confirmed that the spinoff ended with the magazine’s October 27, 2025 issue, marking a full two-year run. The finale serves as a gentle farewell, showcasing the quieter side of Ishizaka’s traveling world.
The central figure of the spinoff, Koyomi offers a grounded contrast to the adventurous Chika of the main series. Her quiet, observant nature turns mundane routines into windows of reflection, emphasizing the series’ core theme — that life’s smallest journeys can be the most meaningful.
As both the writer and illustrator of Zatsu Tabi, Kenta Ishizaka is known for weaving travel and self-discovery into understated storytelling. His work has drawn comparisons to real-world travel journals, blending slice-of-life pacing with emotional honesty.
Meidosuki brought a softer, more atmospheric visual tone to the spinoff, focusing on natural lighting and relaxed body language. Their work enhanced the meditative, journal-like feel of Another Side View.
The end of Zatsu Tabi: Another Side View marks both a conclusion and a continuation — the close of a quiet, reflective side story within a franchise that still has miles left to travel. Its legacy reminds readers that even small moments can be transformative journeys.
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.
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.

The series’ end was officially confirmed through Jump’s editorial notice, marking it as one of the shortest-lived new series of the year.
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.
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.
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.
Set in a quarantined city called North Hill, Astro Baby follows the aftermath of a meteorite strike that unleashed a mysterious infection known as Couper. The disease transforms humans into feral cannibals, effectively cutting the area off from the rest of the world.
The protagonist, Billy, returns six years after the initial outbreak, now a soldier haunted by trauma and guilt. His mission is simple — find his childhood love, Eleanor, who is about to give birth amid chaos. But what begins as a rescue turns into a nightmarish spiral when another meteorite falls, spreading the infection again and intertwining the fates of Billy, Eleanor, and her newborn child in grotesque and tragic ways.
Through graphic storytelling and emotional tension, Astro Baby examines the limits of love and survival when humanity itself becomes unrecognizable.

A soldier returning to his hometown after the outbreak, Billy’s stoic personality hides a deep emotional void. His loyalty and love for Eleanor drive much of the story’s conflict as he faces the physical and moral horrors of North Hill.
Billy’s childhood love, Eleanor represents both innocence and loss. Her pregnancy and the ensuing tragedy form the emotional core of Astro Baby.
Born during catastrophe, Abby becomes the symbol of both hope and despair. Her existence ties together the central mystery of the meteorite infection and humanity’s survival.
Known for his distinct art style and cinematic paneling, Moriya excels at combining intimacy with despair. His works — including Soloist in a Cage and Astro Baby — explore captivity, survival, and the dark sides of compassion in broken worlds.
As Astro Baby approaches its finale, readers brace for a conclusion as bleak as it is beautiful.
If Moriya’s history with Soloist in a Cage is any indication, the last chapter will likely offer no easy answers — only a haunting meditation on what it means to survive when there’s nothing left worth saving.
Land of Monsters is written and illustrated by Mitsutani, and has been serialized in Weekly Shōnen Sunday since February 5, 2025.
The story takes place in a war-torn world where humans and monsters have battled for centuries. Amid the endless bloodshed, a young boy dreams of reconciliation between the two races. His struggle reveals the blurred lines between good and evil, as both sides harbor hatred, guilt, and fear.
Through visceral artwork and moral complexity, the series explores themes of prejudice, redemption, and the fragile nature of peace — drawing comparisons to other grounded dark fantasies like Attack on Titan and To Your Eternity.

Mitsutani has received praise for their sharp visual storytelling and emotionally restrained dialogue. Land of Monsters is their first major serialized work, establishing them as a promising new voice in dark fantasy manga.
Their ability to balance heavy themes with grounded emotion has drawn comparisons to writers such as Kentarō Miura (Berserk) and Yoshihiro Togashi (Hunter × Hunter).
The story centers on a nameless young boy born between humans and monsters.
Condemned by both worlds, he sets out on a journey to uncover the truth behind their ancient war and his own existence. His empathy and defiance make him a rare light in a world collapsing under its own hatred.
Supporting characters — including a monster scholar, a human soldier turned rebel, and a mysterious priestess — represent the conflicting ideals that drive the narrative’s tension toward its endgame.
After less than a year of serialization, Land of Monsters is approaching its end — a short but impactful journey that left a mark on readers with its haunting visuals and moral weight.
With only three chapters left, all eyes are on Mitsutani to deliver a finale worthy of this grim and thought-provoking world.
The sci-fi romance manga The God of Time (Jikan no Kami-sama) by Kanae Nakanishi (story) and Tsukasa Furokawa (art) will officially conclude with its second volume, set to release in October 2025. The series began its run on Shonen Jump+ in May 2025, marking a short but emotionally resonant journey for its readers.
The announcement was revealed through Shueisha’s online platform, where the manga has been serialized. Despite its brief length, the story quickly garnered attention for its emotional depth and unique time-bending premise.
The story follows Yuki, a high school girl who stumbles upon a mysterious timepiece capable of freezing time. When she uses it to save a boy named Hiroki from an accident, the two become inexplicably bound within a suspended moment. As they navigate the summer trapped between seconds, their bond deepens—but the power of time has its limits.
Though it spans only two volumes, The God of Time delivers a compact narrative with striking visuals and emotional storytelling. Fans of time-loop or supernatural romance will find it a memorable read.
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Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister follows Uryuu Kamihate, a high school student aiming to enter medical school. After losing his parents, he is taken in by the Amagami Shrine family. Unexpectedly, Uryuu finds himself engaged to one of the three Amagami sisters as part of a unique family tradition to preserve the shrine’s lineage. The story delicately balances romantic comedy, slice-of-life moments, and the emotional complexities of chosen family and personal growth.
As the series moves toward its conclusion, readers will witness the final resolution of Uryuu’s romantic fate, the culmination of the sisters’ personal journeys, and the future of the Amagami Shrine itself.
Publisher Kodansha has confirmed that Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister will wrap up its serialization with the release of Volume 22. While no specific release date has been announced yet for the final volume, this marks the end of a multi-year serialization that has captivated a loyal fan base.
Author Marcey Naitou expressed gratitude to readers for their continued support throughout the series. In a message shared on social media, Naitou hinted at an emotionally satisfying conclusion that honors each character’s development while staying true to the story’s themes of family, love, and personal growth.
The protagonist of the series, Uryuu is a diligent and kind-hearted student whose dream of becoming a doctor is complicated when the Amagami Shrine takes him in and becomes engaged to one of the shrine priestesses. His reserved yet reliable nature makes him the emotional center of the story.
Each sister brings a distinct personality:
The sisters’ evolving relationships with Uryuu form the heart of the series.
With Volume 22 marking the conclusion of Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister, fans will soon witness the story’s long-awaited resolution. As the final volume approaches, the series continues to generate excitement and emotional investment from readers around the world.
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In Such a Small World follows the story of 17-year-old Akari, a lonely high school girl whose encounter with a quiet, enigmatic boy named Yuu changes her world. As their lives intertwine, the manga explores themes of isolation, connection, and emotional healing—a hallmark of Takaya’s storytelling style.
Serialized in The Hana to Yume since October 2021, the manga concluded on June 5, 2025, with its 28th and final chapter. The series stands as a poignant examination of how small yet powerful human connections can be. The sixth and final compiled volume is slated for release in Japan on August 19.
Best known for Fruits Basket, one of the most influential shōjo manga of the early 2000s, Takaya returned to the genre with In Such a Small World. While not a fantasy like Fruits Basket, this series dives deeply into interpersonal psychology and the weight of unspoken emotions.
Unlike her previous works, this manga is grounded in contemporary realism. There are no magical transformations or zodiac curses—just two teens navigating grief, love, and the challenge of opening up. The art style is subtle but expressive, echoing the soft emotional tone of the story.
Akari – A shy and withdrawn 17-year-old girl, Akari begins the story emotionally isolated due to family issues and bullying. Her growth over the series shows her moving from anxiety to self-acceptance and emotional openness.
Yuu – A mysterious transfer student with a quiet demeanor, Yuu harbors his own emotional scars. Through his growing bond with Akari, he finds the strength to confront his past and build trust.
With its final volume arriving on August 19, fans of emotional coming-of-age tales will want to add In Such a Small World to their must-read list. Whether you’re a longtime Takaya fan or new to her work, this story delivers quiet but profound emotional resonance.
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