10 Major Manga Series That Are Ending Soon

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Many long-running manga series like Black Clover and Chainsaw Man that inspired hit anime ended in 2026, but that doesn't mean fans shouldn't expect other series to say goodbye soon. While it's natural to expect several Shōnen Jump mangas to end this year, as many are canceled to make room for the new generation of artists, not only hits from that magazine but also from other demographics that have been around for decades will end in the coming months. Knowing which manga series are ending gives readers enough time to prepare to cope with the news or to catch up before their final publication.

From manga series currently in their climax without a defined chapter count to others that have already set release dates for their final volumes, some of the biggest manga of the last decades will be bringing their stories to a close. In addition to hits like Kindergarten Wars, Shadows House, and One Piece, which are developing their final arcs, here's a guide to the biggest manga series concluding soon, with endings expected between this year and 2027.

Space Brothers

Release year: 2007
Platform: KManga
Chapters: 430+

Considered a seinen masterpiece for combining slice-of-life elements and science fiction, Space Brothers is as contradictory as it is striking, becoming a coming-of-age story with adult characters rediscovering childhood dreams that feels grounded despite taking viewers on a trip to space. Created by Koyama Chuya, Space Brothers not only managed to be adapted into a live-action film but also had an anime in 2012 by A-1 Pictures that ran for 99 episodes.

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Dragon Ball, created by Akira Toriyama, is one of the most influential manga ever published in Weekly Shonen Jump. The series follows Goku on his journey from a child to the universe’s greatest fighter. What is Goku’s original Saiyan name?

AVegeta BKakarot CBardock DRaditz

✓ Correct! Goku’s birth name is Kakarot, given to him on Planet Vegeta before he was sent to Earth as a baby. His Saiyan rival Vegeta famously refuses to call him “Goku” and always refers to him by his true Saiyan name, Kakarot.

✗ That answer missed harder than a filler arc! The answer is Kakarot. Vegeta is the Saiyan prince, Bardock is Goku’s father, and Raditz is Goku’s older brother. Kakarot is the Saiyan name given to Goku at birth before he was sent to Earth.

Naruto Uzumaki dreams of becoming the Hokage — the leader of his village. Throughout the series, Naruto carries a powerful entity sealed inside him since birth. What is sealed within Naruto?

AThe Ten-Tails BThe Curse Mark CKurama, the Nine-Tailed Fox DThe Rinnegan

✓ Correct! Kurama, the Nine-Tailed Fox, was sealed inside Naruto by his father, the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze, on the day of his birth. What began as a source of fear and isolation for Naruto eventually became his greatest ally and friend.

✗ That answer missed harder than a filler arc! The answer is Kurama, the Nine-Tailed Fox. The Ten-Tails is a different, more powerful beast. The Curse Mark is Orochimaru’s seal, and the Rinnegan is a legendary eye technique. Kurama was sealed in Naruto at birth by the Fourth Hokage.

In the manga Bleach by Tite Kubo, the main character Ichigo Kurosaki gains the powers of a Soul Reaper. Soul Reapers wield unique weapons that have names and special abilities. What are these signature weapons called?

ASacred Gears BZanpakuto CNen Weapons DBankai Blades

✓ Correct! Zanpakuto are the signature weapons of Soul Reapers in Bleach. Each Zanpakuto has its own spirit and name, and a Soul Reaper must learn that name to unlock its Shikai (initial release) and eventually its Bankai (final release) forms.

✗ That answer missed harder than a filler arc! The answer is Zanpakuto. Sacred Gears are from High School DxD, Nen is the power system from Hunter x Hunter, and Bankai is actually a Zanpakuto’s final release form — not the weapon’s name itself. Zanpakuto literally means “soul-cutting sword.”

In Dragon Ball Z, Frieza is one of the most iconic villains in anime history. He is a tyrannical galactic emperor responsible for destroying the Saiyan homeworld. What is the name of the planet Frieza destroyed?

APlanet Namek BPlanet Vegeta CPlanet Sadala DEarth

✓ Correct! Planet Vegeta, named after King Vegeta, was the homeworld of the Saiyan race. Frieza destroyed it with a single energy blast because he feared the growing power of the Saiyans and the legend of the Super Saiyan. Only a handful of Saiyans survived, including Goku and Vegeta.

✗ That answer missed harder than a filler arc! The answer is Planet Vegeta. Planet Namek is the home of the Namekians and the Dragon Balls, Planet Sadala is the Saiyan homeworld in Universe 6, and Earth is where Goku was raised. Frieza destroyed Planet Vegeta out of fear of the Saiyan race’s potential.

My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) by Kohei Horikoshi is set in a world where most people have superpowers. What is the term used for these superpowers in My Hero Academia?

AStands BJutsu CQuirks DCursed Techniques

✓ Correct! In My Hero Academia, about 80% of the world’s population possesses a Quirk — a unique superpower that manifests in childhood. The protagonist Izuku Midoriya was born Quirkless but inherited the powerful Quirk “One For All” from the greatest hero, All Might.

✗ That answer missed harder than a filler arc! The answer is Quirks. Stands are from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Jutsu are techniques from Naruto, and Cursed Techniques belong to Jujutsu Kaisen. In My Hero Academia, superpowers are called Quirks, and they vary wildly from person to person.

Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami features a power system based on negative human emotions that manifest as dangerous supernatural beings. What are these beings called?

AHollows BDemons CCursed Spirits DTitans

✓ Correct! Cursed Spirits in Jujutsu Kaisen are born from the accumulation of negative emotions like fear, hatred, and sadness leaked by humans. Jujutsu sorcerers like protagonist Yuji Itadori use cursed energy to exorcise these dangerous beings and protect humanity.

✗ That answer missed harder than a filler arc! The answer is Cursed Spirits. Hollows are from Bleach, Demons are from Demon Slayer, and Titans are from Attack on Titan. In Jujutsu Kaisen, negative human emotions give rise to Cursed Spirits that jujutsu sorcerers must exorcise.

In Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) by Koyoharu Gotouge, protagonist Tanjiro Kamado uses specialized sword techniques called Breathing Styles. What is the first Breathing Style that Tanjiro learns?

ASun Breathing BWater Breathing CFire Breathing DThunder Breathing

✓ Correct! Tanjiro learns Water Breathing from the former Water Hashira, Sakonji Urokodaki. Water Breathing is known for its fluid, adaptable movements. While Tanjiro later discovers his connection to the legendary Sun Breathing (Hinokami Kagura), Water Breathing was his first and foundational combat style.

✗ That answer missed harder than a filler arc! The answer is Water Breathing. Sun Breathing is the original style that Tanjiro discovers later through his family’s Hinokami Kagura dance. Fire Breathing and Thunder Breathing are used by other Demon Slayers. Tanjiro trained under Sakonji Urokodaki to master Water Breathing first.

Weekly Shonen Jump has been the home of many of the biggest manga series in history. Which of these series has sold the most copies worldwide as of 2024?

ANaruto BDragon Ball COne Piece DDemon Slayer

✓ Correct! One Piece by Eiichiro Oda holds the record as the best-selling manga series of all time, with over 500 million copies sold worldwide. Running since 1997, the series follows Monkey D. Luffy and his crew on their quest to find the legendary treasure, the One Piece.

✗ That answer missed harder than a filler arc! The answer is One Piece. While Naruto (~250 million), Dragon Ball (~260 million), and Demon Slayer (~150 million) are all massive sellers, One Piece stands alone with over 500 million copies sold — making it the best-selling manga in history by a wide margin.

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The Space Brothers manga, which follows the adventures of the Nanba brothers, who dreamed of becoming astronauts and fulfilling the promise they made in childhood, curiously extended for the same amount of time it took Mutta to decide to aim for his dream and is scheduled to end after 19 years of publication. Finishing with 432 chapters spread across 46 volumes, Space Brothers will be published for the last time on June 11, 2026, in issue 28 of Kodansha's manga magazine.

Seraph of the End

Release year: 2012
Platform: Manga Plus
Chapters: 156+

Wit Studio's next big hit following Attack on Titan, Seraph of the End became a worldwide phenomenon in 2015, inspiring several novels and having fans clamoring for a second season even more than a decade later. Set in a Japan overrun by vampires at war with the Japanese Imperial Demon Army, who resort to borrowing the power of the demons, instead of the classic shōnen story, Seraph of the End's charm lies in the tragic dynamic of two main characters on opposite sides forced to fight each other.

Exploring themes like family, sacrifice, and camaraderie, Seraph of the End has had many unexpected twists throughout its story. In the epilogue of volume 36, it was revealed the manga will conclude with the next volume. As a monthly manga and having begun its final battle in chapter #156, the series will likely have four more chapters to determine the ultimate fate of the world. So, barring any breaks in the coming months, fans can expect the final chapter of Seraph of the End in September 2026.

The Dangers In My Heart

Release year: 2018
Chapters: 191+

The Dangers in My Heart follows Ichikawa, a shy middle school student with a twisted personality who doesn't accept his interest in the extroverted beauty of his class. While the manga had an awkward beginning with the protagonist being a little too edgy, the series quickly proved to be a heartwarming and lighthearted story that avoids the unnecessary drama so frequent in most rom-coms with tiring rivalries and love triangles.

The Dangers in My Heart is one of the highest-rated romantic comedy anime of the last decade and already has a third season scheduled for 2027.

Focusing on self-confidence, with a straightforward and cute relationship in The Dangers in My Heart, the two main characters help each other grow and pursue their goals. The series' creator, Norio Sakurai, revealed in his latest afterword that the manga will end with its 14th volume. This would leave The Dangers in My Heart with around 196 chapters, so its finale is expected to be published in August 2026.

The Summer Hikaru Died

Release year: 2021
Available: Yen Press
Chapters: 46+

The Summer Hikaru Died became the darkhorse anime of 2025. It tells the story of Yoshiki, who must grapple with the fact that his best friend was replaced by a supernatural entity after dying. While, as a psychological manga, The Summer Hikaru Died explores themes that extend beyond grief and friendship, such as obsession, humanity, and the fear of societal rejection, the plot also gradually expands from the dynamic between Yoshiki and his friends to a spectral web that haunts the inhabitants of a rural village.

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Although the author of The Summer Hikaru Died had hinted that the story would consist of 10 volumes, this was reiterated in a recent post on X, where he stated that the manga is in its final stage. Given that the story is at its climax, that volume 9 of The Summer Hikaru Died will be released on June 4th, and that each volume contains approximately 5 chapters, the manga's conclusion should arrive in late 2026 or early 2027.

Go! Go! Loser Ranger

Release year: 2021
Platform: KManga
Chapters: 214+

From the same author as the harem anime The Quintessential Quintuplets, Go! Go! Loser Ranger shows that heroes aren't always what they seem. Also known as Ranger Reject, the series is anime's best subversion of the tokusatsu genre and has been widely compared to hits like The Boys. Although the anime had two seasons, it's pacing wasn't well-received by fans, while the manga has included mind-blowing twists that point to large-scale conspiracies and kept fans on the edge of their seats by focusing on the perspectives of several characters.

The story seemed to be heading towards its climax, but the author of Go! Go! Loser Ranger surprised fans by confirming that after a short hiatus, the manga would begin its final arc with chapter #209, published in April 2026. While there are still mysteries to be solved in the story, the longest arc of Go! Go! Loser Ranger had around 40 chapters, so the manga could be ending by early 2027.

Witch Watch

Release year: 2021
Platform: Manga Plus
Chapters: 248+

Following the blossoming relationship between Nico and Morihito, from witch and bodyguard to something more, and with its wide array of absurd characters caught up in wacky spells, Witch Watch manages to lift the spirits of Shōnen Jump readers every week. Adapted into an anime in 2025, Witch Watch continues the legacy of the author's previous work, Sket Dance, with its ability to alternate heartwarming chapters with some of the most hilarious scenes that have readers roaring with laughter.

Providing answers to the couples fans have supported throughout the story and carrying out the plan to protect Nico from those who want to use Witch of the Thousand's power, the Witch Watch manga is concluding the individual character arcs in the final battle against the Warlock, which began in chapter #231. Furthermore, since part 3 of the manga began in November 2025, it's possible that the Bone Crisis arc will be the last and that Witch Watch will end sometime in 2026.

Blue Box

Release year: 2021
Platform: Manga Plus
Chapters: 243+

Blue Box is preparing to say goodbye despite being the only sports series currently serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump, as revealed by its author's announcement during Jump Festa 2026. The story follows the slow-burn romance between a badminton player and a basketball player as they navigate high school, becoming well-known for its realistic portrayals of first love, the hard work of those who aren't geniuses, and the importance of mutual support and admiration, so it's no surprise that the Blue Box anime has been renewed for a second season.

While no timeframe has been given nor how many chapters Blue Box has left, the manga seems to be in its final arc, as the definitive match between Taiki and his greatest rival is currently taking place during his third year of high school, in addition to Chinatsu having also graduated. This suggests that Blue Box might end before 2027.

March Comes In Like a Lion

Release year: 2007
Platform: Denpa
Chapters: 213+

Despite exploring depression, loneliness, and grief, March Comes In Like a Lion became one of the most inspiring found-family stories in manga. March Comes In Like a Lion's adaptation also cemented its place as one of the highest-rated anime series of all time. Yet, with almost 20 years of publication, the manga's run has been unpredictable, marked by numerous hiatuses.

However, the author, Chica Umino, revealed with the release of volume 18 in 2025 that the next one would be the last in the series. Although March Comes In Like a Lion volumes typically take one to two years to publish, fewer than 10 chapters remain to complete volume 19. With few story lines left to complete, as the Kawamoto family prepares to fulfill a dream and Rei climbs the ranks in a shogi championship, March Comes In Like a Lion will most likely conclude in 2027.

Sakamoto Days

Release year: 2020
Platform: Manga Plus
Chapters: 260+

Sakamoto Days has become a flagship series in Shōnen Jump following the conclusion of major hits like Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia. The manga was adapted into an anime in 2025 that broke viewership records on Netflix. However, Sakamoto Days announced its final manga arc in August 2025, so it could be ending real soon during its peak of popularity, following the release of the live-action adaptation and before the second season of the anime premieres.

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Sakamoto Days' New JAA Arc has already become the longest in the series to date. While it remains to be seen if it will break Shōnen Jump's record for controversial final arcs, the latest chapters hinted that Sakamoto Days could be aiming to surpass the 300-chapter milestone, potentially extending into 2027.

Blue Exorcist

Release year: 2009
Platform: Manga Plus
Chapters: 166+

One of the most underrated shōnen anime of the 2000s, Blue Exorcist is seemingly gearing up for its final arc. The news came in February 2026 after the author announced a short hiatus to prepare for the climax of the One Cloth Arc, hinting at the subsequent final arc of the story.

While Blue Exorcist is a monthly manga and many shōnen series have final arcs that extend over years, like One Piece, it's not unreasonable to think that Blue Exorcist is reaching its natural conclusion after more than seventeen years of publication. Blue Exorcist fans can expect more updates on the series' future after the manga resumes its publication in July 2026.

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