The manga Kakuriyo Yadomeshi, an adaptation of the popular light novel series written by Midori Yūma and illustrated by Laruha, reaches its definitive end in January 2026. Drawn by Tsugaru Toba for Kodansha’s Shonen Sirius magazine, the final chapter will be published in the January 26th issue. Thus, the journey of university student Aoi, who can see spirits and tries to pay off her grandfather’s debts by working at an inn in the spirit world, concludes after three years of serialization. The conclusion of the work coincides with a moment of high visibility for the franchise, which currently has its second anime season airing.
The story, which began its comic adaptation in January 2023, will be finalized with its 11th tankōbon volume, scheduled for release on February 27th. With over 340,000 copies printed of the original light novel series, the manga’s end does not mean the end of the Kakuriyo universe. This is because the second season of the anime, titled Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, is currently airing, being broadcast globally by Crunchyroll, including in Brazil, with English dubbing available.
A Legacy Beyond the Manga
Despite the end of this specific adaptation, the franchise created by Midori Yūma in 2015 remains very active. Meanwhile, a second manga adaptation, drawn by Waco Ioka for the B’s-LOG COMIC magazine, continues its regular publication, with the 12th volume released last October. Additionally, the aforementioned second season of the anime ensures that fans remain immersed in the world of ayakashi and Aoi’s comforting cuisine throughout 2026. Therefore, Brazilian fans need not worry, as there is still plenty of content to follow.
Thus, the farewell to Tsugaru Toba’s manga marks the end of a cycle, but also highlights the lasting success of this intellectual property. With a narrative that blends Japanese supernatural elements with comedy and drama, Kakuriyo has won a loyal audience. Therefore, the final volume, arriving in Japanese bookstores in February, becomes a collector’s item for series enthusiasts, perfectly concluding an adaptation that fulfilled its role of expanding the universe of the original work.
