Street Children, the comedy manga by Katsuwo that follows three homeless girls who defy social rules in Tokyo, officially came to an end this January 2026. The work, which followed the adventures of Chamcham, Stella, and Ozaki in the Okachimachi neighborhood, was originally launched in the Dengeki Daioh G magazine in September 2024 and published its second and final physical volume by publisher Kadokawa in September of last year. The conclusion occurs as the author prepares for another major release: the anime adaptation of the series #Zombie Sagashitemasu, also scheduled for 2026.
Thus, Katsuwo, a name already known to fans for works like Mitsuboshi Colors and Hitori Bocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu, which also became anime, closes another chapter in his career. The manga stood out for its peculiar humor in portraying the marginal life of the protagonists, who lived without money or a home, completely ignoring conventions. The decision to end the series after two compact volumes shows a concise narrative, different from his previous works, which had longer runs and successful TV adaptations.
What to expect from the author now?
With the end of Street Children, the attention of Brazilian fans turns entirely to the promised anime adaptation of #Zombie Sagashitemasu. The original manga series, which Katsuwo launched in 2022, has already been completed in three volumes, with the last one published in January 2024. Therefore, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of transition for the author, concluding a recent project and reaping the fruits of a previous work. Additionally, his legacy continues to live on through the adaptations of his works, many available on popular streaming platforms in Brazil, such as Crunchyroll, which has already aired Hitori Bocchi.
Thus, as readers say goodbye to Chamcham and her friends, the scene for anime fans promises excitement. The expectation is that, following Katsuwo’s characteristic warm and humorous style, the anime #Zombie Sagashitemasu will arrive to win over the audience. The author, therefore, remains a relevant figure in the industry, transitioning between the end of one cycle and the beginning of a new animation that is sure to generate a lot of conversation in Brazilian pop culture communities.
