The Girl, the Shovel and the Evil Eye Manga, created by Kayatamaru, has resumed its publication with its three final chapters. Scheduled to release its fifth and final physical volume on February 9, 2026, the series concludes a journey that began in April 2020 on the Suiyōbi no Sirius digital platform. This conclusion marks the end of a story that won over readers and gained an English version by Kodansha USA, highlighting its relevance in the international manga scene. Thus, Brazilian fans who follow the work digitally can prepare for the finale.
The narrative, which follows the young Momo and her adventures under the influence of a mysterious evil eye, reaches its final arc after four volumes already released in Japan. Kodansha, its original publisher, already released the fourth volume in September 2022. In Brazil, where digital manga consumption is constantly growing, news like this generates great expectation. Therefore, the beginning of 2026 becomes a significant moment for enthusiasts of the genre, who await the conclusion of another series.
From web novel to manga: a successful journey
The original story of The Girl, the Shovel and the Evil Eye began even before the manga, as a web novel published on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō site. The author Chouchouhassha posted the chapters between January 2018 and August 2019. Soon after, Kodansha adapted the work into a light novel format under its Legend Novels imprint, with chibi illustrations, releasing two volumes in 2019. The manga adaptation, in turn, expanded the story’s reach, creating a solid fan base. Thanks to this, the comic version secured its license for the North American market in 2021, with the fourth English digital volume releasing in February 2023.
Thus, the news of the end in three chapters is not just about the conclusion of a publication. It is, in fact, the conclusion of a transmedia project that crossed formats and borders. For the Brazilian reader, accustomed to following Japanese series through digital platforms and imported editions, this finale represents an opportunity to close another cultural cycle. With the growing popularity of online manga services, it is likely that the work will continue to be discovered by new fans even after its end.
