Undead Unluck Might End In The Next Chapter

Undead Unluck fans have already realized that the series is heading to its end, but it might conclude earlier than expected! The anime adaptation, available on Disney+ and Hulu, has been well-received, so some might have thought Shonen Jump would try to extend the manga serialization, but that’s not how it seems to be going.

In December, it was reported that the series was reaching a “super climax”. “Climax” is a term usually used when referring to the last moments of a story in the manga industry, so it was a good sign the story is indeed ending.

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Conflicting information regarding the next chapter

The latest chapter (#238) was officially released this Sunday (January 19), and the French version gave a major about the series: it states that the next chapter is the last one.

The text means something like this:

Let’s enjoy life together! The last chapter, in the next issue, will be longer, and feature a central position, with a colored page!

However, the Japanese magazine doesn’t confirm that the next chapter is the last, only informing readers that the manga will reach its climax. While these two pieces of information don’t necessarily contradict each other, the French edition might have mistranslated the original text.

The Spanish version of the chapters states that the next issue will feature the “super climax”, and the English one doesn’t even refer to the climax, only containing a text stating “to be continued” at the end of the chapter.

Is Undead Unluck Being Canceled?

While it’s not clear if the next chapter will be the final one yet, it seems undeniable that the series will soon end. This has made some people argue that the manga is being canceled.

Well, some could claim the series is not selling as much as it could, despite the anime adaptation helping it to recover a bit. For instance, Boruto, serialized in V-Jump, sells more than Undead Unluck. However, this manga has already been compiled into 24 volumes, so it should end with 25–26 volumes, a number close to Jujutsu Kaisen (completed with 30 volumes).

Could it be that, despite being serialized for over 5 years, Shonen Jump decided to cancel it? Yes, but it also seems Jump is not really expecting new titles to last for much longer than 4–6 years anymore, and entering a new era in which we will have trouble understanding the magazine if we think about hits from the “Big Three” perspective.

Sources: Manga Plus via X (formerly twitter), ANN

Undead Unluck

Release Date

October 7, 2023

Studio

David Production, TMS Entertainment

Streaming Service(s)

Hulu

MyAnimeList Score

7.77