Fungus and Iron (Kin to Tetsu) Manga Ends with 10th Volume: Anime Adaptation on the Way!
The end of the road is in sight for the Fungus and Iron (Kin to Tetsu) manga, closely followed by fans of science fiction and dystopia. The series, published in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine, will conclude its story with the 10th volume. This dark adventure, which began in March 2021, quickly managed to build a loyal following with its unique atmosphere where fungi have taken over the world.
Written by Ayaka Katayama, the manga focuses on an oppressive future where humanity is controlled by a massive fungal network called "Amigasa." Our main character, Dante, appears as a soldier who rebels against this order and pursues freedom. The series was met with high expectations from the start, especially since it was published in the same magazine as giants like Attack on Titan. Katayama's detailed illustrations and philosophical subtext managed to set the series apart from its peers.
Although the news of the manga's end may sadden fans, there is a much bigger development on the horizon: a Fungus and Iron anime adaptation is currently in active development! While no studio or specific release date has been shared yet, with the manga concluding, it is highly likely that the anime will cover the entire story. Generally, anime adaptations of such completed series are preferred by viewers because the story flow is more consistent and free of filler episodes.
So, what awaits us? With the 10th volume, we will see how Dante and the resistance's war against Amigasa concludes. The final chapters of the manga will continue to be serialized in the magazine over the coming months. If you haven't started this series yet, now is a great time to give this 10-volume adventure a chance before the anime arrives. With both its dystopian world and biological horror elements, Fungus and Iron certainly holds a special place among modern manga.
