Inio Asano's Mujina Into the Deep Manga Completes Its First Season: Second Season Coming in 2027
Mujina Into the Deep, the latest masterpiece by Inio Asano, one of the most impressive names in the modern manga world, is in the spotlight with news that has both saddened and excited its readers. The first season of the series officially concluded with the chapter published in the 9th issue of Shogakukan's Big Comic Superior magazine in 2026. Following the "final battle" arc, which began in January and was followed with great anticipation, the series is preparing to go into a long hiatus.
The most striking part of the news is the series' return date. According to the official announcement, Mujina Into the Deep will return with its second season only in 2027. Inio Asano, the creator of cult works such as Oyasumi Punpun and Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction, stated in a social media post that the reason for this long break is both to rest and to keep the production quality of the new season at the highest level. Considering Asano's meticulous work discipline and detailed drawing style, this break will be a process that requires patience for fans.
Starting its publication in March 2023, Mujina Into the Deep tells the story of a dark world in a cyberpunk future where human rights have become a commodity. The story focuses on the intersection of the paths of Ubume, a swordsman assassin, Terumi Morgan, a game developer, and Juno Oshima, a runaway teenager. The struggle for survival of the "Mujinas," who do not have human rights cards and are marginalized from society, has been highly acclaimed by fans of the genre, combined with Asano's unique philosophical depth and social criticism.
Although we are generally accustomed to weekly or monthly uninterrupted publication schedules in the manga world, the transition of high-profile artists like Asano to a "seasonal" system may be a harbinger of a new trend in the industry. This method allows artists to preserve their creative energy and build their storytelling on more solid foundations. During this long wait until 2027, fans will keep an eye out for any news of potential side stories or special illustrations from Shogakukan.
