Space Brothers Manga Ends After 19 Years: Here Is the Farewell Date
The end of the road has arrived for Space Brothers (Uchuu Kyoudai), which has held a special place in the hearts of space enthusiasts and manga lovers alike. This inspiring story, written by Chuya Koyama and ongoing since 2007, will conclude in the 28th issue of Morning magazine, to be published on June 11. To celebrate this historic farewell, the magazine management is preparing to offer fans an unforgettable goodbye by featuring the series on its cover for two consecutive weeks in the 27th and 28th issues.
Starting in December 2007, Space Brothers tells the story of two brothers, Mutta and Hibito Nanba, who promised each other in childhood that they would go to space. While the younger brother, Hibito, realizes his dream by becoming the first Japanese astronaut to go to the Moon, the process that begins with his older brother Mutta getting fired and taking astronaut exams in his 30s has conveyed the message of "never give up" to readers in the most sincere way. This 19-year-long journey has become not only a space adventure but also a symbol of the bond of brotherhood and perseverance.
Throughout its publication, the series achieved massive success both critically and commercially. It reached a rare milestone by winning both the Shogakukan Manga Award and the Kodansha Manga Award in 2011. With over 34 million copies printed worldwide, the manga inspired a 99-episode anime series between 2012 and 2014, a successful live-action film, and an animated film titled Space Brothers #0. Chuya Koyama created one of the most respected works in the modern manga world by blending realistic scientific details with emotional depth.
Following the final chapter, the 46th and final volume of the series will hit shelves on July 23, 2026. Koyama had previously stated in his announcements that he was excited to be nearing the end of the story and hoped that readers would be satisfied with this finale. Fans have already marked June 11 on their calendars to see how Mutta and Hibito's dreams of the Moon and Mars will culminate. Although this farewell marks the end of an era, the legacy left by Space Brothers will continue to inspire future astronaut candidates.
