Spirits & Cat Ears Manga Ends After 12 Years

According to Anime News Network, the Spirits & Cat Ears manga series has ended its 12-year journey. The final volumes, 12 and 13, will be released simultaneously at the end of the year. This surprising conclusion is both sad and exciting for long-time readers.

Written and illustrated by Yuri Narushima, Spirits & Cat Ears first began serialization in 2014 in Media Factory's Monthly Comic Gene magazine. With its fantasy story combining supernatural beings and cat-eared characters, it quickly gained a loyal fanbase, reaching a total of 13 volumes over 12 years. While author Narushima is known for works like Love in the Moonlight, this series became his longest-running project.

The simultaneous release of the final volumes is a great opportunity for fans who want to read the series as a whole. Although the publisher has not yet made an official announcement, special collector's editions or extra content are expected. Mangaka Narushima said in a brief social media post, “Thank you to everyone who accompanied me on this journey. May a piece of warmth remain in your hearts until the last page.”

The end of a series like Spirits & Cat Ears marks the close of an era in the manga world. Especially fantasy series that started in the mid-2010s and managed to run long-term are now tending to be replaced by shorter, digital-focused productions. Still, this conclusion suggests that Narushima may have new projects. Fans of the series are eagerly awaiting the final volumes while also following the mangaka's future works with curiosity.

So what's next? With the final volumes of Spirits & Cat Ears coming out at the end of the year, the series may potentially be remembered through additional content such as an anime adaptation or side story novels. However, no official announcement has been made yet. Fans should keep an eye on local bookstore pre-order pages to not miss the conclusion.