Yang Can't Live Alone Manga Ends Publication: sooncha Wants to Reclaim Copyright

According to Anime News Network, the publication of the manga Yang Can't Live Alone under Square Enix has ended. The series' creator, sooncha, wants to reclaim the copyright and continue the story in another way. Square Enix's response to this request will determine whether the series will come to life again.

Yang Can't Live Alone was a comedy series about the daily life of Yang, who just can't manage to live alone. sooncha's warm illustrations and character-focused storytelling earned the series a small but loyal fan base. Therefore, the end of the publication came as a surprise, especially for readers following the series on digital platforms. The total number of chapters and volume details of the series have not yet been officially confirmed.

This development brings the rights relationship between publishers and creators in the manga industry back to the agenda. When a series stops publication, the copyright often remains with the publisher; unless the creator gets their rights back, they cannot republish the series elsewhere. sooncha's request that Square Enix 'return the copyright' is therefore a critical step for the series' future. If the rights are returned, Yang Can't Live Alone could meet readers again in the future as a webtoon, digital manga, or independent publication.

Square Enix's decision has not been announced yet. In the Japanese publishing world, returning rights to the creator is not always easy, but examples in this direction have increased in recent years. sooncha's struggle could affect not only the fate of Yang Can't Live Alone but also the creator's future projects. For now, fans have turned their eyes to the official announcement from Square Enix.