Weekly Shonen Jump's Shueishais ready to return with its first issue of the new year, bringing the conclusion to one of its longest-running and most memorable series.
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Throughout 2024, the magazine underwent several changes, including the success of new works like Kagurabachi, and the end of iconic franchises like My Hero Academia and Jujutsu Kaisen. Now, another major title from the magazine is also nearing its end.
Among the series ending in 2024, fans were already speculating that the next to conclude its run would be Mission: Yozakura Family, by Hitsuji Gondaira. Thus, after working intensely on its final arc over the past year, Shueisha announced that the climax of the work will arrive in the next issue. Only one or two chapters remain to definitively conclude the story, possibly including a special epilogue.
How does Mission: Yozakura Family?
The final arc followed the intense battle between the Yozakura Family and Asa. As the chapters progressed, in addition to concluding the confrontation, the plot set the stage for the characters' future. During the time jump in the final arc, Taiyo and Mutsumi got married, but fans didn't see this event during the series. This special moment was reserved for the emotional final chapter.
In chapter 257, the manga featured the Cherry Blossom Promise Ceremony, bringing together family and friends to celebrate Taiyo and Mutsumi's renewal of vows. Despite the tensions between Kyoichiro and Taiyo, the brother finally accepted Mutsumi's husband, now that she has found happiness free from the weight of the past. This event promises to be one of the biggest celebrations in the series.
What does this ending mean for Shonen Jump?
Therefore, with the conclusion of Mission: Yozakura Family, the magazine bids farewell to yet another series from past decades. After this milestone, titles such as One Piece, by Eiichiro Oda, and Hunter x Hunter, by Yoshihiro Togashi, remain as the only legacies of the old era. Among the more recent series, names like Undead Unluck and Sakamoto Days represent the future of the magazine.
The conclusion marks the beginning of a new era for Shonen Jump, opening space for new stories to captivate readers and achieve the same success. Finally, follow AnimeNews to find out what the magazine's next big phenomenon will be.