Fans of Edens Zero have praised the manga series for its quite unique storyline. Some regard this Japanese fantasy as among the best mangas currently in publication. However, we have a sad piece of news for the manga geeks. A recent announcement has come out which would bring an end to the series with Edens Zero Final Arc. So here is all you need to know regarding the news, release date, and plot of the arc.
Edens Zero is a Japanese manga series. Hiro Mashima is the author and illustrator of the same. The manga has been serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine since June 2018. As of January 2023, there are 24 tankobon volumes. An anime adaptation by J.C. Staff also aired from April to October 2021.
Edens Zero Final Arc: Announcement
On December 28, 2022, the makers shared that Eden Zero will enter its final arc. This news comes from the 4th and 3rd issues of Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine. With the 222nd chapter and 25th volume, Edens Zero is entering its last arc. Fans of the manga are upset with the news that the series is ending. But don’t fret. The anime will still bring new seasons to the table.
Kodansha will release the volume of the final arc in six languages for overseas fans. On the other hand, Kodansha USA will release the English scans in North America. Mashima’s other works include Fairy Tail and Rave Master. The former is one of Kodansha’s best-selling Mangas. In one of the interviews, he considered Edens Zero as a blend of Fairy Tale and Rave Master. Thus, keep reading to find out more!
What Will Happen Next?
Edens Zero Final Arc will follow Shiki, a little kid who has spent his whole life in the Granbell Kingdom (a defunct theme park) amid the many machines that populate the park. But one day, a young girl called Rebecca and her cat Happy show up at the park’s entrance, marking the first interaction Granbell has had with other humans in almost a century.
His erstwhile robot colleagues use the chance presented by Shiki’s budding relationship with Rebecca to launch an uprising. This makes it untenable for Shiki to remain in Granbell, so he embarks with Rebecca and Happy aboard their starship to explore the vast expanses of space. Along the way, he hopes to make as many new friends as he can.
Edens Zero Final Arc: Release Date
The Manga is on a break. Therefore, no new chapters will come out this week. However, Edens Zero Final Arc will kickstart with chapter 222 of the manga from January 20, 2023. As of now, the total number of chapters for the 25th and final volumes is not yet announced. So, stick with us and stay tuned to The Anime Daily for more updates!