In the most recent edition of Monthly Afternoon magazine,
the final chapter of the manga written and illustrated by Haruko
Ichikawa , “ Houseki no Kuni ( Land
of the Lustrous )” was published . This popular manga series has
been recognized for its fascinating world of anthropomorphic gems and deep
narrative. Since its debut in the pages of the magazine, “Houseki no
Kuni” captivated a wide audience both in Japan and abroad, gaining numerous
fans for its originality and impressive art.
The work has experienced multiple suspensions
since the publication of Chapter 95 in December 2020. After
a long hiatus, it resumed publication with Chapter 96 in June 2022, only to be
suspended again at different periods over several months. It was
rumored that the continuous pauses in the work were due to the author's
interest in playing PlayStation 5. Curiously, in Chapter 95, the same
one in which the suspensions began, Ichikawa revealed in a side note that he
had acquired his new console.
Despite all these suspensions, the author's comment in this
final chapter suggests that she managed to finish the manga story just as she
had in mind: « This is the last chapter of “Houseki no Kuni.” Thank
you very much for these 12 years. It was interesting to draw it and I'm glad I
was able to finish it in time .
In addition to its success in the manga,
“Houseki no Kuni” was adapted into an acclaimed anime series in Fall 2017
(October-December). The adaptation received praise for its
gorgeous animation by Studio Orange and its faithful representation of the
vibrant and mysterious world created by Ichikawa. This series attracted
an even broader fan base, cementing the popularity and impact of the work in
the anime and manga community.
The multiple suspensions that the manga has experienced
since December 2020 had led fans to speculate about a possible cancellation,
although the author's comment would take this possibility off the table. It
is worth mentioning that the possibilities of a second season for the anime
adaptation are buried with this news, since the intention of a production is to
promote a manga in serialization.
Source: Comic Natalie
© 2017 Haruko Ichikawa, Kodansha / "Land of the
Lustrous" Production Committee
