The Moon
River o Watatte manga ,
by author Norihiko Kurazono , officially concluded on March
16, 2025. The dystopian science fiction series has been serialized
in Shogakukan 's Manga ONE app since its
debut in May 2024 .
The story
follows Manatsu , a high school student whose life changes
radically after taking a simple photograph. It reveals something that society
has chosen to hide at all costs. What began as an innocent action transforms
into a conflict that leads her to discover the outside world ,
revealing truths that challenge everything she's known.
The
final volume already has a release date
The manga's
third and final compiled book volume will be released in Japan on June
18, 2025. This will officially conclude this intense story, which,
despite its short runtime, managed to capture readers' attention with its
intriguing premise and oppressive atmosphere.
Kurazono
continues to consolidate his career as an author
Norihiko
Kurazono is also known for his work Jiangshi X (Kyonshī X) ,
which ran on Shueisha 's Shonen Jump Plus platform
between January 2023 and February 2024. The
story, which originated as a one-shot in December 2021 ,
was collected into four volumes and had official distribution
in English through Viz Media and MANGA Plus .
With the
closing of Moon River and Watatte , the author's fans are
eagerly awaiting his next project. His ability to create worlds filled with
mystery and tension continues to solidify his presence in the contemporary
manga industry.
