The
official Shonen Jump X
account (formerly Twitter) announced that Ire Yonemoto 's Wild
Strawberry manga is nearing its final climax .
The news came with a special illustration by the author, which teases a tense
final showdown.
Almost
two years of suspense and lethal flowers
Wild
Strawberry debuted
on the Shonen Jump+ platform in July 2023 ,
and has since captured the attention of readers for its dark world, where
creatures known as Jinka pose a constant danger to humanity.
The story
follows Kingo and Kayano , two young people
who grew up together in an orphanage. Although they are not related by blood,
their bond is unbreakable. When they finally believe they have found an
adoptive family, they discover they have been chosen as food by Jinka. At that moment,
Kayano manifests an unusual power: she turns into a Jinka that does not attack
humans. From then on, Kingo will do everything possible to protect her secret.
A path
of pain and transformation
The plot
takes a tragic turn when, after trying to save his sister, Kingo is shot in the
head. Upon awakening, he finds himself in a mysterious "pruning" facility
, with no sign of Kayano... and with a Jinka blossoming within him. From that
moment on, he begins a desperate search to reunite with her and understand his
new condition.
Chapter 42 was
released on April 17 , and all indications are that the final
episodes will lead the protagonists toward a decisive confrontation.
Publisher Shueisha released the fifth compiled book
volume on February 4 in Japan, while Viz
Media and MANGA Plus are publishing the series in
English simultaneously with its Japanese release. Viz also released the second
digital volume in English on February 25 .
Goodbye
is approaching
Although
the number of chapters remaining hasn't been revealed, anticipation for the
outcome is growing among readers. With its blend of drama, horror, and
action, Wild Strawberry has established itself as one of the
most intense and emotional offerings in recent years in Shonen Jump's digital
catalog.
What fate
awaits Kingo and Kayano? Everything points to an ending as tragic as it will be
unforgettable.
