One of the
longest-running romantic comedies of the decade is preparing its farewell. This
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, with the publication of issue 9 of Weekly
Shonen Magazine, the final arc of A Couple of Cuckoos (Kakkou
no Iinazuke) officially began. The work written and illustrated by Miki
Yoshikawa thus enters its completion stage after six years of
serialization.
The news
has generated various reactions among fans who have accompanied the story of
Nagi Umino and Erika Amano since its debut in 2020, marking the beginning of
closure for the romantic conflicts and family secrets of the plot.
Details
of the final arc of A Couple of Cuckoos
Although
the exact duration of this last arc has not been specified, the confirmation
comes after the publication of the 31st compilation volume on January 16. The
story will focus on resolving outstanding plots, including love rivalries with
Hiro Segawa and the search for Erika's long-lost biological brother, Sosuke.
About A
Couple of Cuckoos
The series
began its regular serialization on January 29, 2020 in Kodansha magazine.
The premise follows Nagi, a diligent student, and Erika, a rich and outgoing
girl, who discover that they were changed at birth and whose parents decide to
compromise them to keep the family together.
The manga's
popularity led to two anime adaptations: a 24-episode first season in 2022 and
a 12-episode second season aired between July and September 2025. With the
manga nearing its end, fans are speculating about possible future announcements
to bid farewell to the franchise in other media.
