Masashi Ueda Ends Three Long-Running Manga Series Simultaneously
The simultaneous conclusion of three series marks a significant moment for the veteran manga artist, who is now focusing on his long-running Kobo-chan.
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
Manga creator Masashi Ueda ended Otoboke Buchō Dairi and Kariage-kun on Tuesday, and Shin Furiten-kun will conclude on July 10. Kariage-kun, which began in 1980, inspired a 1989 TV anime and a 2023 live-action series. Ueda said he wanted to end all three at once and plans to continue his newspaper comic Kobo-chan.
Manga creator Masashi Ueda has brought three of his serialized works to a close, ending Otoboke Buchō Dairi and Kariage-kun this week while Shin Furiten-kun concludes on July 10. The moves leave Ueda's Kobo-chan as his primary ongoing series.
- Otoboke Buchō Dairi: Final chapter published in Manga Time August issue; sixth and final volume due this winter
- Kariage-kun: Final chapter in Manga Action 14th issue; 69th volume released January 15; 46-year run
- Shin Furiten-kun: Final chapter in Manga Life Original August issue on July 10; 10th volume released September 2025
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