The announcement that Shou Aimoto's manga "Kemono Jihen" is nearing its final climax was made in the December issue of Shueisha's "Jump SQ." According to this information, the story is set to conclude with the next 26th volume. Volume 25 of "Kemono Jihen" was released on August 4, and it was foreshadowed that the story would end with this final volume. The English version is published by Seven Seas Entertainment.
The Story and Characters of "Kemono Jihen"
"Kemono Jihen" follows Detective Inugami, who specializes in the occult in Tokyo. One day, when responding to a request from a remote village, he meets a boy called Dorotabou. Dorotabou is known as a yokai that wanders muddy fields, has no parents, and is disliked by those around him. However, Inugami senses that Dorotabou has more secrets than just being a nickname, and together they pursue monstrous beings attacking animals. Inugami takes this unfortunate boy under his wing, aiming to confront the secret monsters hidden in the world by harnessing his own mysterious powers.
The Manga's History and Development
Shou Aimoto began serializing "Kemono Jihen" in "Jump SQ." in December 2016. A TV anime adaptation of this manga was broadcast in January 2021. Additionally, Aimoto lost his brother in August 2023 and took a break for the September issue. Although he suffered from gastroenteritis earlier this year, he is now recovering and plans to have an endoscopy soon.
