Shonen Jump Fans Panic as Astro Royale Rushes Toward Possible Early Cancellation

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It appears Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from Shueisha may be preparing to terminate another manga series prematurely, as Astro Royale seems to be nearing its conclusion! Ken Wakui concluded Tokyo Revengers with Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine in 2022, and since then, the franchise has garnered immense popularity due to the success of both its manga and anime adaptations over the past few years. Although the series’ ending ignited some discussion among fans, they were eager to see what new project the creator would undertake next. Now, we have our answer, and it seems that it came sooner than anticipated.

In the past year, I’ve been following Astro Royale by Ken Wakui, published in Shonen Jump magazine. This captivating story unfolds in a universe where Yakuza members have been imbued with magical powers due to a mysterious asteroid that granted their wishes. Over the course of nearly 50 chapters, this series has made its mark among fans.

However, as I delve deeper into the narrative, it seems the pace is accelerating at an astonishing rate. This could potentially indicate that the grand finale is approaching faster than expected, hinting towards an early conclusion due to a possible cancellation.

What’s Going on With Astro Royale?

In recent instalments of “Astro Royale”, fans have expressed concerns due to the rapid pace at which events unfold. For instance, the current storyline initiated the Astro Battle Royale, a unique tournament where Yakuza factions’ representatives from across Japan compete. Initially involving 800 participants, the final round consisted of just 8 fighters – a significant reduction that occurred within a single chapter. Since then, the tournament has been progressing swiftly, leaving readers feeling as though it’s moving at an accelerated pace.

In essence, crucial conflicts were resolved swiftly within a single chapter, significant characters who appeared to have significant roles ahead were abruptly written off-screen, and instead of the usual multi-chapter final battle, we were given an intense duel between Hibaru and Shikaba Yotsurugi. As a result, every member of the Yotsurugi Family made a quick return to the series, which seemed like it would take more time to accomplish fully.

The story reaches the closing stage of the competition, and Hibaru emerges victorious. However, he learns a shocking truth: his father didn’t pass away from an illness, but was murdered by Yoshiki Tendo, leader of a rival clan. This revelation comes after Tendo had increased his power using a new artifact called Daybreak Ore, which Hibaru and others were supposed to search for before the tournament started. In recent chapters, the Yotsurugi siblings have combined their powers to launch one last assault against Tendo. The plot is moving at an accelerated pace, unveiling events that would probably have been spread out over a longer period if not for this rapid progression.

What Does This Mean for Shonen Jump?

The stories presented could have been developed further to offer fans a more comprehensive insight into the Yotsurugi Family, as depicted in Astro Royale. Initially, the appeal of the series lay in following Hibaru’s encounters with his extended family members who were now embroiled in a power struggle for control over the Yakuza realm. By this stage in the narrative, Hibaru had already crossed paths with all of them and was quickly resolving long-standing feuds with several of them within a brief period. There are two possible reasons for this rapid resolution.

The initial interpretation could be that the rapid progression of events in the series is intentional. Hibaru, who initially discovered that some individuals are falsely using Astro powers and must locate two missing Daybreak Ores, has since utilized one of these Ores against the one who killed his father. Given that all of his siblings have banded together for this shared objective, it’s possible that the series is swiftly moving through each character development in order to establish what lies ahead.

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but feel a sense of impending conclusion, given the hints that the story’s ending may be just around the corner. With Shonen Jump announcing new series in their lineup, it seems likely that this current one will need to wrap up to make space for fresh tales. The 50-chapter serialization over a year is impressive, but it could only be a fraction of what author Wakui has in store. There are hints that the story might continue with another sibling of Hibaru, Shio, potentially posing a threat, but even this seems to have been woven into the ongoing tournament narrative. This rapid pace is causing a stir among fans, who are starting to fear that the end could be near and Shonen Jump may decide to cancel it soon.

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2025-04-15 19:10