Shonen Jump Creator Confirms Final Chapter Releasing After Lengthy Hiatus

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A popular manga artist from Shonen Jump has announced they’re finishing their series after a break. This marks a shift for publisher Shueisha, as several long-running manga are concluding while many new ones are launching to attract fans. It’s always sad to see a series end, especially one that’s been around for 17 years.

The manga series Blue Exorcist began in Shueisha’s Jump Square magazine in 2009 and has been building towards a major climax. Recently, the creator announced a four-month break before releasing the final chapter. Fans were unsure if this meant the end of the series or just the current story arc, but series author Kazue Kato has now confirmed that they are writing the very last chapter of Blue Exorcist.

Blue Exorcist Creator Confirms Final Chapter Releasing After Hiatus

Kato thanked fans for their supportive messages, saying they meant a lot. They explained that because the story is published monthly, the final chapter is still some time away, but they promise to make it as satisfying as possible. While some fans are hoping this is just the end of the current story arc, Kato’s statement clearly indicates that it is the final chapter of the entire series.

Fans who’ve been following Blue Exorcist since it returned last summer might be disappointed to learn that the author, Kato, needs more time to finish the story. Hopefully, the series will have a satisfying conclusion that addresses concerns about the ending feeling rushed.

What’s Next for Blue Exorcist?

The manga series Blue Exorcist is expected to finish its run with a final chapter this July, after a four-month break. The anime adaptation has also been doing well, returning after its own long pause to air three more seasons and cover several major story arcs. While it’s unknown if more anime seasons are planned following the conclusion of Season 5 last year, fans are hoping for an announcement soon.

If the anime Blue Exorcist is finishing for good—not just wrapping up its current story arc—there’s still a lot of content left to adapt for future episodes. You can currently watch Blue Exorcist on streaming services like Crunchyroll.

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2026-02-09 19:10