The showrunner of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Rafal Jaki, has been collaborating with artist Machine Gamu on a new manga series titled No/Name. This one-shot initially appeared before being serialized on Shonen Jump+. In January, Jaki announced that the fourteenth chapter of No/Name would be its finale and expressed gratitude towards fans for their support. The final chapter was subsequently published on Manga Plus, concluding the story that began between Jaki and Gamu the previous year. Despite wishing to explore more with this series, Jaki is already looking forward to his upcoming project with Gamu, encouraging fans to keep an eye out for it once it’s ready for release.
The manga garnered online interest due to its creator’s impressive background. Jaki, who serves as a business development director, executive producer, and writer, gained recognition for his work with gaming company CD Projekt RED. He was an integral part of the team that developed Cyberpunk 2077, later taking on the role of showrunner for Edgerunners. Although the initial release of Cyberpunk 2077 received a mixed response, Edgerunners was met with widespread critical acclaim. Studio Trigger handled the animation for Edgerunners, and in 2024, it was announced that Netflix would be producing a new animated feature set in the Cyberpunk universe. At this time, it remains uncertain if Jaki will contribute to the upcoming Cyberpunk animated project.
Hey everyone!
I’m excited to share some news about my story, “No\Name”.
As chapter 13 has just been released, I wanted to let you know that the story will come to an end with chapter 14.
It’s been a pleasure writing for you all and I’m grateful that the tale of Ula and Ralf has become a small part of your lives. @machinegamu has put together something special…
— Rafal Jaki (@GwentBro) January 21, 2025
Was No/Name a Failure?
Rafal Jaki addressed queries from fans concerning the concluding part of “No/Name”. He made it clear that he and Gamu initially aimed for approximately 360 pages in the first arc, but they wished they could have extended the series further. Jaki went on to explain that a manga series needs to achieve success on Jump+ to prevent cancellation, suggesting that the series didn’t reach the viewer numbers Shueisha desired. It is widely known that the manga world can be ruthless, with many series being abruptly discontinued within just a few years or less.
Although “No/Name” achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first work to receive the Gold Award from Shueisha and Jump+ for surpassing one million views on Jump+ and Manga Plus, it failed to secure further publication beyond its initial story arc despite attracting an estimated two million readers according to Jaki.
Our brand-new manga, jointly produced with @machinegamu, has been honored with the inaugural Gold Award (worth 1,000,000 JPY and publication on Jump+ and MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA).
In celebration, GAMU has created a unique piece of artwork.
Working on JUMP was always a cherished aspiration – thank you to everyone who made this dream a reality…
— Rafal Jaki (@GwentBro) November 28, 2023
Manga Cancellations Are Part of the Cycle for Countless Beloved Series
It’s worth mentioning that if a manga gets canceled early, it doesn’t necessarily mean the manga isn’t good. Many manga series don’t receive the audience they deserve due to various factors. For instance, a publisher might not market the manga effectively, causing it to fall short of desired readership numbers. Additionally, certain genres tend to be more popular than others, with shonen mangas usually selling better than other demographics.
Regardless, it seems that the finale of No/Name might echo the oversaturation of fresh comics and manga flooding the market these days. With an abundance of manga to devour, not everything gets the recognition it deserves. At least, No/Name completed its story arc and provided a conclusive ending for us readers.
Instead of getting abruptly ended during a storyline, Jaki and Gamu’s series didn’t move beyond its initial arc. The closing scenes of “No/Name” show the main characters embracing, hinting that it’s not a farewell but rather a sign to anticipate more. These final pages give readers hope that these characters’ journeys are far from over and encourage them to stay optimistic about what’s next, as goodbyes are rarely forever.
This story comes courtesy of Jaki Rafal on X (formerly Twitter) & Manga Plus.
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2025-02-05 19:12