Thought-Provoking Fantasy Series Ends After 8 Years of Acclaim and Awards

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After eight years of serialization, To Your Eternity concluded, leaving behind an impressive legacy that includes a popular anime adaptation, numerous awards, and widespread critical praise for its powerful storytelling. As a fitting farewell, it graced the cover of Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine, the publication where it began its journey. Over the years, this series has proven to be immensely successful and has amassed a dedicated fanbase, further cementing itself as another triumph in the creator’s illustrious career.

Ever since it kicked off from November 2016 to June 2025, this captivating manga series, penned and illustrated by the prolific Yoshitoki Oima (known for her masterpiece A Silent Voice) has amassed a whopping 24 volumes! The series truly shone brighter with the enchanting anime adaptation that premiered in 2021. With over 3 million copies sold to date, it’s no surprise that this manga has garnered numerous accolades – winning the Best Shonen Manga award at the Kodansha Manga Award, being nominated for the prestigious Manga Taisho awards, and making it onto the American Library Association’s list of best manga for young readers (the first 5 volumes, to be precise). All in all, this series has undeniably earned a heap of praise and recognition. Although the second act of the story may have lost some momentum compared to the initial chapters, let’s not forget that it still continues to be highly appreciated!

After eight years of publication, the manga “To Your Eternity” by Yoshitoki Oima has concluded! With a total of 25 volumes, this captivating fantasy drama revolves around an immortal entity that journeys through various phases and locales over time. In October 2025, season 3 of the anime adaptation will make its debut on television.

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Fushi’s Story Finally Comes To A Close

The narrative of “To Your Eternity” revolves around a timeless being on a profound journey to understand true humanity. Sent from the mysterious entity called the Beholder, this being can mimic the deceased and reawaken after death, initially appearing as a stone, then transforming into an Arctic wolf, and eventually becoming a young boy with white hair named Fushi. Through encounters with kindness and harshness, Fushi gains depth of emotion and survival skills. Encountering enigmatic beings called Nokkers and experiencing painful farewells, he grows into an individual forging his unique path amidst ongoing trials.

For fans of “To Your Eternity,” it may be disappointing that the series has concluded, but there’s exciting news: The third season of the anime is on the horizon! Just a few days ago, a trailer for the upcoming season was released. In this new season, the main character, Fushi, will find himself in a completely different setting as he’s thrust into the complexities of the modern world. This is quite a departure from the environments he’s faced before.

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2025-06-04 01:11