Kemono Jihen Manga to End in Next Volume
Readers following the series should prepare to complete their collections as the climax and final volume approach.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Dogs
The manga Kemono Jihen is nearing its story climax, confirmed in the December issue of the magazine, and the 25th compiled book volume announced the series will end in the next volume. The 25th volume shipped on August 4, and the story is expected to conclude in the coming volume for readers who follow the series.
Why it matters
For dog-loving readers who have followed Kemono Jihen since its December 2016 launch, the series' wrap-up marks the close of a long run that also inspired a January 2021 television anime. The timing of the climax and final volume gives fans a clear window to plan their reading and collection.
The 25th compiled volume shipped on August 4, and the English edition from VIZ reached its 22nd volume on October 6. The series will conclude in the volume that follows the 25th.
The players
Aimoto
The creator of Kemono Jihen, whose manga launched in December 2016 and has been adapted into a television anime.
VIZ
The publisher that released the English edition of Kemono Jihen, including the 22nd volume on October 6.
The details
The December issue of the magazine confirmed that the story's climax is imminent, which is why the series' ending has been announced in the book volumes. Serialization in the magazine runs ahead of the compiled books, so readers following the magazine will reach the finale before the final collected volume arrives. The series also took a one-issue break in February, and a separate one-issue pause in September followed the death of Aimoto's brother in August.
Timeline
December 2016: Kemono Jihen manga launched.
January 2021: Television anime adaptation premiered.
August 4: 25th compiled volume shipped.
September: Series took a one-issue break following the death of Aimoto's brother in August.
December: Magazine issue confirmed the story climax is imminent.
The Home Front
Long-running manga adaptations often reach a finale after a television series has raised their profile, and Kemono Jihen fits that pattern with its anime premiere in January 2021. Fans building home libraries tend to track compiled volumes closely as the final book approaches.
If you collect Kemono Jihen, check your shelf for the 25th compiled volume and plan to add the final volume when it releases. Readers who follow the magazine can expect the climax in the coming issues before the last book arrives.
The takeaway
Kemono Jihen's ending is close, and the final collected volume will be the easiest way to complete your set. Mark the next volume's release on your calendar and keep your reading list current so you do not miss the finale.
What happens next
The series will end in the next compiled volume, which follows the 25th volume that shipped on August 4, and the story climax is expected to arrive in the coming issues of the magazine.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Anime News Network.
