“Undead Unluck” by Yoshifumi Tozuka is set to conclude next week with its 239th and final chapter. This news comes as a surprise to many fans, as the series has been running in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine since January 2020.
Final Chapter Details
Chapter 239 of “Undead Unluck” will be published in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #9, scheduled for release on January 27, 2025. The final chapter will feature a 26 pages in length, color page and “super climax” to the story
Series Overview
“Undead Unluck” follows the story of Fuuko Izumo, a girl with the ability to bring misfortune to those around her, and Andy, an immortal man seeking death. Their unlikely partnership leads them on adventures involving a secret organization and supernatural abilities.
The manga has gained a dedicated fanbase over its five-year run, even inspiring an anime adaptation that aired from October 2023 to March 2024.
Fan Reactions
The news of the series’ conclusion has elicited mixed reactions from fans. Some express disappointment, feeling the ending may be rushed, others are excited to see how Tozuka will wrap up the story.
Many fans are sharing their favorite moments and theories about the finale on social media platforms, one fan on X (Formally Twitter) expressed about how the ending will be satisfying,
Undead Unluck is going to end, but honestly?
I don’t feel sad nor desperate! Like I felt in the past with other mangas. We are so lucky this series is ending in such a satisfying way. All conflicts resolved, all the characters getting the happiness they fought so hard for,etc.
Another fan replied,
I definitely went through a sad and desperate phase, but I’m on the same boat as you now. The way all the pieces are lined up right now makes me feel certain we’re going to get a satisfying conclusion.
Another fan expressed their frustration on fast ending,
I hope the ending was somewhat satisfying for the fans, I don’t read it myself but I hate seeing shows get bad endings
Legacy and Impact
“Undead Unluck” leaves behind a notable legacy in the world of shonen manga:
Nominated for Best Print Manga at the 2021 Next Manga Awards. Praised for its unique concept and character development and Contributed to the diversity of Weekly Shonen Jump’s lineup.
it's been a good run guys, enjoyed reading this weekly the past few years pic.twitter.com/y3JpbllbNE
— Fail (@clearfails) January 19, 2025
As the series comes to a close, fans eagerly await the final chapter to see how Fuuko and Andy’s story will conclude. The manga’s end marks another shift in Shonen Jump’s roster, following the recent conclusions of other popular series like “Jujutsu Kaisen” and “My Hero Academia“.
