It's a bittersweet week for manga and web novel fans as we say goodbye to three incredible stories that have recently concluded. Let's take a moment to honor the journeys of these titles:


Kaiju No. 8:
Naoya Matsumoto's action packed series, which followed Kafka Hibino's quest to join the Defense Force after being turned into a kaiju, officially wrapped up on July 18, 2025. It's been an explosive ride full of monster fighting, camaraderie, and a man trying to find his place in the world.

Read: You can read the manga legally on the Shonen Jump+ service through the VIZ Media website. Many local bookstores and online retailers in the UAE and wider Middle East, like Kinokuniya and Virgin Megastore, also stock the physical volumes.
Watch: The anime adaptation is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. A second season is ongoing!


Solo Leveling: Ragnarok (WN):
The highly anticipated web novel sequel to the global phenomenon Solo Leveling has come to a close last July 23, 2025. While the journey for Sung Suho may have ended, the legacy of the Solo Leveling universe will undoubtedly live on.

Read: The web novel was originally published on KakaoPage. For English translations, some fans have been reading it on Wuxiaworld.


Vinland Saga:
After nearly two decades of publication, Makoto Yukimura's epic historical manga about Thorfinn's pursuit of "true warrior" status finally concluded last July 24, 2025. A masterful tale of violence, redemption, and the search for a land without war, Vinland Saga leaves behind an incredible legacy as one of the greatest seinen manga of all time.

Read: The manga is licensed by Kodansha USA. You can find physical and digital volumes on their website and other major retailers. You can check for official digital releases on platforms like K Manga, and for physical copies at major book retailers like Kinokuniya and Virgin Megastore.
Watch: The anime is available on Crunchyroll and Apple TV.

What were your favorite moments from these series? Share your thoughts in the comments below! ☮