Morihiro Hayashi’s manga, Star of Beethoven (also known as B no Seisen), has officially concluded its serialization in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. The final chapter appeared in the 31st issue of the magazine on Monday, June 30, 2025.
A Short-Lived Symphony
The series, which centers on piano prodigy Ichiro Yaso and his unexpected mentor claiming to be Ludwig van Beethoven, first launched in Weekly Shonen Jump on February 10, 2025. Despite its unique premise blending classical music with a supernatural twist, the manga’s run was relatively brief, concluding with 20 chapters.
The narrative followed Ichiro Yaso, a gifted pianist who had abandoned the world of classical music after a competition incident. His life takes an extraordinary turn when he encounters a figure who asserts to be the legendary composer Beethoven, aiming to guide Yaso toward redemption and a return to his musical passion. The manga explored themes of musical artistry, personal redemption, and the integration of a historical figure into modern society.
Digital Availability and Compiled Volumes
For international readers, Viz Media and Shueisha’s MANGA Plus service have been digitally publishing Star of Beethoven in English, offering simulrelease chapters.
Shueisha released the first compiled book volume of the manga on June 4, 2025. The second and third volumes are slated for release on August 4, 2025, which, according to industry observations, often signals the final collected editions for series that conclude their serialization quickly.
Morihiro Hayashi’s Previous Works
Morihiro Hayashi is an accomplished mangaka with a history of diverse works. Their previous titles include “Nani demo kai masu” (which won an award in 2016), “GO BACK HOME” (debuted on Shonen Jump+ in 2018), “After School Comedians” (a one-shot from 2019), and “LIFE LIAR FROM HELL” and “How to Keep Fairies” (both released in 2020).
The conclusion of Star of Beethoven marks another entry in the competitive landscape of Weekly Shonen Jump, where new series frequently debut and either find a long-term audience or conclude their runs to make way for new titles.
