The manga series Kirisaki Karin wa Korosasenai (Karin Kirisaki Won’t Let Me Kill), created by story writer Light Tuchihi and artist Akiyuki Amemoto, has officially ended its serialization. The final chapter appeared in the October issue of Square Enix’s Monthly Shonen Gangan magazine, which was released on Friday, September 12, 2025. The series’ third and final compiled book volume is scheduled to ship on October 10.
The Journey of an Assassin Seeking Normalcy
Kirisaki Karin wa Korosasenai is a romantic comedy following the titular character, Karin Kirisaki, who was raised as an assassin for a clandestine organization. Her life takes an unexpected turn during an assassination mission targeting a shojo manga artist. Upon reading the artist’s serialized manga, TokiMero, Karin develops a profound yearning for a heartwarming, normal adolescent school life.
Inspired by the manga, Karin promptly resigns from her life as a hitman to pursue a typical student experience. However, her past proves difficult to escape as an assassin from her former organization soon follows her to school, setting the stage for the manga’s unique blend of action, comedy, and romance.
Creators and Publication History
The manga launched in Monthly Shonen Gangan in May 2024, with Light Tuchihi credited for the original story and Akiyuki Amemoto handling the artwork. Square Enix published the first compiled volume of the manga on January 10, 2025, followed by the second volume on April 12, 2025.
Light Tuchihi is also known as the author of The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious (Kono Yūsha ga Ore TUEEE Kuse ni Shinchō Sugiru) light novel series, which began in June 2016 and inspired an anime adaptation in 2019. Akiyuki Amemoto has also contributed art to other manga, including Kono Yūsha, Moto Maō ni Tsuki.
Fans can look forward to completing their collection with the third and final volume arriving in October, bringing a definitive end to Karin Kirisaki’s quest for a normal life amidst her assassin past.
