Mitsutani’s manga series, Land of Monsters (Mamono no Kuni), is set to conclude in just three more chapters, as announced in this year’s 44th issue of Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine. The impending finale marks a swift end for the dark fantasy epic, which only began serialization in February 2025.
A Brief but Impactful Run
Launched on February 5, 2025, in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine, Land of Monsters quickly garnered attention as the debut series from 20-year-old creator Mitsutani. The series has been simultaneously published in English by Viz Media, allowing international readers to follow the story as it unfolds in Japan. As of August 2025, Shogakukan had shipped two compiled book volumes of the manga.
The Premise of “Land of Monsters”
Viz Media describes the story of Land of Monsters as a compelling dark fantasy set in a world where humans and monstrous creatures are locked in a destructive conflict. At its heart, the narrative follows a young protagonist on a quest to discover the key to achieving peace in this tumultuous land.
The series has been serialized in Weekly Shōnen Sunday, a prominent shōnen manga magazine known for hosting a variety of action and adventure titles. While a relatively new entry, its upcoming conclusion signals a concentrated storytelling effort from its fresh talent. Fans eagerly await to see how Mitsutani will bring the tale of a boy’s search for peace in a monster-ridden world to its ultimate resolution over the next three installments.
