The No Longer Allowed In Another World (Isekai Shikkaku) manga, written by Hiroshi Noda and illustrated by Takahiro Wakamatsu, is set to return from its current hiatus on October 29, 2025, to begin its highly anticipated final arc. The series, which has been serialized on Shogakukan’s Yawaraka Spirits website since October 2019, entered a three-month break on June 25, 2025.
The Journey of a Melancholy Isekai Protagonist
No Longer Allowed In Another World tells the dark comedy tale of a depressed author, known only as Sensei, who finds himself transported to a fantasy world. His initial aim was to complete a suicide pact with his lover, Sacchan, but after being struck by a truck and waking up in another realm, his desire for death persists. Despite being summoned as a hero to fight the Dark Lord by an elf priestess named Annette, Sensei remains largely uninterested in his heroic duties, instead focusing on reuniting with Sacchan to fulfill their pact. The narrative playfully subverts traditional isekai tropes, presenting a protagonist whose existential despair continually clashes with the fantastical adventures he inadvertently stumbles into.
The manga draws inspiration from Japanese author Osamu Dazai, particularly his renowned novel No Longer Human (Ningen Shikkaku), reflecting its themes of alienation and the struggle to find meaning in life. This unique premise has garnered a dedicated readership and positioned the series as a distinctive entry within the popular isekai genre.
Serialization and Milestones
Since its debut in October 2019, No Longer Allowed In Another World has regularly released new chapters on Shogakukan’s Yawaraka Spirits website. Shogakukan has collected these chapters into individual tankōbon volumes, with the first volume released on April 10, 2020. As of April 11, 2025, thirteen volumes of the manga have been published.
For North American readers, Seven Seas Entertainment holds the license for the manga’s English edition, with the first volume released in January 2023. The series has maintained an ongoing status, releasing multiple volumes per year, although the pace has sometimes fluctuated.
Anime Adaptation Success
The popularity of the No Longer Allowed In Another World manga led to an anime television series adaptation. Produced by Atelier Pontdarc, the anime aired from July to September 2024. The adaptation covered the manga’s story well, allowing viewers who finished the anime to continue the narrative from Volume 6, Chapter 30 of the manga. The anime further expanded the series’ reach and introduced its unique blend of dark comedy and fantasy to a wider audience. While there has been no official announcement for a second season, fans continue to express interest in further animated content.
The upcoming return of No Longer Allowed In Another World on October 29, marking the commencement of its final arc, signals a significant milestone for the series and its dedicated fanbase, promising a definitive conclusion to Sensei’s unconventional journey.
