Key Facts
Shinya Komi's manga 'Sora o Matotte' (To Drape Over the Sky) is set to conclude in the next issue of Square Enix's Monthly Shonen Gangan magazine on July 15. The announcement was made on July 2.
Story Details
The manga centers on high school student Haro Ogawa. As a child, he saw a painting titled 'Witch in the Nude,' which left a lasting impression. Since then, he has been teaching himself oil painting, focusing on nude female figures, always chasing the memory of that childhood painting. When he meets Rei Kamio, who bears a striking resemblance to the woman in 'Witch in the Nude,' he asks her to be his model. His goal is to gain admission to an art college with his nude painting.
Publication History
Komi launched the manga in Monthly Shonen Gangan in May 2023. The ninth compiled book volume was released on June 18. The series is a remake of Komi's earlier manga of the same name, which originally ran in the same magazine from February 2015. It later moved to the Manga UP! website and app in December 2017 and then to the Gangan Joker magazine in June 2019.
Adaptations and Spin-offs
The main manga inspired a television anime series that aired in January 2021. The anime was produced by an original series. Komi also launched a manga adaptation of Atarō Kumo's spinoff in Monthly Shonen Gangan in February 2020, which ended in November 2020 with one volume. Additionally, Komi and another creator serialized the 'Kimi o Aisuru' manga in Monthly Shonen Gangan from August 2019, concluding it in February 2021 with two volumes.
Impact and Reader Takeaways
Fans of the series can look forward to the final chapter, which promises to wrap up Haro's artistic journey and his relationship with Rei. The conclusion marks the end of a story that has resonated with readers interested in art and romance.
FAQ
- When does 'Sora o Matotte' manga end? The manga ends in the next issue of Monthly Shonen Gangan on July 15.
- Who is the creator of 'Sora o Matotte'? The manga is created by Shinya Komi.
- What is 'Sora o Matotte' about? It follows high school student Haro Ogawa, who is obsessed with a painting he saw as a child and asks a woman resembling it to be his model.