The eerie mystery of Missing is nearing its final chapter. Manga creator Anju Hino has officially announced that their manga adaptation of Gakuto Coda’s beloved supernatural novel series will end on May 27, 2025. The news was shared via Hino’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on April 25.
First serialized in Kadokawa’s Dengeki Maoh magazine back in May 2023, Missing brought a fresh take on Coda’s cult-favorite light novels, originally published from 2001 to 2005. The manga’s third volume hit shelves in October 2024, and its upcoming chapter will wrap up the story in chilling fashion.
🔮 Plot Snapshot: Spirits, Shadows, and the Supernatural
Missing – Volume 1 Cover
The story follows Kyoichi Utsume, a quiet high schooler with a dark past. He once vanished into the unknown and returned forever changed. Known for his cold demeanor and deep knowledge of the occult, Kyoichi becomes the center of strange happenings. When a mysterious girl appears, igniting a chain of supernatural events that blur the line between the living and the lost.
📚 Legacy of the Missing Novels
Gakuto Coda’s original Missing series ran across 13 volumes and featured illustrations by Shin Midorikawa. It saw a resurgence between 2020–2022 when Kadokawa re-released it with updated cover art by Mai Hanamura. Before Hino’s adaptation, a manga version by Rei Mutsuki was also published in 2005, running for three volumes.
🌸 Hino’s Ongoing Work
While Missing may be wrapping up, Anju Hino is far from done. The artist launched a new series, Kyōganake no Hanayome (The Flower Bride of the Kyōkane Clan). In Square Enix’s Gangan Joker this January. Hino is also known for works like ECHIGOBAKUFU (adapted into an anime in 2022) and My Unexpected Marriage.
💭 Final Thoughts
With its haunting atmosphere and layered characters, Missing has stood out as a suspenseful, emotionally resonant tale that pays tribute to the supernatural roots of Coda’s novels. As the manga’s final chapter approaches, fans can expect a conclusion that lingers like a ghost at the edge of reality.
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