After five years of serialized dystopia and intricate dark fantasy, Ayaka Katayama's manga series Fungus and Iron (Kin to Tetsu) has officially drawn its curtain in the October issue of Kodansha's Bessatsu Shonen Magazine. To commemorate the finale, the series graces both the issue's front cover and a special opening color spread featuring the story's major cast.
Five-Year Dystopian Journey
Set in a world dominated by parasitic fungi where humanity's thoughts and actions are rigidly controlled, Fungus and Iron stood out for its stark art style and philosophical narrative rhythm. While the printed publication has concluded, the franchise is far from finished. Kodansha confirmed that the 10th and final compiled volume is scheduled for release on October 8, accompanied by updates regarding the upcoming screen anime adaptation.
Mystery and New Serializations
Alongside the climax of Katayama's series, the same issue spotlights the manga adaptation of the cult mystery adventure game Return to Shironagas Island (Shironagasu-jima e no Kikan). Celebrating the publication of its first compiled volume, the adaptation received a dedicated center color page in the magazine.
Key highlights from the current Bessatsu Shonen Magazine lineup include:
- Final chapter and celebratory color lead for Fungus and Iron.
- Release of the 10th final volume for Fungus and Iron on October 8.
- Center color feature celebrating Volume 1 of Return to Shironagas Island.
