The manga adaptation of the original anime series Mayonaka Punch, also known as “Midnight Punch,” has ended its serialization in Kadokawa Shoten’s Young Ace magazine. The final chapter was published in the March issue of the magazine on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, marking the end of a year-long run for the Tomomi Usui-illustrated series.
Manga Adaptation Wraps Up
The Mayonaka Punch manga launched in March 2024, offering a comedic take on the anime’s storyline. Kadokawa published the first compiled book volume in July 2024. The second and final volume is scheduled to be released on March 4, 2025.
Anime’s Premise
Mayonaka Punch is a “girls comedy” anime centering around Masaki, a former member of the NewTuber group “Harakiri Sisters.” After being ousted from the group due to an incident, Masaki seeks to revive her career. She then encounters Live, a vampire. Despite having different aspirations, the two team up to achieve a common goal: reaching 1 million subscribers on NewTube.
Anime Production and Streaming
Produced by P.A. Works, the Mayonaka Punch anime series was created by Dōga Tōkō Shōjo and directed by Shū Honma. Hideaki Shirasaka served as screenwriter, with Ryōta Arima adapting Tsukasa Kotobuki’s original character designs for animation. The music was composed by tape and Raku. The anime aired in Japan from July to September 2024 and was streamed by Crunchyroll.
Other Adaptations
Besides the manga, Mayonaka Punch also received a light novel adaptation. Written by Tsuzuro Hibi and illustrated by Tsukasa Kotobuki, the novel was published by Fujimi Shobo in July 2024.
Characters
The anime and manga feature a cast of characters:
- Masaki Sonoue: A former NewTuber seeking a comeback.
- Live: A vampire who partners with Masaki.
Reception
The Mayonaka Punch anime has been described as a fun and hilarious series, with praise given to its opening theme.
