Anju Hino’s manga adaptation of Gakuto Coda’s Missing novel series is set to conclude on May 27. Launched in May 2023, the manga will release its final chapter in Kadokawa’s Dengeki Maoh magazine.
What is Missing?
Missing is a novel series created by Gakuto Coda, with illustrations by Shin Midorikawa. The series spanned 13 volumes, originally published from 2001 to 2005. In 2020-2022, Kadokawa released a new edition featuring fresh cover art by Mai Hanamura.
The story follows Kyoichi Utsume, a high school loner known for his dark attire and occult knowledge, who was once spirited away as a child. His life changes when he encounters a mysterious girl, blurring the lines between two worlds.
The Manga Adaptations
Missing has received multiple manga adaptations. Rei Mutsuki created the first, Missing: Kamikakushi no Monogatari, which ran for three volumes in Dengeki HP magazine starting in 2005. Anju Hino’s recent adaptation began in May 2023. Kadokawa published the first compiled book volume in October 2023, followed by the third volume on October 25.
About Anju Hino
Anju Hino is a Japanese manga artist known for their diverse works. Besides Missing, Hino is currently working on Kyōganake no Hanayome (The Flower Bride of the Kyōkane Clan) in Square Enix’s Gangan Joker magazine since January 2024. Hino also created ECHIGOBAKUFU, which was adapted into a TV anime in 2022. Furthermore, Hino illustrated the manga My Unexpected Marriage, based on Mashimesa Emoto’s light novels.
Other works by Anju Hino:
- Botsuraku Reijō no Ikoku Kekkonroku (My Unexpected Marriage)
- Kyōganake no Hanayome (The Flower Bride of the Kyōkane Clan)
- Vatican Kiseki Chōsakan (Vatican Miracle Examiner)
- ECHIGOBAKUFU
Missing Story Summary
Kyoichi Kurame, branded “His Majesty the Demon King,” gains notoriety when he acquires a girlfriend. Ayame Kondo, introduced as Kurame’s girlfriend, possesses an ethereal beauty, leaving everyone believing she is mismatched with Kurame. However, Kyoichi knows the truth: the Otherworld is always close to this world.
What’s Next?
While Anju Hino’s adaptation of Missing is ending, fans can look forward to Hino’s ongoing manga series, Kyōganake no Hanayome.
