Tokyo, Japan – Contrary to recent discussions among fans, the manga series The Skeleton Enchanted by the Cursed Blade, also known as Yōtō ni Miirareshi Skeleton, has not yet concluded and is officially listed as ongoing. While an announcement in late 2022 indicated the series was “entering its climax,” new chapters and physical volume releases confirm its continuation into 2025.
Series Status: Ongoing Beyond the Climax
In November 2022, Hakusensha’s Young Animal Zero magazine revealed that Nobuhisa Tsuruoka’s manga adaptation of Nozomi Ginyoku’s Yōtō ni Miirareshi Skeleton story was entering its climax. This news often signals the impending end of a series, leading many to anticipate its conclusion. However, as of November 2025, multiple prominent manga tracking and distribution platforms, including Bato.To, Raven Scans, and Mgeko, continue to list the series as “Ongoing.”
Publication and Yen Press Releases
The manga, which debuted in Young Animal Zero in September 2021, has seen regular, albeit sometimes spaced out, updates. Yen Press has licensed the series for English release, further solidifying its active status. The first physical volume, The Skeleton Enchanted by the Cursed Blade, Vol. 1: The Greatest Demon Lord, Who Conquers the Dungeon and Commands an Invincible Army, was released in June 2025. The second volume is already scheduled for release in November 2025. These upcoming releases are strong indicators that the series is still actively being produced and translated.
Understanding “Entering Climax”
The phrase “entering its climax” in the manga industry typically means the story is heading into its final major arc. While it suggests the narrative is approaching its resolution, it does not necessarily imply an immediate end. Many manga series can spend a considerable amount of time within their “climax” phase, sometimes spanning multiple volumes or years, before reaching a definitive conclusion. This appears to be the case for The Skeleton Enchanted by the Cursed Blade, which continues to unfold its story of a weak skeleton gaining unfathomable abilities from a sentient cursed blade.
Fans can continue to follow the adventures of the skeleton protagonist as new chapters are released and translated volumes become available.
