Bukimi Miki’s popular superhero manga series, Shy, is set to enter its “last battle” with its next chapter, as announced in the 41st issue of Akita Publishing’s Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine. This significant development, revealed on Thursday, September 11, 2025, marks the beginning of the end for the beloved series that debuted in 2019 and inspired a TV anime in 2023 and 2024.
The Journey of a Timid Heroine
Shy tells the story of a world on the brink of a third World War, averted by the emergence of super-powered individuals from various countries, ushering in an era of relative peace. Japan’s representative among these heroes is a young girl known as “Shy,” who, despite her immense power, grapples with her own timid nature and shortcomings. Yen Press, the English publisher of the series, describes her as a hero who “may spend more time worrying about her own shortcomings than she does battling villains, but she’ll show the world that despite it all she still has the heart of a hero!”
Miki first introduced Shy as a one-shot manga in Weekly Shōnen Champion in January 2017 before beginning its serialization in the same magazine in August 2019. The series quickly gained a dedicated following for its unique blend of superhero action and introspective character development, particularly focusing on its shy protagonist.
From Page to Screen: The Anime Adaptation
The success of the Shy manga led to its adaptation into an anime television series. The first season premiered in 2023, bringing the colorful world and compelling characters to life for a broader audience. A second season followed in 2024, further expanding on the narrative and deepening the fan base’s connection to Shy and her fellow heroes.
The Approaching Climax
The announcement of the “last battle” indicates that the narrative is heading towards its ultimate conclusion, promising an epic showdown for the series’ heroes. Fans are eagerly anticipating how Shy will overcome her final challenges and what the ultimate fate of her world will be.
Manga Publication Details
As the series approaches its finale, the 30th compiled book volume of Shy shipped on August 7, with the 31st volume scheduled for release on October 8. Yen Press is set to release the 11th English volume on October 28. These releases will allow readers to follow the unfolding events of the “last battle” as the manga reaches its highly anticipated climax.
