The Busa-men Gachi-Fighter SSS sequel manga is officially slated to conclude with the release of its second volume this October. The final volume, titled Busamen Gachi Fighter SSS Vol. 2 (ブサメンガチファイターSSS 下巻), is set for a Japanese release on October 24, 2025. This confirms the end of the continuation of the popular Uglymug, Epicfighter (also known as Busamen Gachi Fighter) series.
The Conclusion of the SSS Sequel
Fans of the Busa-men Gachi-Fighter SSS manga can anticipate the series’ conclusion with its second collected volume. The listing for Busamen Gachi Fighter SSS Vol. 2 specifically indicates its finality with the inclusion of “(完)” in its Japanese title, signifying “completion”. This final volume will hit shelves on October 24, 2025.
Background of the Uglymug, Epicfighter Franchise
Busa-men Gachi-Fighter SSS serves as a sequel to the Uglymug, Epicfighter (ブサメンガチファイター, Busamen Gachi Faitā) franchise, which originated as a web novel written by Ryō Hiromatsu. The original web novel was serialized online from February 2015 to October 2022 on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website.
A manga adaptation, illustrated by Osamu Kozuki, was serialized in Square Enix’s Monthly Big Gangan magazine from November 2017 to December 2020, concluding with six tankōbon volumes. The Busamen Gachi Fighter SSS sequel manga, also illustrated by Kozuki, began its serialization in the same magazine in December 2024.
Adding to the franchise’s expansion, an anime television series adaptation of Uglymug, Epicfighter premiered in July 2025. Produced by White Fox, the anime is directed by Toshiyuki Sone, with Kenta Ihara handling series composition. Crunchyroll is streaming the series, and Medialink holds the license for streaming in Southeast Asia.
The Manga’s Premise
The Uglymug, Epicfighter story centers on Shigeru Yoshioka, a 34-year-old man who, after being wrongly convicted of a crime, becomes a recluse with a deep distrust of women. His life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a way to travel to another world. In this new world, he gains immense power by sacrificing his physical appearance, becoming an “Absolute God” with overwhelming parameters, despite his exceedingly unattractive looks. The series follows his adventures as he navigates this new life with his unique circumstances.
