The popular fantasy-comedy manga series, ‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess (Hime-sama “Gōmon” no Jikan desu), written by Robinson Haruhara and illustrated by Hirakei, is officially set to end with its next chapter on August 19. The finale will be Chapter 282, bringing a nearly six-year serialization run on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ website to a close.
A Beloved Series Concludes Its Run
First launched on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ platform in April 2019, ‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess quickly garnered a dedicated fanbase for its unique comedic premise. As of May 2025, the series has been compiled into seventeen tankōbon volumes, showcasing its consistent popularity and output over the years. The announcement of its impending conclusion comes directly from the official X (formerly Twitter) account for the manga, signaling the end of an era for its readers.
The Premise of Playful ‘Torture’
The manga follows the captured princess of humanity’s Imperial Army, held by the demonic Hell-Hordes. Bound by a prisoner of war treaty that prohibits conventional, painful torture, the Grand Inquisitor, Torture Tortura, employs unusual “torture” methods. These typically involve tempting the princess with irresistible foods, delicious snacks, and engaging activities from Japanese culture, to which the princess amusingly succumbs, divulging trivial secrets in the process. This lighthearted approach to interrogation, where the “torture” is more about culinary delight than physical pain, became the central comedic hook of the series.
Anime Adaptation Continues On
While the manga is drawing to a close, fans still have more content to anticipate with the ongoing anime adaptation. The first season of ‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess, produced by Pine Jam, aired from January to March 2024. Crunchyroll streamed the series, making it accessible to a wide international audience. A second season of the anime has already been announced and is slated to premiere in January 2026, ensuring that the charming world of the Princess and the Hell-Hordes will continue to entertain audiences on screen. This continuation provides a bittersweet silver lining for fans as they bid farewell to the manga that started it all.
