Comic Land of the Lustrous by Haruko Ichikawa will end in the upcoming June issue of Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon magazine with chapter 108 scheduled for release on April 25, 2024, after 12 years of publication.
The announcement was made in the May issue of Afternoon Monthly magazine, published on March 25, 2024.
The preview page in the May issue revealed a special message to all readers of the manga: “Next issue, the conclusion of Land of the Lustrous. I was captivated by these delicate yet resilient gems that engage in battle. Since publishing began in 2012——I haven't been able to take my eyes off Phosphophyllite. Life on earth has existed for a long time, changing shape and form over an incredible period of time, which will end in the next issue…!“
Brilliant land is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Haruko Ichikawa. It has been published by Kodansha in Afternoon magazine monthly since October 2012, with the chapters collected into 12 tankobon volumes as of November 2022.
A 3D anime television series adaptation by Orange aired from October to December 2017.
MyAnimeList describes the manga's plot as follows:
A long time ago, Earth was struck by six meteorites, creating six moons and leaving a lone island in its wake. Those who cannot reach the island sink to the bottom of the ocean, where over time they gradually turn into crystal. As countless millennia passed, 28 of these crystalline life forms, known as the Lustrous, rose from the depths and populated the island. Led by the wise Kongou-sensei, they must defend themselves against seemingly endless numbers of Lunarians, inhabitants of the moon, who seek to harvest their valuable bodies for manufacturing purposes. weapons and jewelry.
Houseki no Kuni revolves around Phosphophyllite, a young gem about to turn three hundred years old. Clumsy, extremely fragile, and with no obvious talents, they are among the weakest gems around, unable to help in the fight against the Lunarians in any meaningful way. But as the war with otherworldly invaders rages on, they soon learn that power comes at a price that no one else should pay.
Source: Oricon
