Land of the Lustrous Manga Announces Conclusion After 12 Years – A Gemstone Tale Ends
That’s interesting news about Land of the Lustrous! Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
- Land of the Lustrous manga is ending: The series by Haruko Ichikawa will conclude in the next issue of Kodansha’s Afternoon magazine on April 25, 2024.
- Story about gemstones: The manga takes place in a world with crystalline lifeforms called Gems who fight off Lunarians who want to turn them into decorations. The story follows Phos, a fragile gem who seeks purpose.
- Long serialization with hiatuses: Land of the Lustrous began in 2012 and has had breaks in its run, most recently between October 2023 and February 2024. There are currently 12 collected volumes.
- English release available: Kodansha USA Publishing releases the manga in English.
- Anime adaptation: A 12-episode anime adaptation aired in 2017 and is available on streaming services like HIDIVE and Sentai Filmworks.
