Sora o Matotte Manga Ends July 15 — Shinya Komi

Long-running manga creator Shinya Komi has confirmed that his Sora o Matotte (To Drape Over the Sky) series will conclude imminently. Komi announced on July 2, 2026 that the manga will finish in the next issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump magazine, which is scheduled for release on July 15, 2026. Below we break down the timeline, what this ending means for readers and collectors, and where to find the final compiled volumes and related works.

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Quick timeline: Sora o Matotte’s run and final issue

Shinya Komi launched Sora o Matotte in Shueisha's Grand Jump in May 2023. The series has released serialized chapters in Grand Jump since then and reached a significant milestone earlier this summer when Shueisha published the manga’s ninth compiled tankōbon volume on June 18, 2026. With Komi’s announcement on July 2, 2026, readers can expect the final chapter to appear in the Grand Jump issue dated July 15, 2026.

Why the ending matters

Every manga’s final chapter represents a major turning point for fans, collectors, and the creator. For Sora o Matotte, the end of serialization means:

  • Completion of the main storyline in magazine form on July 15, 2026.
  • The collected volumes (tankōbon) will likely include the final chapters in a subsequent volume release—readers who prefer collected editions should watch for announcements from Shueisha about the final compiled edition.
  • Potential for extra material—authors sometimes add bonus chapters, author’s notes, or epilogues in the final volume; collectors should check the volume details when the final tankōbon is announced.

Shinya Komi: a brief career overview and related works

Shinya Komi has been an active mangaka with several notable projects. Key entries in his bibliography relevant to Sora o Matotte’s context include:

EX-ARM and related titles

  • Komi relaunched EX-ARM (a remake of his earlier EX-VITA) with story contributions by HiRock in February 2015, serialized in Grand Jump initially.
  • The EX-ARM series later moved to the Shonen Jump+ platform and ran there until June 2019.
  • An anime adaptation of the main EX-ARM manga premiered in January 2021 and was streamed as a Crunchyroll Original.
  • Komi also worked on spinoffs and follow-ups: EX-ARM Another Code (a manga adaptation of Atarō Kumo’s EX-ARM the Novel spinoff) ran in Ultra Jump from February 2020 and wrapped in November 2020 with one volume, while EX-ARM EXA ran in Grand Jump Mucha from August 2019 to February 2021 and concluded with two volumes.

Where to follow the final chapter and buy volumes

If you follow Grand Jump in print or digitally, the magazine issue dated July 15, 2026 will contain the concluding chapter of Sora o Matotte. For collectors who prefer tankōbon releases, the ninth volume was released on June 18, 2026—watch for an official announcement from Shueisha regarding the final collected volume that will include the story’s conclusion.

For readers who want to pre-order or check availability for volumes, official retailer pages are the safest bet. The cover image above links to a retailer listing for one of the volumes. For the original announcement from Komi, see his public post on X/Twitter. Komi’s announcement on X.

Collecting the final volume: tips for fans and buyers

With the series closing, many collectors will look for first-print editions, limited-run extras, and any special final-volume bonuses. Tips to keep in mind:

  1. Pre-order from reputable retailers to secure first-print bonuses or limited editions.
  2. Check whether Shueisha or the publisher will include extra content (author notes, special illustrations, or side stories) in the final tankōbon.
  3. Follow official publisher channels and Komi’s social accounts for announcements about reprints, omnibus editions, or overseas licensing news.

What fans might expect after the finale

When a manga concludes its serialization, a number of post-finale possibilities commonly follow: collected final-volume releases with extras, fan translations and discussion threads, and—depending on popularity—further adaptations or spin-offs. Given Komi’s history with multiple EX-ARM titles and adaptations, fans may naturally wonder whether Sora o Matotte could inspire additional media or special projects; nothing has been announced beyond the final chapter, so stay tuned to official channels for any future developments.

How to stay updated

To keep up with final volume release dates, reprints, and any special editions, follow these official sources: Shueisha’s announcements, the Grand Jump magazine schedule, Komi’s social media posts, and reputable retailer listings. For convenience, the image above links to a retailer listing for one of the volumes, and Komi’s announcement is available on his X/Twitter account. Both links are set to nofollow to preserve link policy for external sites.

Final thoughts

The announcement that Sora o Matotte will end in the July 15, 2026 issue of Grand Jump marks the close of a three-year run since the series launched in May 2023. While endings can be bittersweet for fans, they also provide an opportunity to revisit and collect a creator’s completed work in full. If you’ve been following Komi’s storytelling from EX-ARM to Sora o Matotte, now is the time to secure the latest tankōbon, read the concluding chapter in Grand Jump, and watch for any final-volume extras that make the complete set a satisfying finish to the series.

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