If you’re an anime-only fan who’s been left hanging after a series finale, you’re not alone. Many popular anime adapt the source material (usually manga) but leave out critical chapters due to production schedules or cancellations. Fortunately, the manga is almost always ahead, meaning you can dive in right where the anime left off. In this article on Animeking, we provide a list of anime that ended on cliffhangers, along with the exact manga chapters where you can pick up the story. This guide will help you continue the adventure and discover what happens next in your favorite series!
9. Tokyo Revengers
The first season of Tokyo Revengers ended on a jaw-dropping cliffhanger, with Kisaki seemingly shooting Chifuyu and Takemichi point-blank. If you’re itching to know what happens next, the Christmas Showdown arc in the manga picks up immediately after this event.
Start reading from: Chapter 74
Fans can expect fast-paced action and a deeper dive into the brutal world of gang conflict and time travel that Tokyo Revengers is known for.
8. Maid-Sama!
Shojo fans have been waiting since 2010 for more Maid-Sama! episodes, but a renewal seems increasingly unlikely. Luckily, the manga continues to tell the sweet and hilarious story of Takumi and Misaki’s relationship.
Start reading from: Chapter 32
If you want to see where their romance goes, this is your chance to read the engaging, heartwarming manga, which wraps up in a satisfying way.
7. Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War
Fans of Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War just watched the big confession they’ve been waiting for in season three, but if you’re eager to see what happens next between Kaguya and Shirogane, dive into the manga.
Start reading from: Chapter 137
The final arc of Kaguya-Sama will not disappoint, blending comedy, mind games, and heartfelt romance in a way that keeps fans hooked.
6. Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc
Demon Slayer fans are gearing up for the Swordsmith Village arc in season three, which promises pivotal battles with Muzan’s Twelve Kizuki. If you want to get ahead of the action, the manga will take you right into the thick of it.
Start reading from: Chapter 97
You’ll meet new characters and watch Tanjiro’s journey intensify as he fights to recover and face powerful demons.
5. The Promised Neverland
If you were left confused by the second season of The Promised Neverland, you’re not alone. The anime deviated wildly from the manga, skipping key plotlines. Luckily, you can still get the full story by picking up the manga.
Start reading from: Chapter 38
This will give you a chance to see what was left out, and it’s safe to say the manga’s storyline is far more compelling and logical.
4. Jujutsu Kaisen
As Jujutsu Kaisen prepares for its second season, now is a perfect time to jump into the manga. The upcoming season will cover Gojo’s backstory and the intense Shibuya Incident arc, so it’s worth catching up before things get really wild.
Start reading from: Chapter 64
Get ready for more jaw-dropping battles and character development as Yuji and his team face new threats.
3. Spy X Family
Spy X Family’s lighthearted mix of family dynamics and espionage has left fans wanting more. With the anime’s second cour just around the corner, now’s a good time to jump into the manga to see what happens next.
Start reading from: Chapter 18
You’ll find out more about the Forger family’s adventures, and whether or not Anya gets her dog!
2. Kamisama Kiss
Kamisama Kiss wrapped up its anime in 2016, but there’s plenty more story left in the manga. With no sign of a third season, fans can pick up right where the anime left off and dive into Nanami and Tomoe’s romance.
Start reading from: Chapter 64
The manga fills in plot holes and continues their heartwarming (and sometimes frustrating) love story.
1. Ouran High School Host Club
Though the Ouran High School Host Club anime concluded in 2006, rumors of a second season have been swirling for years. However, fans can still enjoy the host club’s antics by reading the manga, which delves deeper into Haruhi’s relationships with the charming host members.
Start reading from: Chapter 37
The manga offers a richer storyline and plenty of extra character moments that will satisfy fans of this classic shoujo series.