Yugo Kobayashi’s *Ao Ashi* Manga to Conclude with Chapter 410
On April 11, 2025, the official X (formerly known as Twitter) account for Yugo Kobayashi’s widely acclaimed manga, *Ao Ashi*, announced that the series is set to conclude with chapter 410. Unless unforeseen delays occur, fans can anticipate the final chapter’s release in **June 2025** within Shogakukan’s *Weekly Big Comic Spirits* magazine. Prior to this announcement, Kobayashi stated that the manga would wrap up with volume 40.
Journey of *Ao Ashi*
Launched in January 2015, *Ao Ashi* quickly gained recognition in the realm of sports manga, particularly within soccer narratives. To date, the series has been compiled into **38 tankobon volumes**, with each chapter resonating with readers due to its engaging storyline and character development. The success of the manga paved the way for an anime adaptation produced by Production I.G, which aired from April to September 2022 for a total of 24 episodes. As of now, there have been no official announcements regarding a sequel to the anime.
Official Announcement from the Author
The latest information shared by Kobayashi via the manga’s official X account (@aoashiofficial) confirmed that chapter **410** will indeed mark the end of the *Ao Ashi* saga. Accompanying the announcement was an image featuring the author diligently working on drafts for chapter 406.
Kobayashi’s Reflections
In his heartfelt message, Kobayashi conveyed the following sentiment:
“The final episode of Aoashi has been decided to be chapter 410. I am currently drawing chapter 406. The end of the journey is nearing.”
Upcoming Release Schedule
Assuming the release schedule remains uninterrupted, the last chapter is slated to hit the stands on **June 6, 2025**. Notably, chapter 403 was released on **April 7, 2025**, with an anticipated break for the magazine confirmed for the following week (April 14, 2025). Consequently, chapter 404 is scheduled to appear in issues 21-22 of *Weekly Big Comic Spirits* on **April 21, 2025**, followed by chapter 405 on **May 2, 2025**.
Future Volumes and Concluding Remarks
Previously, on December 25, 2024, Kobayashi shared a detailed message via his blog revealing that volume 40 would signify the series’ conclusion, with an emphasis on the ongoing match featuring Barcelona as the last game in the story.
The 38th volume was released on December 26, 2025, while volume 39 is set for release on **April 30, 2025**. However, a specific launch date for the final volume remains unconfirmed by the staff.
For continuous updates and exciting developments surrounding *Ao Ashi*, stay tuned!