Killing Bites ends after nearly 13 years with chapter 145

The manga Killing Bites ended its publication on October 23 with the release of its 145th chapter. The work by Shinya Murata and Kazasa Sumita puts an end to a run of almost 13 years, which began in November 2013.

The series started in Monthly Hero's magazine. After the publication shut down in 2020, it moved to the digital platform Comiplex, where it continued developing its fights until this ending.

The editorial closure will come a little later. The 28th and final volume will go on sale on December 25, 2026 in Japan. It will collect the remaining chapters and complete the collection.

A story of beasts and corporations

Killing Bites takes place in a world where there are genetically modified humans with animal abilities. These individuals take part in brutal underground fights organized by corporations, which use the clashes as part of their disputes and economic interests.

The protagonist is Hitomi Uzaki, who carries the traits of a honey badger, an animal known for its aggressiveness and resilience. Her path crosses with that of college student Yuuya Nomoto, who discovers in the worst possible way the world hidden behind those fights.

“What is the strongest beast?”, the question Murata recalled as the one that accompanied the work from its beginnings.

To mark the ending, both authors shared messages of gratitude. Sumita reflected on how a story that began with a few characters ended up bringing together numerous fighters with traits of different animals.

The anime was left unfinished

The franchise also made it to television. LIDENFILMS produced a 12-episode anime adaptation that aired between January and March 2018. That series introduced Hitomi's first fights, but left a good part of the original story unadapted.

Since then, no second season has been announced. Those who want to know the ending will have to turn to the manga, which is now closed with its 28 volumes as a complete adventure.