Acclaimed Psychological Thriller 'Jaa, Kimi no Kawari ni Korosō ka?' Announces Three-Chapter Epilogue Run

The critically acclaimed psychological thriller manga, Jaa, Kimi no Kawari ni Korosō ka? (Will I Kill For You?), is scheduled to provide fans with definitive closure following the conclusion of its main narrative. Written by Yukiaki Kurando and illustrated by Sōsō Sakakibara, this intense seinen manga has captivated readers since its debut in Akita Publishing’s Bessatsu Young Champion magazine in November 2018. The series is now extending its run with a special three-chapter epilogue.

While the primary storyline officially wrapped up in the December 2025 installment of the magazine, the forthcoming supplementary chapters promise to tie up any lingering threads. These anticipated installments are scheduled for sequential release in the February, March, and April 2026 issues, offering a final, deep dive into the characters’ fates.

The narrative centers on Yūma Fujikura, a tormented first-year high school student whose relentless suffering at the hands of bullies takes a radical turn with the intervention of Ryō Ameri, known by the nickname Amelie. Ameri’s shocking declaration a chilling promise to execute violence on Yūma’s behalf if necessary forms the dark heart of this complex psychological drama.

Across eleven released volumes, with the most recent volume hitting shelves on August 20, 2025, the series masterfully examines profound themes of loyalty, trauma, and the morally gray area of justice, resonating strongly within the seinen demographic. Sakakibara's evocative artwork beautifully complements Kurando's taut writing, creating an atmosphere thick with emotional depth and suspense.

Adding to the expansive world, a prequel series focusing on Ameri’s half-sibling, Kumaoka Aizen, has been serialized since 2021 and remains ongoing, with its seventh collected volume slated for release in September 2025. For devoted followers of dark mystery and character-driven plots, this forthcoming trio of epilogue chapters represents a significant and fitting final chapter to a truly gripping and acclaimed manga series.