Tasuku Karasuma’s latest series Gilded Seven is drawing to a close: Monthly Comic Zenon revealed that the action-packed time-travel Western will wrap in the magazine’s next issue. Since its October 2024 debut, the manga has stunned readers with genre-bending twists—mixing modern crime thrillers, volcanic disaster, and an alternate-history American West where Abraham Lincoln survived his assassination. Here’s a deep dive into the series’ end, what made Gilded Seven special, and what fans can expect next.
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Gilded Seven ending — when and why it matters
On January 25, Monthly Comic Zenon announced that Gilded Seven will conclude in the magazine’s next issue, scheduled to ship on February 25. The finale caps a whirlwind run that began in October 2024 and quickly became known for its audacious premise: after a catastrophic Yellowstone eruption separates protagonist Keigo from his unit, he wakes up not only alive but displaced in an alternate 1800s American West where history itself has been rearranged.
More than a simple time-travel caper, the series threaded police procedural elements and a criminal syndicate named “La Llorona” into historical reimaginings—raising the stakes when Karasuma revealed that the six dangerous members of La Llorona had also been transported to this warped past. The finale promises to resolve both Keigo’s fate and the broader consequences of history’s collapse in this universe.
Final arc highlights
The closing chapters center on the aftermath of the raid that captured La Llorona’s criminals and the immediate disaster that followed: the Yellowstone eruption. In the chaos Keigo is hurled through time, only to find himself confronted by an impossibly alive Abraham Lincoln and the reality that the West he’s landed in is not the one he studied in history books. The collision of modern law enforcement with an altered 19th-century America served as the series’ most compelling question—how do you pursue justice when the rules of history have changed?
Why Gilded Seven resonated with readers
Gilded Seven stood out for several reasons:
- Genre mash-up: Karasuma blended modern crime drama with alternate-history Western tropes, keeping the tone unpredictable and tense.
- High-concept stakes: Natural disaster as a portal device (Yellowstone’s eruption) raised the physical and moral stakes for characters already battered by violence.
- Historical twist: Reimagining a familiar figure like Abraham Lincoln—alive and pivotal to the plot—offered fresh narrative possibilities and moral dilemmas for Keigo.
- Strong protagonist focus: Keigo’s personal struggle—both to survive and to maintain his duty when the world changes—gave the series emotional grounding amid the spectacle.
About Tasuku Karasuma — track record and style
Tasuku Karasuma is no stranger to serialized successes. Before Gilded Seven he produced titles such as No Guns Life, which first appeared as a one-shot before launching a full serialization in August 2014 and concluding in September 2021. No Guns Life later inspired a televised anime adaptation, demonstrating Karasuma’s ability to craft stories that adapt well across media.
Karasuma also collaborated on a JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure spinoff (Crazy Diamond no Akuryōteki Shitsuren) with Kouhei Kadono, which ran in Ultra Jump. Those projects reveal his versatility: gritty cyberpunk noir (No Guns Life) and genre-savvy homage (JoJo spinoff) both contrast and complement the historical-meets-modern experimentation he tries in Gilded Seven.
Volumes, publication details, and where to read
Gilded Seven launched in Monthly Comic Zenon in October 2024. Coamix released the first collected volume in July 2025 and the second on September 20 of the same year. For readers wanting to track down print volumes or verify release dates, the publisher’s listing and retailers like Amazon carry product pages for the tankōbon (see image caption link). For more reporting on the manga’s run, coverage appeared in Japanese outlets at the time of the announcement; for example, a news write-up on Natalie covered Karasuma’s previous launches and serialization history (Natalie).
Was an anime adaptation likely?
At the time of the ending announcement, there has been no official word of an anime adaptation for Gilded Seven. Karasuma’s earlier series No Guns Life did receive an anime, so fans naturally wonder whether Gilded Seven’s cinematic scope—volcanic calamities, gunfights in a reimagined West, and iconic historical figures—could translate to animation. While the premise is adaptation-friendly, studio interest depends on many factors: sales, licensing negotiations, and timing. The final volume’s performance after the magazine finale may influence any future adaptation talks.
What the ending could mean for the story and characters
Without spoiling specifics beyond the published announcements, the ending is likely to tackle two core threads: Keigo’s fate and the moral implications of transposing criminals and modern actors into a past that now deviates from recorded history. Readers should expect closures that address whether justice can be served across eras, as well as the personal cost of survival in a timeline that no longer behaves predictably.
Where fandom goes from here
Gilded Seven created a distinct niche of fans who appreciate both tightly plotted action and speculative historical play. After the finale hits, look for collected edition sales, fan translations, and community discussions exploring alternate endings, “what if” scenarios, and character analyses. If you enjoyed the inventive worldbuilding, checking Karasuma’s earlier works—especially No Guns Life—can provide a good roadmap of his recurring themes and visual style.
Final thoughts
Gilded Seven may be ending, but its ambition—blending disaster, crime, and alternate history—leaves a memorable mark. Tasuku Karasuma used a bold premise to ask how duty, identity, and justice survive when the rules of reality are rewritten. For readers who loved Keigo’s journey and the series’ genre-bending moves, the finale is a chance to celebrate a concise, energetic run that pushed the boundaries of modern manga storytelling.
