Promised Neverland・Volume 9

It sure was hard not to read ahead! I read a single page of the next chapter, then stopped myself :joy:

Chapter 76: 開戦

Start date: 25 Apr 2026

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Yeah, I’m also trying not to read ahead - like Shonen Jump intended the comic to be read when it was first published! Even harder to stop this week - not sure this story is going to conclude quickly.

I wasn’t able to stop this week. The buildup was too good! So… I’ll see you all at the end of the volume :see_no_evil_monkey:

Chapter 77: 無知な雑魚共

Start date: 2 May 2026

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Chapter 77 - That was so good! The arrogance of the enemy, the self confidence, the feelings of indestructibility, the belittling of his opponents - and then the moment of realisation that he’s screwed! Ok, he’s not dead yet but surely he’s done for!

Love the word ねこだまし!

Chapter 77

It’s really great storytelling! We’re first shown his underlings being basically an immortal army, getting up after getting shot. Then, we get his inner monologue while we see the underlings continue getting shot. Of course, at this point we’re assuming they’re getting back up off-screen (off-panel?). Then we see they’re actually all dead!

That was awesome. Especially the classic え? when he realizes.

Chapter 78: まず一匹

Start date: 9 May 2026

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Chapter 78
  • We know where their weak spot is. Just shoot it in the eye!

  • Umm….

Chapter 79: この一矢に定むべし

Start date: 16 May 2026

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Great end to the volume. I can see why people were so frustrated that this whole arc got left out of the anime! Looking forward to continuing in the next volume.

Yeah I read 3 volumes in 4 days back in January. I’m currently waiting for everyone else to catch up. I’m at the end of volume 10 so a few weeks to go still!

Alright, It looks like I can add this back to the rotation next week :grin: I’ll try to pace myself this time!

Onto volume 10!