Akihito Yoshitomi's Critically Acclaimed 'The Wicked King and the Secret Memory' Manga Concludes Its Gripping Saga

The acclaimed manga series, The Wicked King and the Secret Memory, from the prolific mind of Akihito Yoshitomi, has officially drawn its captivating narrative to a close. Fans can mark August 29, 2025, as the date the final chapter was unveiled on Hero's Inc.'s Comiplex manga website, bringing an end to a journey that has enthralled readers since its debut.

Known in its original Japanese as Monty Paradise -Ijiwaru na Ōsama to Himitsu no Kioku-, the series masterfully weaves a tale of psychological intrigue and fantastical peril. It plunges readers into the bewildering experience of 26-year-old salaryman Heita Tsukigami, who, after a mundane nap on a train, awakens to a nightmarish reality: a mysterious garbage dump. Here, his destiny intertwines with an enigmatic girl named Ema, propelling them into a bizarre and dangerous world governed by a malevolent king. Heita's struggle for survival becomes a desperate quest to uncover his true purpose within this strange realm, hinting at a profound influence he might wield over its very fabric.

A Distinctive Blend of Psychological Depth and Fantasy

Launched in April 2023, The Wicked King and the Secret Memory swiftly garnered widespread attention for its distinctive fusion of psychological depth and imaginative fantasy. Yoshitomi's signature art style and deliberate narrative pacing have been consistently praised for creating a dark, suspenseful atmosphere that grips readers from the first page to the last.

The Legacy of a Standout Series

Hero's Inc. has diligently compiled the series into tankōbon volumes since October 2023, with the highly anticipated fourth and final volume set to hit shelves on October 15, 2025. This conclusion marks another significant milestone for Akihito Yoshitomi, who also recently concluded his yuri manga, Kyō kara Mirai, earlier in 2023. The Wicked King and the Secret Memory leaves behind a legacy of deep character exploration and an unsettling yet compelling storyline, cementing its place as a standout in contemporary manga. As the final pages turn, the manga community eagerly anticipates what new projects or potential adaptations may emerge from Yoshitomi's extraordinary creative vision.