Tomokui Kanata returns as a lowly goblin with the power to absorb anything he eats in Re:Monster! If you’re interested in keeping up with his journey, you might also be wondering whether the Re:Monster novel is ongoing or over. We’ve got you covered in this article.
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What Is Re:Monster About?
Re:Monster revolves around Tomokui Kanata, who dies from a stabbing incident in the real world and reincarnates as a lowly goblin in the fantasy world.
Now known as Gobrou, he is born with the absorption ability that allows him to eat almost anything to inherit the qualities and skills of whatever he consumes.
Eventually, Gobrou receives the blessing of the Grand God of Demise and Origin, and he evolves into a hobgoblin.
Will Gobrou become stronger in Re:Monster? Stay tuned!
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Is the Re:Monster Web Novel Over?
Re:Monster is originally a web novel written by Kogitsune Kanekiru on the user-generated novel publishing website, Shosetsuka ni Naro.
It ran from May 2011 to 2018 until it was acquired by the Japanese publishing company AlphaPolis.
It has over 300 chapters, chronicling Tomokui’s days as the goblin called Gobrou in the fantasy world.
Is the Re:Monster Light Novel Over?
Yes, the Re:Monster light novel is complete, similar to the web novel.
AlphaPolis published all nine main volumes of the series, in addition to a side story volume and an extra volume.
The light novel series ran from August 2012 to August 2017, with illustrations provided by Japanese artist Yamaada.
However, a sequel to the original series titled Re: Monster: Ankoku Tairiku-hen, written by Kanekiru and illustrated by Naji Yanagida, began serializing on July 2, 2018.
It is still ongoing, having released four volumes under AlphaPolis.
Is the Re:Monster Manga Over?
No, the Re:Monster manga adaptation illustrated by Haruyoshi Kobayakawa is still ongoing, having released 11 volumes since March 2014.
The manga series was first serialized online on the official manga website of AlphaPolis. It was later licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment for North American distribution.
Where to Read the Re:Monster Novel and Manga
Fans who are interested must purchase the novels to read Re:Monster.
Bear in mind that the novels don’t have an official English translation as of writing, and there’s no sign that an English publication will pick them up anytime soon.
On the other hand, fans can check out the nine English volumes of the Re:Monster manga adaptation listed on the official website of Seven Seas Entertainment.
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