Today we are here to present Shimanami Tasogare chapter 23, the final chapter. This was rather surprising, since there was no real indication that chapter 22 was the second to last chapter, and when you consider the fact that the first 3 volumes each had 5 chapters each, it was easy for us to assume that once the series hit chapter 20, it would likely continue at least until chapter 25, but apparently, this was either not the original plan, or just ended up being that way for one reason or another.
Either way, there are 220 pages in the 8 chapters we've released from the online raws, so either they're going to release 2 smaller volumes of 4 chapters each, or they're going to release all 8 in a single large 4th volume, which is probably more likely. So when this final volume gets released, we'll redo these 8 chapters with the higher quality volume raws, and only then will we have completed this series.
So, the series may be done, but it certainly could have continued for at least another couple of chapters. The final chapter seems a tiny bit rushed, most likely due to the page constraints of this final 4th volume, which was already at 194 pages before you include the final chapter's 26 pages, meaning there was only a certain amount of pages even available in the final chapter before it became unfeasible to include the last 8 chapters into a single volume, if that scenario rings true. If so, it's quite a shame not only that the final chapter had to be so rushed, but that the last few chapters also had to be rushed to a certain extent.
So what it needed was at least 2 more chapters, if not beyond that to further flesh out some of these characters, especially a certain character who, despite being the main focus of volume 2, was essentially written out of the story after that and only ever so briefly was reintroduced right at the end of the series in chapter 21, and again very briefly in chapter 22.
But the series was still very enjoyable to work on, and we had fun bringing it to an English audience. Hopefully the attention it's gained over the past 2 years that we've been scanlating it will prompt an official license in English. The series is already officially published in French and Spanish, so there is clearly a market for it overseas.
Shimanami Tasogare ch. 23: Mediafire, Drive
Edit: Line on pg. 24 altered and reuploaded. Replace with this.
i can't believe it's finished!! i wonder if even stretching the chapter a couple of pages would have helped the rushed feeling, but ah well it's still a nice chapter.
ReplyDeletethanks so much for bringing it to us!! i am forever greatful, this is one of the best series i've ever read.
Thank you very much for letting me discover this series! Also in Italy it's being published ( http://www.j-pop.it/oltre-le-onde-shimanami-tasogare/4475-oltre-le-onde-shimanami-tasogare-001.html ), by the way.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time picking up a great ongoing manga only for it to be unexpectedly cancelled. Soulcrushing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your hard work.
Thanks very much for your work on this series!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for translating this series from start to finish. I only recently started following this series and am sad to see it go. Even though the ending was quite rushed, it was still satisfying and will always have a special place in my heart for its unique characters that felt real, heart-warming moments and for tackling social issues that are usually ignored or used for comedic relief.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all your efforts in scanlating this series until the end. It was a fun, although towards the end more shakey ride but I thoroughly enjoyed this heart-warming manga and have been re-reading the first few volumes several times already during the wait for the new chapters. I will definitely buy this series when it gets published in my country :D
ReplyDeleteThank you for completing this very good series that I discovered thanks to you. Now I will re-read it in French since the first volume was aired a few weeks ago... It has been a beautiful adventure with you!
ReplyDeleteIt really did seem rushed, especially considering the last few pages. But, I did enjoy the first 20 pages of the chapter. It even made me shed a few tears, despite being presented so fantastical and happy. Very bittersweet. The actual ending was no bueno though. The last 4 pages should have at least been expanded upon in it's own chapter.. I did however really enjoy the ride of Shiminami Tasogare. It's the only manga I have ever faithfully kept up with, from start to finish. A true gem. I'll be looking forward to getting the volume scans added to my collection. Thanks again Hachimitsu Scans. Hopefully more manga get created like this.
ReplyDeleteIt's also officially published in Italian under the title "Oltre le onde" by the publisher J-POP.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your marvelous work! Shimanami is a great work, I was captivated by the author's artistic impression, some pages are memorable and full of feelings. It is a pity that the ending was so rushed, I was really hoping to see a bit more of development on this final stretch.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the hard work!!
ReplyDeleteThis was a lovely series. Wish the last chapter could have given more closure to all the characters, but it was very good none-the-less!
I could relate to it a lot as a trans/queer person. And the art was beautiful! I also really hope it gets licensed in english.
Would you ever think of doing a translation for Busshi no Busshin by the same artist?
At this time, we aren’t interested in working on anything else by Kamatani.
DeleteOhhh, Thank you for working on this series and keeping up till the end! I'm looking forward for the volume releases and hope that I can get a physical copy!!
ReplyDeletethank you very much for this manga!!!and i share your opnion about the character of vol 2 really the story cand tell us a little more
ReplyDeletethank you so much for scanning this manga there arent nearly enough manga with such great lgbt characters this manga means a lot to me thank you for your hard work!!!
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ReplyDeleteHere, information of volume 4 in amazon Japan and there are 242 pages in it.
I try to count. Since there are already 220 pages in the 8 chapters so here we have 22 another pages.
A color illustration and content will be 2. Special thanks and copyright will be also 2.
Pages between chapter and chapter with simple illustrations will be 14.
So there are still 4 pages left, maybe a short after story.
But even if it is true, still too short. Quite pity for such a great story to end in such hurry.