Will GIANT KILLING be canceled or axed in the future? Some readers are concerned about the series due to several ongoing issues.
In this article, we break down the main factors that could affect GIANT KILLING’s future.
Was GIANT KILLING Canceled or Axed? Reasons Explained
GIANT KILLING has been running for many years and has not been canceled.
“GIANT KILLING” has been serialized in *Morning* since Issue 6 of 2007.
The anime aired from April 4 to September 26, 2010.
There were apparently concerns that the series might be canceled after the 10th volume of the *GIANT KILLING* manga, released in 2009, as the credit for author Masaya Tsunamoto—the original creator of the series—changed from “Original Story” to “Original Concept and Research Cooperation.”
ジャイキリは何故か10巻辺りから原作表記が消されて綱本先生が原案になってるんですよ
なーにがあったかは知らんけどね— ごま (@koma_river) July 11, 2021
ジャイキリは、実際のところどう変わったのかは憶測の域を超えないが、やはり綱本氏のクレジットが原作から原案に変わったあたりがターニングポイントだったのでは？なんかその辺から試合描写も冗長になって、椿に中心がシフトしてきた感も？
— リキマル (@rikimarux) November 14, 2019
Many fans felt that this change reduced Mr. Tsunamoto’s involvement, and some voiced concerns that it had affected the direction of the story.
In particular, the lengthiness of the match scenes and the shift in focus from the protagonist, Tatsumi, to Tsubaki sparked debate.
However, despite the change in Mr. Tsunamoto’s role, the series was not canceled and continues to this day.
There are frequent hiatuses
Since “GIANT KILLING” has been on hiatus quite often—perhaps due to research and interviews—there seemed to be some concern that it might be canceled.
ジャイキリまた休載
夏位から取材の為と休載してるけど
休載ばかりだな— タイガージェット金丸シン (@psq9AWgEGKqQV6I) December 16, 2022
モーニングのジャイキリ、
休載期間長すぎて全然内容わからん
数ページあらすじ書いて欲しかった— 年半分ワンオペ。 (@AaLReda2OiCUjPS) May 25, 2023
しかし、ジャイキリ
休載しすぎ
モーニングのデジタル書籍アプリ
解約したくなります。話の進みも遅いし
— stsn@ (@sammy_madcat) October 17, 2019
The first hiatus lasted one month, and the second lasted about eight months; these were due to the death of the author’s grandmother and the author’s need to recover from an infectious disease.
After that, intermittent hiatuses continued due to research and health issues, and anxiety seemed to spread among readers.
In particular, as long hiatuses piled up, there were many comments from readers saying they had forgotten the flow of the story.
Consequently, speculation that the series might “fade out” began to circulate, which likely led to rumors that it had been canceled.
The anime ended after its first season
“GIANT KILLING” gained popularity thanks to its anime adaptation airing on NHK, but since it ended after just one season, it seems people assumed the series had been canceled.
ジャイキリアニメ版最終回はジャンプ打ち切り漫画の終わり方みたいだと思いました。
— hanada (@hanadacarib) September 26, 2010
アニメワン「みんなで決める2010年夏季放送アニメ人気ベスト10」けいおん１位はまあ順当だと思うけどジャイキリ２位はかなり意外。原作は好きなんだけどアニメの方はどーにも乗れずに途中で視聴打ち切り。 http://bit.ly/8Zb1Tk
— sharikko (@sharikko) October 19, 2010
でもＮＨＫで何本もの作品が続編放送されていくのを見ていると、ジャイキリファンとしては複雑なところが。ジャイキリも２期以降、もしくは劇場版を制作して欲しかった…！ジャイキリはアニメ化継続で、更に国民的人気作になれたと思うので、１期で終わったのは本当もったいなかったと思います。
— 草城ソウキ (@souki77) March 29, 2020
Although the anime was well-received, it appears that factors such as viewership ratings and DVD sales prevented a sequel from being produced.
As a result, many viewers felt that the ending “seemed like it had been cut short,” which led to some misunderstandings.
Especially since it aired on NHK, where expectations were high, there were many voices expressing disappointment.
However, the original manga has continued to run for a long time since then, so the end of the anime does not mean the series has been canceled.
How far does the final episode of the *GIANT KILLING* anime cover? Where does the original manga pick up from there?
The “GIANT KILLING” anime adapted the story up to Volume 10.
Therefore, if you want to follow the story beyond what was covered in the anime, you can start buying the manga from Volume 10.
⇒Watch the anime “GIANT KILLING” on Amazon Prime Video
Final Thoughts on GIANT KILLING
In conclusion, GIANT KILLING has not been canceled, and there are currently no strong signs of it ending early.
Overall, the series appears to be continuing without major issues.
Some readers thought GIANT KILLING was canceled because the original author's role changed and the anime ended after one season.
However, GIANT KILLING remains a popular long-running series with realistic soccer matches and detailed tactics.
Its careful portrayal of club management and the struggles of players has earned strong support from many fans.
It may still be worth checking out for yourself.
⇒Watch the anime “GIANT KILLING” on Amazon Prime Video
