Alita manga returns after long break new chapters start final story
Battle Angel Alita manga
is back after a nearly one-year hiatus.
Mars Chronicle chapter 52 release starts final arc
The manga Battle Angel Alita: Mars Chronicle returned on January 8, 2025, with Chapter 52 released on Kodansha's Comic Days app. This marks the first new chapter since March 2024, and the series will now continue without interruptions until Chapter 56.
Yukito Kishiro
, the creator of Alita, confirmed that Chapter 56 will mark the end of Mars Chronicle. However, the story won't be finished. A brand-new series under a different title will begin later this year, continuing Alita's journey and giving fans more content to enjoy.
Alita's past finally revealed in Mars Chronicle
Alita, a cyborg warrior, once fought in the Martian Wars but was found on Earth with no memory of her past. In the previous manga arcs (Battle Angel Alita and Last Order), readers followed Alita as she grew stronger, uncovering bits of her history.
In Mars Chronicle, fans are finally learning about Alita's childhood on Mars before she became a fighter. This new arc offers a deeper look into her past, showing how she became the person we know now. Though Mars Chronicle is the latest installment, it also serves as a prequel, filling in the gaps of Alita's backstory.
Alita movie sequel hopes rise with manga return
The manga has faced several delays over the years. After Evening magazine ceased publication in 2023, the series was moved to Kodansha's digital platform. It then went on break again in November 2024. Now, Mars Chronicle is back, and it will continue through Chapter 56 before transitioning into a new series.
Fans of the
2019 Alita: Battle Angel movie
are still hoping for a sequel. Although no sequel announcements have been made yet, the return of the manga offers a glimmer of hope. The story is far from over it's simply entering a new phase.
Get ready for more Alita: Mars Chronicle updates
Chapter 52 of Mars Chronicle is available now on Kodansha's Comic Days app. New chapters will be released regularly, bringing fans one step closer to the conclusion of the current arc and the beginning of a new chapter in Alita's story.
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