Yes, Call of the Night Is Finished — Here’s What You Need to Know
Call of the Night wrapped up with a total of 200 chapters collected across 20 volumes. If you’re new to manga — Japanese comics, typically read right to left — here’s what that means: each chapter is a single installment of roughly 15–30 pages, originally published week by week in a magazine. Those chapters are then gathered into volumes, which are the physical (or digital) books you buy and read. So 200 chapters across 20 volumes gives you the complete story in a format ready to read from start to finish.
Created by Kotoyama, the series was serialized — meaning published chapter by chapter on an ongoing schedule — in Weekly Shonen Sunday, a major Japanese manga magazine published by Shogakukan, from August 2019 to January 2024, with the final compiled volume shipping in March 2024.
The English edition, published by VIZ Media (the primary North American publisher of Japanese manga), is also fully available — all 20 volumes have been released. That means whether you prefer reading in print or digital through platforms like the VIZ app or Kindle, the entire story is at your fingertips right now.
For anyone who’s been burned by picking up a manga that goes on indefinite hiatus or drags on for years with no end in sight, this is about as clean a situation as it gets. You can start volume 1 tonight and read straight through to the conclusion without ever having to pause and wait for translations to catch up.
The story follows Ko Yamori, a middle schooler who can’t sleep, and who starts wandering the city at night. During one of those restless outings, he meets Nazuna Nanakusa, a vampire. What begins as a quirky nocturnal hangout quickly spirals into something darker and more complicated — Ko decides he wants to become a vampire, and doing so requires him to fall in love with one. That premise carries the series through all 200 chapters, and Kotoyama sees it through to a definitive ending. A note for dark fantasy readers: while the early chapters lean into atmosphere and offbeat humor, the series grows progressively darker as the reality of the vampire world sets in. The stakes become genuinely serious, and the consequences of Ko’s choices carry real weight.
Publication Timeline — From First Night to Final Chapter
Here’s a quick look at the series’ history:
| Milestone | Details |
|---|---|
| Japanese serialization | August 2019 – January 2024 |
| Magazine | Weekly Shonen Sunday (Shogakukan) |
| Total chapters | 200 |
| Japanese volumes | 20 |
| English publisher | VIZ Media |
| English volumes | 20 |
| Status | Completed |
The pacing of the release was remarkably consistent. Kotoyama maintained a steady schedule in Weekly Shonen Sunday for roughly four and a half years, and VIZ Media kept the English translation moving along at a reliable clip. This isn’t a series where the English edition is years behind — the full 20-volume run is available in both languages.
The Anime Adaptation
An anime TV adaptation produced by Liden Films has aired across two seasons: Season 1 (July–September 2022, 13 episodes) and Season 2 (July–September 2025, 12 episodes). Together, the two seasons cover material from approximately the first eight volumes of the manga, so if you’ve watched both seasons and enjoyed them, there’s still a substantial amount of story beyond what was animated — including the entire final arc and conclusion. Readers who want the complete experience will benefit from starting the manga from the beginning, since Kotoyama’s art and atmospheric pacing add a great deal that the anime necessarily condenses. That said, if you’ve seen both seasons, you’ll have familiar ground for roughly the first eight volumes before moving into entirely new territory. If you’d prefer to pick up where Season 2 left off rather than restarting, volume 9 is approximately where the anime’s coverage ends.
Does the Story Actually End? A Spoiler-Free Look at the Finale
Plenty of manga technically “end” but leave readers feeling like the rug was pulled out — whether from cancellation, rushed conclusions, or unresolved plot threads. So let’s talk about what kind of ending Call of the Night actually delivers.
A Deliberate Conclusion, Not a Cancellation
First, the important part: this was not an axed series — meaning it wasn’t cancelled by the publisher due to poor sales or low readership. Kotoyama wrote Call of the Night to a planned ending. The story reaches its 200th chapter and wraps up the central conflict — Ko’s relationship with Nazuna, his choice between his human life and the vampire world, and the question of what “falling in love” actually means within the rules of this particular vampire mythology.
The final story arc — the last multi-chapter stretch building toward the conclusion — commits to answering these questions directly. Without spoiling specifics, the ending addresses the core tension that has driven the series from chapter one: does Ko become a vampire? The answer isn’t left ambiguous. Kotoyama makes a clear narrative choice and follows through on it.
How Did Readers React?
The ending landed well with most readers, particularly those invested in the emotional core of Ko and Nazuna’s relationship. The series stays true to its themes, and the final emotional beats between the two leads feel earned after 200 chapters of buildup.
Still, some fans felt the pacing in the final stretch of chapters was uneven — that certain developments moved quickly or that side characters didn’t get as much resolution as they deserved. This is worth knowing but shouldn’t overshadow the broader picture: the central story reaches a satisfying, definitive conclusion.
For dark fantasy readers in particular, one thing worth noting: the series commits to the consequences of its vampire mythology in the finale. The night world in Call of the Night is genuinely predatory. Becoming a vampire isn’t treated as a simple power-up or a romantic fantasy without cost. The ending reflects that — it doesn’t soften the stakes to deliver an easy resolution. Whether you find that satisfying or bittersweet will depend on what you’re looking for, but either way, it feels earned rather than arbitrary.
Is It Worth Reading to the End?
If you enjoy the early volumes — the moody nighttime atmosphere, the strange chemistry between Ko and Nazuna, the way Kotoyama balances humor with genuinely unsettling vampire lore — the series rewards you for sticking with it. The ending is a real conclusion written by an author who clearly planned where the story was going, and that alone puts it ahead of a lot of long-running manga.
Where to Buy the Complete Series in English
All 20 English volumes are published by VIZ Media and available in both print and digital formats. Building the complete set is straightforward — no out-of-print volumes to hunt down, no awkward gaps in the translation.
If you’re starting fresh, volume 1 is the natural place to begin. Kotoyama’s nocturnal atmosphere is established immediately — the nighttime cityscapes, the strange intimacy of Ko and Nazuna’s early encounters, the uneasy feeling that the vampire world is more dangerous than it first appears. It’s a strong opening that makes it clear very quickly whether this series is for you.
A quick note on format for first-time manga readers: VIZ Media’s English editions are standard manga-sized paperbacks, and like most manga, they read right to left — so you open the book from what would be the “back” of a Western novel and read each page from the right side to the left. It takes a few pages to get used to, but becomes second nature quickly. The print quality is solid, and Kotoyama’s art — which relies heavily on contrasts between dark nighttime imagery and brightly lit character moments — translates well to the physical format. Digital is also a good option if shelf space is a concern.
For readers who want to own the complete story, volume 20 is the one that brings everything to a close. It’s the final collected volume containing the last chapters of the series, and it’s the capstone for your shelf.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many volumes is Call of the Night?
20 volumes containing a total of 200 chapters. The series is complete in both Japanese (published by Shogakukan) and English (published by VIZ Media).
Is the English translation complete?
Yes. All 20 volumes are available in English from VIZ Media. There’s no waiting for future volumes — the entire story is out now.
Does the anime cover the full manga?
No. The anime has aired two seasons — Season 1 (2022, 13 episodes) and Season 2 (2025, 12 episodes) — covering material from approximately the first eight volumes of the manga. The remaining twelve volumes, including the entire final arc and conclusion, are only available in the manga. If you watched and enjoyed the anime, picking up the manga from volume 1 is the recommended way to get the full experience, as starting from the beginning lets you appreciate Kotoyama’s art and pacing. If you’ve watched both seasons and prefer to continue where the anime left off, volume 9 is approximately where you’d pick up.
Is Call of the Night dark fantasy?
It occupies an interesting space. The series blends vampire romance with genuinely dark supernatural elements. On the surface, especially in early chapters, it can feel lighter — more focused on the quiet pleasure of nighttime wandering and quirky character interactions (what manga fans call “slice-of-life,” meaning stories centered on everyday, low-key moments rather than constant action). But the vampire world underneath is predatory. Transformation carries real moral and physical stakes. Characters die. The question of what it means to give up your humanity is treated seriously, not just as a metaphor.
If you’re coming from heavier dark fantasy manga, Call of the Night might feel lighter in tone at first, but it earns its place in the genre — which broadly means fantasy stories with horror elements, moral ambiguity, and serious consequences — through the way it handles the fallout of its supernatural premise. The darkness creeps in gradually rather than hitting you from chapter one, which honestly makes it more effective.
Is Call of the Night good for beginners?
Absolutely. At 20 volumes, it’s a manageable length — long enough to tell a substantial story, short enough that it doesn’t require a multi-year commitment. The premise is easy to grasp, the art is clean and expressive, and the balance of humor, romance, and darker supernatural elements gives it broad appeal. If you’re new to manga and curious about series with a darker edge, this is a strong starting point. And if you’re a seasoned dark fantasy reader, the series has enough teeth — especially in its later volumes — to hold your attention.