Unlike other shows, anime fans can avoid cliffhangers by reading their favorite series' manga to pick up where the season finale left off. Many ongoing anime are based on already completed manga, so fans can rest assured that the series didn't abruptly end wherever the first season did.

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Even if their source material isn't finished, it's probably miles ahead of where the anime left off. Though some recommend reading a manga from start to finish, it's more convenient to pick up where the show left off. Plenty of manga waste no time inviting anime watchers into the story's next exciting arc.

10 The First Season Of Tokyo Revengers Ended On A Major Cliffhanger, So Fans Might Feel Impatient

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The end of Tokyo Revengers' first season ended on a major cliffhanger. It seemed like Kisaki shot Chifuyu and Takemichi point-blank before the screen cut to black. Luckily, the manga immediately picks up after this.

Anime-only fans have likely heard manga readers talking about the Christmas Showdown arc, which occurs directly after the first season's events. The manga is fast-paced, engaging, and its action sequences are easy to follow along with. Fans can easily get caught up on the manga before the anime returns in 2023. Fans can start reading from chapter 74.

9 Anime-Only Fans Of Maid-Sama! Have Been Left Hanging Since 2010

Maid-sama! cover art with Takumi and Misaki.

One of the harshest realities of being a shojo anime fan is that most shojo series seldom get renewed for a second season. Maid-Sama!, for example, is wickedly popular but has yet to receive a green light for renewal. Anime-only fans have been left hanging since 2010, so many have already turned to the manga.

Unfortunately, it also looks like physical copies of the manga are growing scarcer by the day, so fans might have to settle for reading it online. Still, the manga is just as engaging as its adaptation, and its heartwarming ending will melt fans' hearts. The anime ended off on approximately chapter 32.

8 Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War Is Heading Into Its Final Arc & Its Third Season Recently Ended

The Student Council hangs out in Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War.

Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War's third season recently wrapped up. It finally showed the big confession that everyone's been waiting for, but things are never that simple for Kaguya and Shirogane. As fans eagerly await the fourth season and the movie, some have turned to the manga.

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Kaguya-Sama's manga is just as engaging and hilarious as the anime, so it's certainly not a hassle to move from one medium to the other with this series. Fans can pick up the manga and start reading from where the third season's finale left off in chapter 137.

7 Fans Can Get A Headstart On Demon Slayer's Swordsmith Village Arc

Mitsuri Kanroji smiling and wide-eyed

Demon Slayer is relatively short and fast-paced compared to other battle shonen series. Each arc moves along quickly, but they never feel rushed. As fans wait for the third season, they can start reading the manga and get a headstart on the Swordsmith Village arc.

The Swordsmith Village arc takes place shortly after the Entertainment District arc. After recovering at the Butterfly Mansion, Tanjiro heads to a village full of expert swordsmiths to fix his nichirin blade. There, he runs Mitsuri, Genya, and Muichiro. A few of the series' most pivotal battles occur, and more of Muzan's Twelve Kizuki appear. Fans can pick up the manga from chapter 97.

6 Reading The Promised Neverland's Manga Is Actually Better Than Watching The Anime

Emma Waves Goodbye In The Promised Neverland

Though The Promised Neverland's first season was faithful to the manga, the second season went astray. The adaptation disappointed manga readers, making many of them ditch the anime entirely. The second season cut out critical elements from the manga, and many of its new material even confused anime-only viewers.

Luckily, the story makes a lot more sense in the manga, so it's recommended that fans pick up the manga and start from the beginning. However, since season two didn't adhere to the source material, it's a good idea for fans to read from chapter 38 to see what should have happened in the anime.

5 Jujutsu Kaisen's Second Season Will Cover A Lot Of Important Content, So Fans Can Get A Headstart With The Manga

Sukuna on the cover of Jujutsu Kaisen volume 14.

Jujutsu Kaisen's first season ended with the main trio looking toward their future and heading off on a new mission. The anime's second season will cover lots of important content, including Gojo's backstory and the infamous Shibuya Incident.

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Manga readers eagerly await to see their favorite characters get animated, like Toji Fushiguro. Some anime-only fans, however, have yet to read the manga. As the second season rapidly approaches, now's a great time to catch up. The Shibuya Incident is the series' longest arc, so it's better to start reading sooner than later. Fans can start reading the manga from chapter 64.

4 Spy X Family's Manga Matches The Anime's Pace, So It's Easy To Pick Up Where It Left Off

The Forgers Go To Eden Academy In Spy X Family

Spy x Family's first cour wrapped up earlier in the summer, and its second is on the way for this fall. Luckily, the manga is super fast-paced, so it's easy to pick up where the anime left off.

The anime ended right after the Forgers took a trip to the aquarium. However, many anime-only fans were confused about whether Anya actually got a dog or not. Luckily, the manga answers this question pretty quickly. Fans can start reading the manga from chapter 18.

3 Anime-Only Fans Of Kamisama Kiss Have Been Left Hanging For Ages

Tomoe, Nanami, and Mizuki from Kamisama Kiss.

Kamisama Kiss' anime ended in 2016. Though rumors have constantly circulated about a potential third season since then, it seems like the anime is doomed never to receive one. Luckily, the manga picks up right where the anime left off and fills in some important plot holes from the adaptation.

The anime ended on chapter 64, so fans can start reading from there. Unfortunately, copies of the manga are scarce. Shojo Beat confirmed that it isn't out of print, but the series just isn't one of VIZ's top priorities. Luckily, fans can still read the series online.

2 Ouran High School Host Club Is A Classic Shojo Series, But It's Never Been Renewed For A Second Season

Image features Tamaki Suoh flirting with Haruhi Fujioka (Ouran High School Host Club)

Ouran High School Host Club was many fans' first exposure to anime. It's a classic series that's near and dear to many otaku. The anime ended in 2006, with no word of a second season. Rumors are always circulating, but they should be taken with a grain of salt.

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Luckily, fans can pick up where the first season left off. The series is just as engaging in the manga, and some even argue that it's even better to read. Fans can start reading from chapter 37.

1 Haikyuu! Is Receiving Two Movies To Wrap Up The Final Arcs, But It May Leave Out Key Plot Points

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Haikyuu! fans understand the struggle of waiting years between seasons, so many of them have already picked up the manga. Still, many newer fans may not have started watching during the anime's hiatus in 2020 and haven't read the manga. Season four ended in early 2021, and the manga concluded shortly after.

Since the final arcs are being adapted into two movies, it's an excellent idea for anime-only viewers to start reading the manga from where the fourth season left off. Key plot points may be missed in the movies since the final arcs cover over 110 chapters, and it's always best to appreciate the source material. Fans can start reading from chapter 291.

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