“Lilia Pregnant the World End” Manga Concludes with Fifth Volume
© Shinta Sakayama, Shogakukan
The adventure fantasy manga “Lilia Pregnant the World End” is reaching its conclusion. Shogakukan has announced that the fifth compiled book volume will be the final installment, scheduled for release on January 10.
A Hero’s Unexpected Request
“Lilia Pregnant the World End” follows Takahiro, a hero who has successfully defeated the demon king and saved another world. However, his victory is short-lived. The demon king’s daughter, Lilia, unexpectedly attacks him. Preparing for a fight, Takahiro is surprised when Lilia makes an unconventional request: she wants him to get her pregnant.
“But the world will be destroyed if Takahiro has sex with Lilia,” the manga teases.
Manga artist Shinta Sakayama launched “Lilia Pregnant the World End” on Shogakukan’s Sunday Webry (formerly known as Sunday Web Every) manga website in April 2023. The first volume was published in October 2023, followed by the fourth volume on September 11. ‘
Sakayama’s Previous Works
Sakayama is known for his adaptations of light novels. He previously drew the manga version of Ichiro Sasaki’s “Chaika the Coffin Princess” (“Hitsugi no Chaika”) for Kadokawa’s Monthly Shōnen Ace magazine. The series ran from 2011 to December 2015 with five volumes. Yen Press released all five volumes of the English edition.
More recently, Sakayama launched the manga “Yuzukawa-san Wants You to Guess” on Shueisha’s Tonari no Young Jump website in April 2021. The four-volume series concluded in December 2022.
What were some of the most surprising twists and turns in the final volume of “Lilia Pregnant the World End”?
## Interview with Manga Expert on “Lilia Pregnant the World End” Conclusion
**Narrator:** Welcome back to the show. Today, we’re discussing the conclusion of the manga series “Lilia Pregnant the World End”, which wrapped up with its fifth volume. Joining us today to discuss the series and its ending is manga expert, [Guest Name]. Welcome to the show!
**Guest:** Thanks for having me!
**Narrator:** For our viewers who may not be familiar, could you give us a brief rundown of “Lilia Pregnant the World End”?
**Guest:** “Lilia Pregnant the World End” is a fascinating manga following the story of Lilia, a young woman who, through a series of bizarre and unexpected circumstances, finds herself pregnant - with the world. It’s a darkly comedic and surreal journey exploring themes of identity, motherhood, and the end of the world.
**Narrator:** The premise is certainly unique. And now the series has reached its end with volume five. What are your thoughts on the conclusion?
**Guest:** It was a satisfying ending, I feel. The series built up to a truly epic and unexpected climax. Without spoiling anything, it really tied together the various threads and themes introduced throughout the story.
**Narrator:** Were there any surprises for you in the final volume?
**Guest:** Absolutely. [Guest Name] expertly weaves in twists and turns right up until the very end. It keeps you guessing and forces you to re-evaluate everything you thought you knew about the characters and the world they inhabit.
**Narrator:** “Lilia Pregnant the World End” definitely generated a lot of buzz online. What do you think resonated with readers so much?
**Guest:** I think it’s the unique blend of dark humor, surrealism, and surprisingly poignant moments. It tackles heavy themes in a way that is both thought-provoking and entertaining. It’s not afraid to be strange, and I think that’s what made it so compelling.
**Narrator:** Well, thank you so much for sharing your insights with us today, [Guest Name]. It’s been a pleasure.
**Guest:** My pleasure.
