The Promised Neverland “Human World Arc” (Chapters 179 through 181) Manga Review
Major Spoilers are included in this manga review. Please read with caution.
Synopsis: The story began in an orphanage called Grace Field. We meet a twelve-year-old girl named Emma, who guides the reader—using exposition—through the orphanage and her typical day there doing chores, taking tests, and playing games—like tag. There are also over forty kids at this orphanage, all taken care of by a woman known as “Mama”. However, once Emma and another kid named Norman learn the twisted dark truth about the orphanage, they make a hasty plan to escape with their friend Ray.
On June 20, 2020, I finished the final arc. I have finished The Promised Neverland. My journey with The Promised Neverland has ended. I have been broken emotionally. The last three chapters wrapped up the series, explained the “reward” Emma had to paid for their freedom, and it also brought closure for the characters. Honestly, I had the time of my life reading this manga series. I will be watching the anime series at some point in the near future, so keep on the lookout for an anime review too.
The ending to the series was bittersweet. After everyone made it to the Human World, they noticed Emma was missing from the group. This was a devastating moment that crept into their surreal happiness.
The rest of the series centered around everyone adjusting to the Human World and Emma’s fate. In my personal opinion, I thought how The Promised Neverland ended was perfect. Seeing how everything played out for Emma and the others made my heart flutter. While not the most ideal situation, the themes of love, friendship, hope, and family really drove The Promised Neverland home.
I really hope there will be more The Promised Neverland content—like maybe a sequel, movies, or a spin-off series in the future. While I have loved reading all 181 chapters, I wouldn’t mind getting more The Promised Neverland, but I must accept the series is officially over. I will have to find something else to read. Maybe, I’ll hit the Demon Slayer manga next.