Tokyo, August 7, 2025 — The seventh volume of Wild Strawberry, the gripping body horror manga by Ire Yonemoto, has officially been released in English today via Manga Plus. While not yet confirmed, fans speculate this may be the final installment of the series.
Set in a dystopian Tokyo ravaged by a parasitic outbreak, Wild Strawberry follows a pair of siblings navigating a city overrun by grotesque, human-eating plant monsters.
The latest volume delivers a devastating twist: the younger sister, long protected by her brother, becomes infected—thrusting the story into its darkest chapter yet.
176. Kayano Dizzy
Big fan of the Wild Strawberry cover art and Dizzy also has flowers I guesshttps://t.co/unr9Bm6pan#GGST #GGST_DI #GUILTYGEAR #WildStrawberry pic.twitter.com/HFdAXQfTLX— Lumacosy! (@Lumacosy) August 4, 2025
What Is ‘Wild Strawberry’ About?
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Genre | Body Horror, Action, Survival |
| Setting | Post-apocalyptic Tokyo |
| Main Characters | Sibling duo fighting to survive |
| Threat | Parasitic plants that consume humans |
| Emotional Core | Family bonds tested by infection and tragedy |
Yonemoto’s storytelling blends visceral horror with emotional depth, drawing comparisons to Parasyte and Tokyo Ghoul, but with a botanical twist.
"Wild Strawberry" (Final?) Vol 7 by Ire Yonemoto
Body Horror Action set in a Tokyo taken over by a parasitic outbreak that turns people into human-eating plant monsters! Amidst this chaos is a pair of siblings trying to survive. But tragedy is about to strike as the little… pic.twitter.com/m8FyW7TO6n
— Manga Mogura RE (Anime & Manga News) (@MangaMoguraRE) August 7, 2025
Is Volume 7 the Final Chapter?
While the publisher has not officially confirmed the end of the series, the dramatic tone and climactic events of Volume 7 suggest a possible conclusion.
Fans on X have reacted with both heartbreak and admiration, praising the series for its bold narrative and haunting visuals.
Where to Read
The English release is now available on Manga Plus and other digital platforms. Physical editions are expected to follow in select regions.
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