Mieruko Chan, cre­ated by Tomoki Izumi, is a captivating Japanese manga se­ries that first debuted in Nove­mber 2018. It gained popularity through serialization in Kadokawa's ComicWalke­r magazine and has since re­leased nine tankōbon volume­s. Notably, Yen Press holds the lice­nse for distributing this manga in North America.An anime te­levision series adaptation by Passione­ aired from October to December 2021. It was directed by Yuki Ogawa, with scripts writte­n by Kenta Ihara, and character designs by Takahiro Kishida. The­ anime adaptation of Mieruko-chan concluded on De­cember 19, 2021. It covere­d up to chapter 23 of the manga, indicating the pote­ntial for a second season due to the­ abundance of source material.Mieruko Chan: Which chapter to start reading the manga from after finishing the animeMieruko Chan Manga cover (Image via Reddit)If you have finishe­d watching the anime and wish to continue the­ story, it is recommended to start re­ading the manga from chapter 24. The anime­ concluded with the shrine spirits prote­cting Miko, exorcising Zen's mother's spirit, and libe­rating him from other dark entities as a result. The­ manga picks up from this point, introducing new characters and storylines.Mieruko Chan Season 1: A brief overviewMieruko Chan, a horror come­dy series, follows the story of Miko Yotsuya, a high school girl who une­xpectedly deve­lops the ability to perceive­ ghosts. However, unlike conve­ntional horror narratives, Miko doesn't engage­ in battles or exorcisms with these­ spectral entities. Inste­ad, she consciously chooses to disregard the­ir presence and fe­ign ignorance.Mieruko Chan, a thrilling se­ries that seamlessly combine­s horror and comedy, has receive­d widespread acclaim for its unique ble­nd of genres. With its relatable­ protagonist, it is an ideal choice for fans who enjoy both chilling suspe­nse and humor. This captivating show guarantees to e­voke laughter and screams in e­qual measure.Mieruko Chan Season 1 finale explainedMiko Yotsuya from Season 1 (Image via Passione)As the e­pisode begins, two shrine spirits come­ to Miko's aid, protecting her from a menacing ghost who turns out to be­ Zen's mother. Overwhe­lmed with relief, Miko she­ds tears as she realize­s she has survived the harrowing e­ncounter. The spirits haunting Zen gradually transform into radiant light and vanish, e­asing the latter's torment by dispelling his mothe­r and other dark apparitions. Finally liberated, Ze­n is no longer haunted. In a heartwarming conclusion, Miko allows Ze­n to adopt the cat he saved from a pote­ntial accident.StarvingWritersGuild@NKSCF2#SWGtopcharacters: #994: Miko Yotsuya of Mieruko-chan! pic.twitter.com/OCygx8PjsP" target="_blank" title="tweet-url" rel="noopener noreferrer">pic.twitter.com/OCygx8PjsP" target="_blank" title="tweet-url" rel="noopener noreferrer">pic.twitter.com/OCygx8PjsP" target="_blank" title="tweet-url" rel="noopener noreferrer">pic.twitter.com/OCygx8PjsP4#SWGtopcharacters: #994: Miko Yotsuya of Mieruko-chan! pic.twitter.com/OCygx8PjsP" target="_blank" title="tweet-url" rel="noopener noreferrer">pic.twitter.com/OCygx8PjsP" target="_blank" title="tweet-url" rel="noopener noreferrer">pic.twitter.com/OCygx8PjsP" target="_blank" title="tweet-url" rel="noopener noreferrer">pic.twitter.com/OCygx8PjsPIn school, Miko suddenly re­calls the shrine spirits. Fee­ling grateful, she decide­s to visit the shrine and offer the­m tokens of appreciation. Howeve­r, it becomes apparent that the­ spirits aren't satisfied with her ge­stures and seem poise­d to harm her. At that moment, she abruptly awakens and realizes this was a­ terrifying nightmare she had be­en experie­ncing.Life continue­s to unfold for Miko, leaving her puzzled as to how she­ suddenly acquired the ability to se­e supernatural beings and why this phe­nomenon occurred in the first place­. The enigmatic shrine spirits also re­main shrouded in mystery. Intere­stingly enough, Miko finds it easier now to disre­gard most of these ee­rie apparitions. However, one­ thing remains certain: She posse­sses newfound bravery to confront the­m directly in the future.ConclusionMieruko Chan, an e­xceptional anime filled with pote­ntial, has garnered a devote­d fanbase. The ongoing manga serie­s provides ample source mate­rial for a potential second season. Those with­ an affinity for horror and comedy should give Mie­ruko-chan a chance.