Is ALL OUT!! Manga Finished? Status & Reading Guide

Yes, ALL OUT!! Is Finished — Here’s What You Need to Know Before Starting

ALL OUT!! is a completed rugby manga. The series wrapped up its story across 17 volumes and 119 chapters, running from April 2013 to February 2020. It was written by 雨瀬シオリ (Shiori Amase) and serialized — meaning published chapter by chapter over time in a magazine — in Monthly Morning Two, a magazine published by Kodansha (one of Japan’s largest publishing companies) in Japan.

So if you’re the type of reader who likes to read a series from start to finish without waiting months between releases, ALL OUT!! is a great pick. The entire story is out there, ready and waiting. No cliffhangers left unresolved, no volumes stuck in production limbo. You can sit down and read the whole thing at your own pace, starting from Volume 1 and working through to Volume 17.

Rugby manga is a pretty rare niche, which makes ALL OUT!! stand out even more. It’s one of the very few manga that tackles the sport head-on, and the fact that it got to tell its full story over seven years is something worth appreciating.

New to sports manga? ALL OUT!! is a solid starting point. The series does a good job of explaining rugby concepts as they come up, so you don’t need to be a rugby fan going in. The character-driven storytelling — meaning the story focuses more on who the characters are and how they grow than on flashy action sequences — makes it accessible even if you’ve never watched a rugby match. At 17 volumes, it’s also very manageable: long enough to get invested, short enough that it won’t feel like a massive commitment compared to sports series that run 30, 40, or 70-plus volumes.

Publication Timeline and Volume Count

Here’s a quick look at the key dates and numbers for ALL OUT!!:

The series had a steady run of about seven years. Monthly Morning Two is a seinen magazine — “seinen” is a category label meaning the magazine targets older teens and adult readers, as opposed to “shonen” magazines, which target younger boys. While the story centers on high school students, the storytelling approach leans more mature and grounded than what you’d typically find in a shonen sports magazine. Character development tends to be more layered, and the pacing allows moments to breathe rather than rushing from one dramatic peak to the next.

Volume 1 launched in Japan in April 2013, and the final volume — Volume 17 — hit shelves in February 2020. All 17 volumes have been made available in English, so nothing is missing from the English release. You’re getting the complete story.

Does the Story Have a Proper Ending?

This is the question that really matters, right? Plenty of manga technically “end” but leave readers feeling like the rug got pulled. So let’s address this without spoilers.

ALL OUT!! follows the rugby club at Kanagawa High School as they build their team, develop as players, and push through a competitive season. The story is fundamentally about growth — both individual and collective. Short-tempered Gion, the undersized protagonist who throws himself into rugby with reckless intensity, and the talented but reluctant Iwashimizu form the emotional core of the team’s journey.

The manga does provide closure for the team’s story. The competitive storyline that drives the second half of the series — often called a story “arc,” meaning a self-contained section of the larger narrative — reaches a genuine conclusion, and the character journeys that matter most get their resolution. Reader sentiment generally reflects satisfaction with the ending — it feels like the story Amase set out to tell was the story that got told.

One important note: an anime adaptation of ALL OUT!! also exists, but the manga continues well beyond where the anime leaves off. If you watched the anime and wondered whether there was more to the story, the answer is a definitive yes. The manga ran until 2020 and covers significantly more ground than the anime adaptation did. So if you enjoyed the anime at all, the manga is absolutely worth picking up to see where the story actually goes.

The ending won’t give you the kind of dramatic, world-shattering finale that action-heavy manga aim for — but that’s not what ALL OUT!! is. It’s a story driven by its characters and the bonds between teammates, and it ends like one: with a sense of completion, growth earned, and connections forged through shared effort. That’s exactly what it should be.

Rugby and Team-Sport Manga to Read After ALL OUT!!

Finished ALL OUT!! and hungry for more? Rugby manga is an incredibly small niche, but if you expand your search to physical team-sport manga with similar appeal — underdog teams, intense physicality, deep character dynamics — there’s plenty to love.

For the Team-Building Appeal

If what drew you to ALL OUT!! was watching a mismatched group come together and learn to function as a unit, look into other team-sport manga that emphasize that slow build. Series focused on volleyball, basketball, and American football often capture that same energy of individuals learning to trust each other and sacrifice personal glory for the team. The joy is in watching strangers become a squad, and plenty of sports manga do this beautifully across different sports.

For the Physical Intensity

Rugby is a bruising sport, and ALL OUT!! doesn’t shy away from the sheer physicality of it. If that rawness appealed to you, martial arts manga and combat-sport series can scratch a similar itch — though the team dynamic will be less central. For team-based physicality, look toward manga covering sports like football or handball, where collisions and physical toughness are part of the fabric of competition.

For the Grounded, Realistic Tone

ALL OUT!! ran in a seinen magazine, and you can feel it in the storytelling. The character psychology goes deeper, the pacing is more deliberate, and the drama stays rooted in what’s actually possible on a rugby pitch — no supernatural abilities or sudden power boosts that ignore real-world limits. If you appreciated that grounded approach, seek out other sports manga that take a similarly realistic view of athletic competition and personal growth. There are excellent series about cycling, boxing, and track that keep things firmly in the real world while still delivering compelling drama.

The sports manga landscape is vast and rewarding. ALL OUT!! is a fantastic entry point, and once you’ve finished it, you’ll have a good sense of what kind of sports storytelling resonates with you.

Where to Buy ALL OUT!! in English

All 17 English volumes of ALL OUT!! are available for purchase. The English edition is published by Kodansha for English-language readers. If you’re starting the series for the first time, begin with Volume 1 and read in order — each volume picks up where the last one left off.

Your main options for buying the series:

• Digital manga retailers — The series is available digitally through platforms like Amazon Kindle, BookWalker, and Comixology. Digital is often the most convenient way to start reading immediately, and for a completed series, all volumes should be available right away.

• Major online retailers — You can find physical copies of ALL OUT!! through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other large online bookstores. When shopping, check whether the listing is for a digital or print edition, as availability can vary by format and volume.

• Local bookstores and manga shops — If you prefer physical copies, it’s worth checking with your local bookstore or comic shop. Completed series can sometimes be harder to find in print as time passes, so digital may be the more reliable option for getting every volume.

A practical tip: since ALL OUT!! is a completed series that finished its English release, the full set should be readily available digitally. For print copies, availability may be more limited depending on the retailer and current stock. If you’re looking to collect physical volumes, keep an eye on stock and don’t wait too long on volumes that show limited availability.

If you’re looking to complete your collection, Volume 17 is the final installment and brings the entire story to its conclusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many volumes does ALL OUT!! have?

ALL OUT!! has 17 volumes containing a total of 119 chapters. Both the Japanese and English editions consist of 17 volumes, so the English release covers the complete story with nothing cut or left untranslated.

Is ALL OUT!! manga finished or still ongoing?

Finished. The series completed its run in Monthly Morning Two magazine, with the final volume (Volume 17) releasing in February 2020. The story is fully told — there are no additional chapters, continuations, or sequel series.

Is there an ALL OUT!! anime?

Yes, an anime adaptation of ALL OUT!! was produced. However, the anime covers only a portion of the manga’s story. If you watched and enjoyed the anime, the manga is well worth reading to experience the full narrative, which extends considerably beyond what the anime adapted.

Does the manga go further than the anime?

Absolutely. The manga ran until February 2020, and the story continues well past the point where the anime ends. There are significant character developments, team dynamics, and competitive storylines in the manga that the anime never reached. For the complete ALL OUT!! experience, the manga is the way to go.

Who is the author of ALL OUT!!?

ALL OUT!! was created by 雨瀬シオリ (Shiori Amase). The series was serialized in Kodansha’s Monthly Morning Two magazine from April 2013 to February 2020.