'Glenwood: Slice of Life series will be the last series to feature the safari crew.'

The 2027 Glenwood: Slice of Life series marks the end of an era for the Glenwood franchise, serving as the final chapter to feature the safari crew as its core characters. What began years ago as a brief introduction has grown into one of the franchise’s most defining character arcs, with the safari crew evolving from promising young figures into the emotional heart of Glenwood’s modern identity. Their farewell is more than the conclusion of a storyline—it is the closing of a generation that helped reshape the world of Glenwood for longtime readers and new audiences alike.

The safari crew’s story began at the end of the original Glenwood High series, where they first appeared as middle school students touring the school in 2011. Even in those early moments, they hinted at a wider future for the franchise. That promise was strengthened when Koi Safari reappeared in the final chapter of Glenwood Stories, the closing installment of the original Glenwood era that ended in 2016. Though their appearances were initially brief, they would later become essential to the franchise’s future.

With the 2023 reboot of the Glenwood franchise, the safari crew stepped fully into the spotlight and became the face of a renewed universe. Their presence brought greater depth, continuity, and emotional weight to the world of Glenwood, as they emerged not only as central figures in their own stories, but also as important influences across other books in the franchise. Through them, the reboot connected past and present, honoring the legacy of the original series while opening new paths for the future.

Now in their 30s, and with Glenwood enjoying a rare moment of calm, the safari crew stand at the edge of a new phase in life. They are ready to settle down, reflect on everything they have endured, and finally imagine a future beyond constant upheaval. Yet before they can truly move forward, they will face one final storm together—one last defining challenge that will test their bonds and ultimately shape how their story ends. At the same time, the franchise is preparing to introduce a new generation of legacy characters: the future icons and offspring of the safari crew, who will carry Glenwood into its next era. In that way, Glenwood: Slice of Life is both a heartfelt farewell and a powerful bridge to what comes next.