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A Condition Called Love Side Story Nearing Conclusion
Megumi Morino, the creator of the popular manga series A Condition Called Love, recently announced on X/Twitter that the side story series will conclude in just three chapters. This news arrives after the side story's launch in Kodansha's Monthly Dessert magazine in October 2025.
A Look Back at the Original Manga's Success
The original A Condition Called Love manga debuted in December 2017, also in Kodansha's Monthly Dessert magazine. The series captivated readers for several years before reaching its conclusion in July 2025. The manga has achieved significant success, boasting over 4 million copies in circulation, which includes both physical and digital copies. The manga was honored with the Best Shojo Manga award at the prestigious Kodansha's 45th Manga Awards in 2021, recognizing its impact and quality within the genre. Kodansha published the 18th compiled book volume of the manga on October 10.
English Release and Story Summary
For English-speaking fans, Kodansha USA Publishing began releasing the manga digitally in 2020. The company followed up with physical releases, starting with the first compiled book volume in January 2023. As of April 8, the 16th volume has been released in English. The story follows Hotaru, a 16-year-old high school student who has always been more interested in her relationships with family and friends than in romantic love. However, her perspective begins to change when she encounters Hananoi-kun, a schoolmate who is heartbroken after a public breakup. Hotaru's simple act of sharing her umbrella with him sets off a chain of events that leads to Hananoi-kun asking her out, leaving Hotaru to navigate the complexities of love and relationships in a way she never anticipated.
Anime Adaptation and Streaming
The A Condition Called Love manga was also adapted into an anime series, which premiered in April 2024. Crunchyroll streamed the series, making it accessible to a global audience as it aired in Japan. The anime adaptation brought the story and characters of A Condition Called Love to life in a new medium, further expanding its fanbase.
