Final Chapter Alert: Sachimo's Beloved Black or White Boys-Love Manga Concludes April 30!
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Upcoming Conclusion for Black or White Manga
The popular boys-love manga Black or White (Kuro ka Shiro ka), created by Sachimo, is set to conclude in the upcoming spring 2025 issue of Emerald magazine. This announcement was made on February 19 via the official X/Twitter account of Kadokawa.
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Release Details
The final issue of Emerald will be available on April 30, 2025. The English version of the manga is published by SuBLime, a label under Viz Media. The series follows:
Shin, an actor often typecast as the villain due to his awkward personality, and his secret lover Shige, who lands all the leading roles. As their careers progress, can they handle the scrutiny of both public and private life?
Volume Releases
- Volume 9 was released on November 12, 2023.
- Volume 10 is scheduled for release on June 10, 2024.
Background
Black or White debuted in Emerald magazine in 2017. The 12th volume was released by Kadokawa in August 2024. Additionally, the series inspired two drama CDs that were released in 2019.
Source: Emerald magazine's X/Twitter account via @marureviere
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