End of the Original Manga and New Side Series Announcement for A Condition Called Love

The September issue of Kodansha's Monthly Dessert magazine revealed some exciting news for fans of Megumi Morino's popular manga, A Condition Called Love (also known as Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai).

Manga Concludes, New Side Series Announced

The original manga wrapped up in the same issue of Monthly Dessert on July 24. However, fans can look forward to more stories, as a side series will launch in the January issue of the magazine.

Image of the manga Image via Kodansha USA Publishing

About the Manga

Launched: December 2017 in Monthly Dessert
Copies in circulation: Over 4 million (including digital)
Awards: Won the Best Shōjo Manga at the Kodansha Manga Awards in 2021
Latest volume: The 17th compiled book was published on May 13, 2023

English Release

Kodansha USA Publishing began digital English publication in 2020. The first physical volume was released in January 2023, with the 16th volume coming out on April 8, 2024.

Manga Synopsis

Hotaru is a 16-year-old high school first-year who has always been ambivalent about love, preferring a lively life with her family and friends. When she sees her classmate, Hananoi-kun, sitting in the snow after a messy breakup, she offers to share her umbrella. The next day, he unexpectedly asks her out in class, and Hotaru feels her life might be about to change forever.

Anime Adaptation

The manga's anime adaptation premiered in April 2024. Fans can watch it on Crunchyroll, which streamed the series as it aired in Japan.