"And Yet, You Are So Sweet" Manga's Final Chapter Published
Kujira Anan's beloved manga "And Yet, You Are So Sweet" (Sore Demo, Kimi ga Suki) has officially ended. According to Anime News Network, the final chapter was published on July 28, 2026, completing a nine-year story. The manga first met readers in Kodansha's Bessatsu Friend magazine in 2017 and quickly built a solid fanbase in the romantic genre.
The series offered a warm story revolving around high school life and the challenges of love. The relationship between the main characters Yuna and Manato, woven with their contrasting personalities, won the hearts of readers. The manga was published in a total of 10 tankōbon volumes in Japan and has been translated into many languages abroad. In Turkey, although there is no official print edition yet, it has a large following on digital platforms.
In 2023, the live-action film adaptation of the manga premiered in Japan. The film starred Minami Hamabe and Ryōta Bandō in the lead roles. Directed by Kōichirō Miki, the production received positive reviews from both critics and audiences, further increasing interest in the manga. Especially becoming a phenomenon among young female viewers, the film successfully brought the series' popularity to the screen.
The manga's finale was met with both sadness and satisfaction among fans. Author Kujira Anan, known for works like "Kimi no Tonari de Yurarete" and recognized for her simple drawing style, is said to have included surprises about Yuna and Manato's future in the final chapter. Readers who have completed the series are now eagerly waiting to see if Anan will start a new project.
This ending serves as a farewell to an era that began in the late 2010s and resonated with young readers through themes of growth, love, and loss. Additionally, the manga provides an important example of how the shoujo genre has evolved in the digital age, and "And Yet, You Are So Sweet" has secured its place among the classics of the romantic genre. In the coming days, Anan is expected to make new announcements on her official social media accounts. As fans flock to platforms to read the final chapter, it is also possible that collected edition volumes will be reprinted for those who want to purchase the entire series.
