Akaza Samamiya’s romantic psychological manga, Mr. Mallow Blue, is set to receive a side story titled Mr. Mallow Blue: After The Rain. The announcement comes as the main series recently concluded its run, with the new chapter slated for Kadokawa’s Asuka magazine’s March issue.
Mr. Mallow Blue: After The Rain Announced
The November issue of Kadokawa’s Asuka magazine officially revealed that fans can look forward to a new continuation of the Mr. Mallow Blue narrative. The side story, subtitled After The Rain, will delve further into the world and characters established in the main series. Its debut is scheduled for the magazine’s upcoming March issue, offering a fresh perspective on the compelling story.
Conclusion of the Main Series
This exciting news follows closely on the heels of the main Mr. Mallow Blue manga’s finale. The final chapter of the primary story was published in the very same November issue of Asuka magazine that announced the side story. Additionally, the sixth and final compiled book volume of Mr. Mallow Blue is scheduled to ship on December 24, allowing readers to complete their collection of the impactful series.
Exploring the World of Mr. Mallow Blue
Mr. Mallow Blue first launched in Kadokawa’s Monthly Asuka magazine in November 2019. The series is known for its intricate focus on social outcasts and their unexpected encounters. It centers around characters such as a fragile girl, a shut-in, and a handsome man who uses a cold expression as a mask, exploring themes of loneliness, identity, and the search for connection among those with jaded hearts. The narrative intricately weaves together the lives of high school students and NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) within a boarding school setting, where their sudden meetings spark a poignant journey of self-discovery and transformation.
Akaza Samamiya’s Notable Works
Akaza Samamiya is a respected manga creator with a distinctive style. Prior to Mr. Mallow Blue, Samamiya serialized the Ballad x Opera manga in Monthly Asuka from May 2017 until September 2019. Kadokawa published five compiled volumes for that series. Another prominent work by the author is the Bloody Mary manga series, which ran in Monthly Asuka from November 2013 to February 2017, with Kadokawa publishing 10 volumes in Japan and Viz Media releasing all 10 volumes in English.
