My Love Story!! Manga Volumes — All 14 Books Explained

My Love Story!! Manga Volumes at a Glance — A Complete Romance

My Love Story!! (俺物語!!) is a completed shojo manga — shojo meaning it’s aimed at a teen girl audience, though it’s widely loved across demographics — with 14 numbered volumes available in both Japanese and English. If you came here wondering how many books you need to collect, that’s your answer — fourteen, and not one more.

The series is written by Kazune Kawahara with art by Aruko. It was originally published chapter by chapter (serialized) in Bessatsu Margaret, a Shueisha magazine, and falls squarely into comedy and romance territory. VIZ Media, the company that publishes the English edition, rates it Teen, so it’s accessible for a wide age range.

Here’s one thing that trips people up: volume 13 carries a “Final Volume” label on some listings, which makes it look like the series ends there. It doesn’t — not exactly. Volume 14 exists as a numbered release that collects college-era extra stories set after the main storyline wraps up. Think of volume 13 as the end of the core narrative and volume 14 as a generous encore. You’ll want both.

The Japanese edition finished with volume 14 releasing on September 23, 2016. The English VIZ edition has caught up completely, with all 14 volumes available.

What Each Volume Covers

One of the things that makes My Love Story!! such a joy is its pacing. Unlike a lot of romance manga that stretch the “will they / won’t they” tension across dozens of chapters — each chapter being roughly one episode of the story, with several chapters collected into each volume — this series gets its main couple together early and then spends the rest of its run exploring what happens after the confession. That structural choice is what makes the whole thing feel so refreshing.

Early Volumes (Vols 1–3): The Setup That Breaks the Mold

The series opens by introducing Takeo Gouda — a massive, intimidating-looking high schooler with a heart of pure gold. He’s the opposite of a typical shojo love interest, and that’s the entire point. When he rescues the sweet, petite Rinko Yamato from a man harassing her on a train, she falls for him immediately. The problem? Takeo assumes every girl he’s ever liked has actually been interested in his best friend, the conventionally handsome Makoto Sunakawa (nicknamed “Suna”).

By the end of these opening volumes, the central couple is actually together. No dragging it out for ten books. The dynamic between Takeo, Yamato, and Suna is firmly established, and you already know whether this series is for you.

Middle Volumes (Vols 4–7): Testing the Relationship

With the couple already an item, the middle stretch throws comedic and dramatic challenges their way. New characters enter the picture — potential rivals, friends with their own problems, situations that test Takeo’s well-meaning but sometimes clueless nature. His selfless heroism is played for both laughs and genuine warmth. He’ll literally run into a burning building to save someone, and the manga treats this as both absurd and completely in character.

These volumes deepen the relationship without resorting to cheap breakup drama. The humor stays strong, and the supporting cast starts getting more room to breathe.

Later Volumes (Vols 8–10): Expanding the World

The spotlight widens here. Sunakawa’s own story gets meaningful development — his feelings, his family, his quiet way of caring about people. The friendship between Takeo and Suna is honestly just as compelling as the romance, and these volumes lean into that. Other supporting characters get their own storylines too, and the themes of friendship and loyalty run alongside the love story in a way that feels earned rather than forced.

Closing Volumes (Vols 11–13): The Finale

High school is wrapping up, and the couple faces real decisions about the future. These volumes bring the main narrative to its emotional conclusion. Everything the series has been building — the warmth, the comedy, the relationships — comes together.

Volume 13 is where the main story officially ends, which is why some retailers label it as the final volume.

Volume 14: The Encore

Volume 14 collects college-era extra stories that revisit the cast after the main storyline concludes. It’s not essential in the way volumes 1–13 are, but if you’ve grown attached to these characters (and you will), it’s a welcome return visit. Getting to see Takeo and Yamato navigating life beyond high school adds a satisfying final chapter to the whole series.

Marathon Reading Plan — Natural Break Points

My Love Story!! is a breezy, feel-good read. Fourteen shojo volumes go fast when every chapter leaves you smiling. That said, if you want to pace yourself — or if you’re buying volumes in batches — here are some natural stopping points.

Break After Volume 3

The central couple is officially together by this point, and the core dynamic is fully established. This is a satisfying early checkpoint. If you’re testing whether the series is for you, three volumes will give you a clear answer.

Break After Volume 7

You’re at the midpoint. Major character developments have landed, the humor and heart of the series are in full swing, and you’ve met most of the supporting cast. A good place to pause before the back half shifts focus.

Break After Volume 10

This sets you up for the final emotional stretch. Sunakawa’s storyline has developed, the supporting cast stories have played out, and you’re ready to head into the conclusion.

Volumes 11–14: The Home Stretch

Read these together if you can. Volumes 11 through 13 bring the main story to its close, and rolling straight into volume 14’s college extras gives you the full experience without any gap. It’s a warm, satisfying ending — the kind that makes you glad you picked the series up in the first place.

The whole run is light enough that you could comfortably finish all fourteen volumes in a few days of relaxed reading, though there’s no rush — it’s just as enjoyable spread across a couple of weeks. The comedy builds momentum and the character relationships layer on top of each other, so longer reading sessions tend to feel rewarding.

Which Edition Should You Buy

The official English release is the VIZ Shojo Beat edition — Shojo Beat being VIZ Media’s label for their romance and drama manga aimed at teen readers. It’s available in paperback and digital across all 14 volumes. Volume 14, the most recent English release, came out on March 4, 2025.

Individual Volumes Are the Standard Pickup

As of this writing, there are no confirmed omnibus editions (collected formats that bundle multiple volumes into one thicker book) or other special formats for the English release. Individual volumes are how you’ll be collecting this one. The good news: fourteen slim shojo volumes are very manageable shelf space. This isn’t a forty-volume commitment — a single shelf can hold the complete run with room to spare.

Digital vs. Print

Since the series is fully complete, there’s no waiting between releases regardless of format. Some things to consider:

• Print gives you those lovely covers on your shelf and is easy to lend to friends. Fourteen volumes look great lined up together.
• Digital means instant access to every volume and zero shelf space required. Great if you’re reading on a tablet or phone and prefer portability.

Either way, you’re getting the complete story with no missing volumes or out-of-print headaches. All 14 volumes are readily available as of this writing through major retailers in both formats.

A Note on Volume 13 vs. Volume 14

When shopping, don’t let the “Final Volume” tag on volume 13 trick you into thinking volume 14 doesn’t exist or isn’t worth picking up. Volume 14 is a real, numbered release with college-era bonus stories. It’s not a companion guide or a side publication — it’s part of the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many volumes does My Love Story!! have?

14 numbered volumes in both Japanese and English. Volume 13 is sometimes labeled as the final volume of the main story, while volume 14 collects additional college-era stories that continue beyond the main narrative’s conclusion. Both are official, numbered releases.

Is My Love Story!! finished?

Yes, completely finished. The Japanese edition’s final numbered volume released on September 23, 2016, and all 14 volumes are available in English through VIZ Media.

Is there an anime adaptation?

Yes, an anime adaptation exists and has aired. The anime covers a portion of the manga’s story, so the manga goes further — particularly in its later volumes and especially volume 14’s college-era bonus stories, which extend beyond where the main plot ends. If you’ve watched the anime and want more, the manga has additional material waiting for you.

Who created My Love Story!!?

The story is by Kazune Kawahara and the art is by Aruko. Kawahara is also known for her work on High School Debut, another completed romance manga, and the collaboration between writer and artist here is one of the series’ great strengths — Aruko’s expressive art perfectly captures both the comedy and the sweetness of Kawahara’s writing.

Is this a good manga for beginners?

Absolutely. The Teen rating keeps it accessible, the volume count is low enough to be approachable, and the comedy-romance blend makes it an easy, rewarding read even if you’ve never picked up manga before. The fact that it’s complete means you can read the whole thing without waiting for new releases. It’s also a fantastic pick if you’re looking for a romance series that keeps its drama grounded and character-driven rather than relying on repetitive misunderstandings to create tension — the heart of this story is a genuinely good guy being genuinely good, and it’s wonderful.