Makina-san’s a Love Bot?! Manga Volumes Guide (2026)

Makina-san’s a Love Bot?! Is Complete at 6 Volumes

Good news if you hate waiting between releases: Makina-san’s a Love Bot?! (かくして！マキナさん!!) is a finished manga, and the full run fits into just 6 volumes. With 37 chapters across those books, the story is complete from start to finish — no cancellation cliffhangers, no indefinite hiatuses.

For anyone new to manga — Japanese comics that are typically read right-to-left — this is a short series that won’t take long to get through. Each volume collects several chapters (the individual installments that were originally published one at a time) into a single book you can hold in your hands or read digitally.

A content warning upfront: this is an explicitly adult manga. The premise centers on a robot-obsessed guy who encounters Makina — an android (a robot designed to look and act like a real person) who was created for sex. What unfolds is a full-color adult romantic comedy that blends explicit sexual content with humor and an ongoing storyline. The series carries an M (Mature) rating. If you’re expecting a typical all-ages romantic comedy, this is not that — but if you’re an adult reader who enjoys erotic comedy manga, the vivid full-color art and compact length make it a standout in the genre.

In Japan, all 6 volumes have been published by Futabasha, a Japanese publishing company. In English, Seven Seas Entertainment — a US-based publisher that specializes in translating and releasing manga for English-speaking readers — is putting the series out under their Ghost Ship label. Ghost Ship is essentially a sub-brand within Seven Seas that focuses on titles aimed at older audiences. As of now, 4 English volumes are out, with the final two still on the way.

There is also an anime adaptation of the series. Details are limited, so check official sources for the latest information on that front.

If you’re an adult reader looking for a compact series you can finish in an afternoon or two, this one fits the bill. No hundred-volume commitment, no ongoing cliffhangers — just a short, explicit comedy with a beginning, middle, and end.

Every Volume in the Series

Here’s the full volume breakdown with Japanese release dates and English availability:

Volume	JP Release	English Status
Vol. 1	April 2023	Released
Vol. 2	November 2023	Released
Vol. 3	May 2024	Released
Vol. 4	December 2024	Released
Vol. 5	June 2025	Not yet in English
Vol. 6	January 2026	Not yet in English

The series ran for 37 chapters across these six books. In Japanese, the entire run is available right now. In English, Volumes 1 through 4 are out, with Volumes 5 and 6 still pending release.

Unfortunately, exact English release dates for the individual volumes that are already out — and confirmed street dates for Volumes 5 and 6 — are not available at the time of writing. Seven Seas has been releasing the English volumes at a steady pace (roughly every few months based on the Japanese timeline), so readers who start collecting now should be able to complete their set before too long. For the most current scheduling information on those final two books, check Seven Seas Entertainment’s official website or their social media channels, where they announce upcoming releases.

What to Expect Volume by Volume

Without spoiling specific plot points, here’s a general sense of how the series unfolds across its six books:

Volumes 1–2 set up the premise and introduce the central cast. You’ll meet the main character, learn about his fascination with robots, and watch the comedy unfold as he gets closer to Makina — all while her android nature creates increasingly funny (and sometimes tense) situations. These opening volumes establish the tone: lighthearted, colorful, and heavy on comedic misunderstandings.

Volumes 3–4 develop the relationship further and start layering in more emotional stakes alongside the comedy. The series finds its rhythm here, balancing humor with genuine character moments as the situation at the heart of the story becomes harder to manage.

Volumes 5–6 bring everything to a close. The final two books wrap up the story’s central threads and give readers a proper ending — one of the advantages of a series that was planned to be this length rather than stretched indefinitely.

If you’re picking up Volume 3, it’s available through major retailers.

Full-Color Editions — What Makes This Manga Stand Out

One thing that immediately sets Makina-san’s a Love Bot?! apart from most manga on your shelf: it’s entirely in full color.

The vast majority of manga is published in black and white. That’s the standard — it keeps costs down and allows for faster production. Full-color manga is comparatively rare, and when a series does get the color treatment, it changes the reading experience significantly. Character expressions pop more, backgrounds feel richer, and comedic scenes land with extra visual punch.

The Japanese Edition

In Japan, Futabasha published the series under their Action Comics Full-Color line — a specific product line dedicated to manga that is produced entirely in color. This isn’t a case where color was added later as a special edition. The manga was created in full color from the very beginning, with every chapter produced in color before being collected into volumes.

The English Edition

Seven Seas Entertainment’s Ghost Ship label carries the English release, preserving the full-color presentation. What you see in the English volumes matches the color work from the original Japanese edition.

One important note for buyers: the English edition carries an M (Mature) rating. This is a content rating assigned by the publisher indicating the series contains material intended for adult readers — think along the lines of an R-rated movie. The Ghost Ship label generally handles titles with mature content, so this rating is consistent with their catalog. If you’re buying this as a gift or recommending it to someone, that content rating is worth knowing about upfront.

Format Availability

The English volumes are confirmed in print. Digital availability varies depending on the retailer, so if you prefer reading on a tablet or phone, you’ll want to check your preferred digital manga storefront individually to see if they carry it.

The full-color format does make the physical books especially appealing, though. Color manga on a screen looks great, but there’s something about holding those vivid pages in your hands that adds to the experience.

How to Collect the Complete Set in English

Here’s where things stand for English-language collectors: 4 of the 6 volumes are currently available. The set isn’t complete in English yet, but you’re more than halfway there.

Start Now or Wait?

If you like to binge a finished story all at once, you might want to hold off until all six English volumes are out. But if you don’t mind a short wait for the last two books, there’s no reason not to start collecting now — four volumes gives you plenty to read, and the remaining two should follow based on Seven Seas’ release cadence so far.

Budgeting for the Full Set

Since this is a 6-volume series, the total cost to own every book is modest compared to longer-running manga. Full-color volumes sometimes carry a slightly higher list price than standard black-and-white manga, so check the cover price or MSRP listed by the publisher or your retailer of choice before ordering. For a short completed series, though, you’re looking at a very manageable total even if per-volume prices run a bit above average.

Building Your Collection

A short completed series like this is great for shelf space too — it looks tidy lined up without taking over an entire bookcase. Print is the confirmed format for the English release. For digital, check storefronts on a case-by-case basis as availability can differ between platforms.

Where to Buy Makina-san’s a Love Bot?!

Seven Seas Entertainment / Ghost Ship is the sole official English-language publisher for this series, so every legitimate English copy traces back to them.

Print Volumes

English print volumes are available through major online and physical bookstores. The usual places you’d buy manga — large online bookstores, physical bookstore chains, and local comic shops that stock manga — should carry or be able to order the series. If your local shop doesn’t have it on the shelf, they can typically special-order Seven Seas titles without much trouble.

Digital Copies

Digital availability varies by platform. Check the major digital manga storefronts individually to see whether they carry the series. Not every digital retailer stocks every Seven Seas title, so a quick search on your preferred platform is the fastest way to confirm.

Japanese Import Volumes

For collectors who want the original Japanese editions — or readers who want to finish the story before the English release catches up — all 6 Japanese volumes published by Futabasha are available through retailers that specialize in shipping books from Japan. Importing means the books will arrive in Japanese (not translated), and they typically cost a bit more due to international shipping. But for a 6-volume series the total remains reasonable, and some collectors enjoy owning both the Japanese and English editions side by side.

About the Creator

The creator of Makina-san’s a Love Bot?! also made Crossing Time, a short-form manga built around vignettes that take place during railroad crossings. If you enjoy the art style and humor in this series, that’s another title worth looking into from the same artist.

Whether you grab the first volume to test the waters or commit to collecting the whole run, this is a fun, colorful, and refreshingly short adult comedy that doesn’t overstay its welcome. Six volumes, thirty-seven chapters, and a complete story — that’s a satisfying package for any manga shelf.