Inu x Boku SS Manga Volumes: Full 11-Volume Guide

Inu x Boku SS Manga Volumes at a Glance — 11 Books, One Complete Story

Here’s the short version: Inu x Boku SS is 11 volumes long, published in English by Yen Press (a major English-language manga publisher), and the series is complete. You can collect and read the entire story right now.

The manga was created by Cocoa Fujiwara (藤原ここあ) and originally ran chapter-by-chapter in Monthly Gangan JOKER, a manga magazine published by Square Enix (the Japanese publishing and game company) in Japan. In manga, stories typically debut as individual chapters in magazines like this before being collected into the book-format volumes you’ll find on store shelves. The first Japanese volume came out on April 22, 2010, and the final volume landed in July 2014.

So what’s the story about? At its core, Inu x Boku SS follows Ririchiyo Shirakiin, a sharp-tongued girl who moves into a luxury mansion called Maison de Ayakashi — a residence exclusively for people with supernatural bloodlines. She’s prickly, guarded, and terrible at expressing her real feelings. Assigned to her as a Secret Service bodyguard is Soushi Miketsukami, a devoted half-youkai — youkai being supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore, like spirits, demons, and magical beings — who is endlessly patient with her thorny exterior. What unfolds is a slow-burn romance (a love story that develops gradually over many chapters rather than happening quickly) anchored by genuine emotional growth, wrapped in supernatural comedy and a dark, elegant atmosphere that gives the series its distinctive flavor.

If you’re looking for a finished supernatural romance you can collect from start to finish without worrying about cancellations or indefinite hiatuses, this is a strong pick. Eleven volumes is a manageable, shelf-friendly size, and the story was written to have a clear conclusion.

How to Collect the Full Set

All 11 English volumes were published by Yen Press as physical paperback singles. That’s your primary format for building a physical collection.

Here’s a quick overview of what you’re working with:

Detail	Info
Total Volumes	11
English Publisher	Yen Press
Format	Paperback singles, digital editions
Series Status	Complete
Original Publisher (JP)	Square Enix

Physical Copies

Since this is a completed series that wrapped up years ago, physical availability can vary. Some volumes stay consistently in stock at major retailers, while others drift in and out of availability. Before committing to a full physical collection, it’s worth checking whether all 11 volumes are currently available from your preferred retailer. Nothing is more frustrating than buying volumes 1 through 8 and then discovering volume 9 is temporarily unavailable.

Used marketplaces can be a great resource for filling gaps in your collection. Secondhand copies of manga in good condition are common, and you can often find volumes at reasonable prices if you’re patient and shop around.

Digital Editions

Digital is a reliable alternative — especially if certain print volumes prove hard to find. Digital editions don’t go out of print, so you’ll always have access to the complete series regardless of what’s happening with physical stock. Check your preferred digital manga storefront; Yen Press titles are widely distributed across major platforms.

Budget Tips

Eleven volumes is a fairly modest collection, so the total investment is reasonable compared to longer-running series. Individual manga volumes from Yen Press typically carry a list price in the range of standard manga paperbacks — your total for all 11 will depend on whether you buy new, used, or a mix. Here are a few ways to keep costs down:

• Buy used where possible — manga holds up well secondhand, and the savings add up across 11 volumes
• Watch for sales on digital storefronts — digital manga platforms run periodic promotions that can bring per-volume costs down noticeably
• Consider mixing formats — if a couple of physical volumes are overpriced due to scarcity, grab those digitally and keep the rest physical

Volume Breakdown — Key Story Highlights

Inu x Boku SS is one of those series that looks like a light supernatural comedy at first glance — and then quietly transforms into something much deeper. Here’s a spoiler-light walkthrough of key volumes so you know what you’re getting into. (In storytelling, an “arc” refers to a storyline or character journey that develops across multiple chapters — you’ll see the term come up in manga discussions frequently.)

Volume 1 — Meeting at Maison de Ayakashi

Everything starts here. Ririchiyo moves into Maison de Ayakashi determined to live independently, only to find that the building comes with a Secret Service agent she never asked for: the fox-spirit Miketsukami, who is utterly devoted to her for reasons she doesn’t fully understand.

Volume 1 establishes the core dynamic that powers the entire series. Ririchiyo’s personality — abrasive on the outside, deeply insecure underneath — plays off Miketsukami’s unwavering gentleness in ways that are funny, endearing, and occasionally heartbreaking even this early. You’ll also get your first taste of the supporting cast and the supernatural world they all inhabit. The tone is a mix of comedy, light supernatural action, and moments of real emotional vulnerability. If this balance clicks with you, the rest of the series only builds on it.

Volumes 2–3 — Getting to Know the Residents

The world of Maison de Ayakashi expands as the supporting cast gets more page time. Characters who seemed like background comedy in volume 1 start revealing their own complexities and relationships. The dynamic between the residents and their respective Secret Service agents creates a web of connections that gives the series more texture than a simple two-person romance.

Volume 3 continues developing these relationships while laying groundwork for the emotional threads that become important later. There are early hints here of the depth the story will eventually reach. Cocoa Fujiwara was skilled at planting seeds in lighthearted scenes that bloom into something heavier later — and these early volumes are where that pattern starts.

Volumes 4–6 — Ririchiyo’s Walls Begin to Crack

This is where the slow burn starts to reward your patience. Ririchiyo’s emotional defenses — the sharp tongue she uses to keep people at arm’s length — begin to genuinely falter. Her character development accelerates, and the romance between her and Miketsukami shifts from something implied to something she’s actively grappling with.

Volume 4 is the turning point — if you’re the type of reader who needs a sign that the gradual romance is going somewhere, this is that sign. The emotional payoffs in this volume are earned through everything the previous three books set up, and it feels satisfying precisely because Fujiwara didn’t rush it. Volumes 5 and 6 continue deepening the bonds between characters while building toward the dramatic shift that’s coming. The supernatural elements become more prominent, and the stakes begin to quietly escalate beneath the series’ warm comedic surface.

Volumes 7–8 — The Story Shifts Direction

Without spoiling anything specific: volume 7 is where Inu x Boku SS transforms. The narrative takes a dramatic pivot that fundamentally redefines the stakes of the story. What had been a charming supernatural romance becomes something with real weight and consequence.

This is the volume that tends to divide readers — not because it’s poorly done, but because it’s bold. Fujiwara takes the story in a direction that most readers won’t see coming, and the romance gains genuine gravity as a result. Volume 8 follows through on this new direction, expanding on the consequences of the shift and pushing characters into unfamiliar emotional territory. If you’ve been enjoying the lighter tone of the early volumes, be prepared for the series to ask more of you emotionally from this point forward. It’s worth it.

Volumes 9–10 — Building Toward the Ending

These volumes carry the weight of everything that changed in volumes 7 and 8. The characters navigate new circumstances, and the emotional and supernatural threads of the story draw tighter as the finale approaches. The romance remains at the center, but it’s tested in ways the early volumes never hinted at. These are the books where Fujiwara’s long-game storytelling pays off — plot points seeded volumes earlier come back with real impact.

Volume 11 — The Finale

The final volume brings the story to a definitive conclusion. The central love story between Ririchiyo and Miketsukami reaches its resolution, and the supernatural mythology that has been building throughout the series gets its closure. This last Japanese volume was published in July 2014, and it wraps things up in a way that feels intentional and complete.

Cocoa Fujiwara clearly had an ending in mind, and it shows. The finale addresses the emotional threads and character arcs that have been running since volume 1. The ending carries a mix of hope and sadness — if you prefer stories that wrap up neatly with pure happiness, be aware that this one is more emotionally complex than that. But it is unquestionably a real ending, not a rushed cutoff.

Volumes That May Be Hard to Find

Here’s something to be aware of before you start collecting: Inu x Boku SS is a completed series from the early 2010s, and that means print availability can be inconsistent.

In general, the first and last volumes of a manga series tend to stay in print the longest because demand for them is the most consistent. It’s the middle volumes — roughly volumes 4 through 8 — that are most likely to be scarce at any given time. This is a common pattern with completed manga, not anything specific to this series.

If you encounter gaps in availability, here’s what helps:

• Used copies are your friend. A manga volume in “good” or “very good” condition reads exactly the same as a brand-new one. Used marketplaces frequently have the harder-to-find middle volumes.
• Digital fills the gaps. If a specific physical volume is unavailable or priced significantly above list, grabbing the digital edition keeps your reading experience complete even if your physical shelf has a gap.
• Prices fluctuate. A volume that seems overpriced today might restock next month. If you’re not in a rush, patience can save you money on the trickier volumes.

The good news is that 11 volumes is a small enough set that tracking everything down is realistic. This isn’t a 30-volume series where finding every book becomes a months-long project.

Is the Series Truly Finished?

Yes — completely and permanently.

Inu x Boku SS is a completed manga at 11 volumes with a definitive ending. The story was written to conclude, and it does. There is no ambiguous stopping point, no rushed cancellation, no “read the light novel to find out what happens.” (Light novels are a Japanese book format — essentially short novels, often with illustrations — that sometimes serve as source material for manga and anime.)

There is a reason this series will never receive a continuation or sequel, and it is a sad one: Cocoa Fujiwara passed away in 2015, after the manga had already concluded. Her work on Inu x Boku SS stands as a finished piece — the story she wanted to tell, told in full.

For collectors, this means your set will always be complete at 11 volumes. There’s no risk of a surprise sequel series adding to the volume count, no “part 2” announcement that makes your collection suddenly feel incomplete. What you see is what you get, and what you get is the whole story.

Coming from the Anime?

The series received a TV anime adaptation (an animated television series based on the manga) that covers the earlier portions of the story. If you watched the anime and want to continue in the manga, the anime roughly adapts material from the first several volumes. However, the manga’s dramatic second half — particularly the major narrative shift starting in volume 7 — is not covered by the anime at all. Many fans recommend reading from volume 1 even if you’ve seen the anime, since the manga includes character details and story threads the adaptation condensed or omitted. But if you want to jump ahead, starting around volumes 5–7 will put you in the territory where the manga begins diverging significantly from what the anime covered.

Who Should Collect Inu x Boku SS

Not every manga is for every reader, so let’s talk about who will get the most out of this series.

You’ll love Inu x Boku SS if you enjoy:

• Supernatural romance — the youkai elements aren’t just set dressing; they’re woven into the characters and the central love story
• Gradually developing love stories — Ririchiyo and Miketsukami’s relationship builds over many volumes and earns its emotional moments through patience, not shortcuts
• Dark, elegant comedy — the series has a distinctive aesthetic that blends atmospheric supernatural settings with sharp, character-driven humor
• Stories that take real risks — the mid-series narrative shift makes this more than a standard romance, and the emotional payoff is richer for it
• Complete series — if you want to know the ending exists before you start reading, this delivers

The romance is central, not a subplot. Some manga series advertise themselves as romance but bury the actual relationship under action or tournament storylines. Inu x Boku SS puts the emotional connection between its leads at the heart of the story and keeps it there. If that’s what you’re here for, you won’t be disappointed.

It’s manageable on your shelf and your budget. At 11 volumes, this is one of the most accessible complete collections you can put together. It won’t take up an entire shelf, and the total cost is a fraction of what longer series demand.

A note on content and age-appropriateness: The series is rated for older teens and up. The early volumes are lighter in tone, with comedy and mild supernatural action. From volume 7 onward, the story deals with heavier themes including loss, identity, and what it means to truly connect with another person. These mature themes are handled with care and emotional intelligence, but they may not be suitable for younger readers. If you’re buying for someone else or you’re sensitive to darker emotional content, it’s worth knowing that the second half of the series carries more weight than the playful first half suggests.

A note on the tonal shift: The series starts lighter and grows darker, particularly from volume 7 onward. The shift is part of what makes the series special — but it’s worth going in with your eyes open. If you’re expecting pure lighthearted comedy for all 11 volumes, recalibrate your expectations.

Inu x Boku SS is the kind of series that rewards readers who stick with it. The early volumes charm you, the middle volumes surprise you, and the ending stays in your memory. Eleven volumes, one complete love story, and a creator who knew exactly where she was taking it from the start. That’s a collection worth having.