Is Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches Manga Finished?

Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches is completely finished. The manga wrapped up in 2017 with 28 volumes, the romance reaches a definitive conclusion, and every volume is available in English right now.

If you’ve been burned by manga series that drag on without ending — or worse, get cancelled before the story is done — this one is safe to pick up. The entire story has been told from start to finish, and nothing is left hanging. Let’s break down exactly what “finished” means for this series and how to get your hands on the full run.

Yes — the Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches Manga Finished in April 2017 With 28 Volumes

Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches is a completed manga. Serialization — the process of publishing chapters week by week in a magazine before collecting them into book form — wrapped up on February 22, 2017, and the final volume, volume 28, was released on April 17, 2017. There’s nothing left to wait for.

The series was written and illustrated by Miki Yoshikawa and published in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine, a magazine aimed at a young male readership (shonen roughly translates to “boy” in Japanese, indicating the target demographic). Over the course of 243 chapters spread across those 28 volumes, Yoshikawa built a complete, self-contained story mixing supernatural comedy with genuine romance.

The central relationship between Ryu Yamada — a bored delinquent — and Urara Shiraishi — the school’s top student — drives the entire series. When an accidental kiss reveals the power to swap bodies, Yamada gets pulled into a web of witch powers, school politics, and increasingly complicated supernatural mysteries. But the romance between Yamada and Shiraishi is always the emotional backbone, and the series gives that relationship a definitive conclusion.

This isn’t one of those manga that got cancelled or rushed to an ending. Yoshikawa told the full story she set out to tell.

How the Romance Ends (No Real Spoilers)

For a romance manga, the ending matters more than almost anything else. Nobody wants to invest 28 volumes only to get a vague, open-ended conclusion — or worse, the wrong couple.

This section reveals almost nothing specific about the plot. It’s safe to read even if you’re spoiler-sensitive.

Without giving away the details: the series commits to Yamada and Shiraishi. Their relationship reaches a clear, satisfying resolution. If you’re picking up this manga specifically because you want a romance that actually follows through on its central pairing, you’re in safe hands.

Beyond the main couple, the supernatural mysteries also wrap up properly. The witch powers, the student council scheming, the plotlines involving characters losing and regaining memories — all of it receives closure. The supporting cast members get their own storylines resolved too. There are no dangling cliffhangers or loose ends designed to tease a sequel that never comes.

The final chapters feel earned rather than rushed. Yoshikawa uses the full 243 chapters to develop the relationship naturally, so when the payoff comes, it lands with real weight. Readers who’ve been burned by romance manga that string things along forever and then fumble the ending can breathe easy here.

What a Complete Set Looks Like

Collecting the full series in English is straightforward, but the format shifts partway through, so here’s a clear breakdown.

Japanese edition: 28 volumes, published by Kodansha.

English edition: 22 physical releases, also published by Kodansha. The structure works like this:

• Volumes 1–16 — standard single-volume editions (one English book = one Japanese volume)
• Volumes 17-18 through 27-28 — 2-in-1 omnibus editions, meaning each book combines two Japanese volumes into one thicker binding

The math checks out: 16 single volumes plus 6 omnibus editions (each covering 2 volumes) accounts for all 28 Japanese volumes. Nothing is cut or missing from the English release. The story content inside the omnibus editions is identical to the single volumes — they simply bind two volumes together in one book. The reading experience doesn’t change at all when you hit the omnibus portion. The entire 243-chapter story is available.

Both print and digital formats are available for the English edition. Digital editions can be found through platforms like Kindle, Kobo, and other major ebook retailers. Print copies are available at bookstores and online retailers. So you can choose whichever format you prefer.

The age rating is 16+, which fits — the series includes some sexually suggestive content (what manga readers call “fanservice,” meaning panels or scenes designed more for audience appeal than storytelling) and mature themes alongside its comedy and romance.

If you’re looking to start collecting, volume 1 is the natural entry point.

Related Works by Miki Yoshikawa

Once you finish Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches, there’s no direct sequel or spin-off (a separate series featuring side characters or related storylines) continuing the story. The manga tells a complete narrative and ends. That’s it — and honestly, that’s part of what makes it satisfying.

However, Miki Yoshikawa didn’t stop making manga. Her next major series is A Couple of Cuckoos (the Japanese title is カッコウの許嫁), another romance-driven story. If you enjoy Yoshikawa’s art style and her approach to romantic comedy, it’s worth checking out after you finish Yamada-kun.

There’s also an anime adaptation — an animated television version — of Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches for readers who want to experience the story in animated form, or who came to the manga from the anime and want to know what happens next. The anime covers only a portion of the manga’s story, so the manga goes significantly further in both plot and character development. If you’re deciding between the two, the manga is the more complete experience by a wide margin — the anime leaves out major portions of the story, including entire groups of witches and critical developments in Yamada and Shiraishi’s relationship. The anime works as an introduction, but the manga is where the full story lives.

Where to Start Reading

The reading order here is simple: start with volume 1 and read straight through to volume 28. The story is completely linear. There are no prequels (earlier-set stories), side stories, or alternate reading orders to worry about.

For English readers, the only thing to keep in mind is the format transition. You’ll read single volumes from 1 through 16, and then the 2-in-1 omnibus editions pick up from volumes 17-18 onward. The story continues seamlessly — Kodansha shifted to a different binding format for the back half of the series, but the content flows directly from one volume to the next without any gaps or changes.

The full English edition is published by Kodansha and available in both digital and print. Digital is convenient if you want to start reading immediately through platforms like Kindle or Kobo. Print is great if you like having the physical collection on your shelf. Library services may also carry the digital editions, so it’s worth checking your local library’s digital catalog if you want to sample the series before buying.

If you watched the anime first: the anime adaptation covers only a portion of the manga. The manga continues well beyond where the anime leaves off, with major storylines, new witch powers, and significant development in Yamada and Shiraishi’s relationship that the anime never reaches. Starting from volume 1 is still recommended even if you’ve seen the anime — the manga includes more detail and context than the animated version — but if you’re eager to get to material the anime didn’t cover, you’ll find it fairly quickly once you move past the section of the story the anime adapted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a sequel to Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches?

No direct sequel exists. The story ends with volume 28, and Yoshikawa moved on to her next series, A Couple of Cuckoos. Yamada and Shiraishi’s story is complete.

How many chapters does the manga have?

243 chapters across 28 volumes.

Is the English translation complete?

Yes. Kodansha’s English edition covers all 28 Japanese volumes through a combination of 16 single volumes and 6 two-in-one omnibus editions. Nothing is missing — the full story is available in English in both print and digital.

Is Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches a romance manga?

Yes. It was published in a shonen magazine (targeting a young male audience) and blends supernatural comedy, school drama, and mystery elements. But the romance between Yamada and Shiraishi is the emotional core of the entire series. If you’re looking for a manga where the romantic relationship genuinely matters and reaches a real conclusion, this qualifies. The comedy and supernatural elements serve the romance rather than overshadowing it.

What age group is the manga rated for?

The English edition carries a 16+ age rating. There’s some sexually suggestive content and mature thematic material, but nothing extreme.

Can I read it digitally?

Yes. The full English edition is available in digital format through major ebook platforms like Kindle and Kobo, alongside print editions at bookstores and online retailers.