Masamune-kun’s Revenge Manga Reading Order (2026)

Good news: the Masamune-kun’s Revenge manga reading order is one of the simplest in the medium. There are no spin-offs branching in weird directions, no alternate timelines, and no “where do I even start?” confusion. One main series, read in numbered order — that’s the whole thing.

Here’s how to read the full story from start to finish.

The Short Answer — How to Read Masamune-kun’s Revenge in Order

The reading order is straightforward:

1. Masamune-kun’s Revenge (main series) — Volumes 1–10. Read this first, from Volume 1 onward.
2. Masamune-kun’s Revenge Vol. 11: After School — a bonus content collection wrapping up the Seven Seas run. Read this after finishing Volume 10.

That’s it. That’s the whole reading order. Eleven volumes total for the complete English-language run.

The main series, written by Hazuki Takeoka with art by Tiv, tells the complete core story across ten volumes. Volume 11, titled “After School,” collects bonus material and is the final volume in Seven Seas Entertainment’s English release. The English editions are published by Seven Seas (a manga and light novel publisher that localizes Japanese titles for English-speaking readers) as single volumes, and they’re the standard — and only — English-language edition available. No decision paralysis about which version to buy — just grab Volume 1 and start reading.

A note on the sequel: A sequel manga titled Masamune-kun’s Revenge engagement was serialized in Japan from April to December 2023, written by the same team (Takeoka and Tiv). As of this writing, no English-language release has been announced. Don’t confuse this with Masamune-kun’s Revenge R, which is the title of the anime’s second season — not a manga series.

Editions Available in English

One of the nicest things about picking up this series is that the edition landscape is completely uncomplicated.

Seven Seas Single Volumes

Seven Seas Entertainment publishes the English translation of Masamune-kun’s Revenge in standard single-volume format. These are available in both physical paperback and digital editions. There are no omnibus collections (larger books that bundle multiple volumes into one), no deluxe hardcovers, and no special box set editions to weigh against each other. The single volumes are what’s available, and they’re well-produced, affordable manga volumes at a typical retail price point.

Digital Availability

If you prefer reading digitally, most volumes are available across major digital platforms including Kindle, Kobo, and BookWalker (a digital storefront that specializes in manga and light novels). Digital availability may vary by volume due to licensing restrictions, but where available, the digital editions contain the same content as the physical volumes — same chapter breaks, same translation.

The Bottom Line on Editions

This is one of those rare cases where there’s genuinely nothing to compare. You’re picking between physical and digital, and that’s the only choice you need to make. Just pick your preferred format and start reading.

Complete Reading Order — Volume by Volume

Here’s the full reading path broken down so you know what to expect as you move through the story. These descriptions are kept spoiler-light — just enough to orient you on where you are in the narrative.

Masamune-kun’s Revenge — Main Series (10 Volumes)

The main series follows Masamune Makabe, a boy who was cruelly rejected and nicknamed “Pig’s Foot” by the beautiful Aki Adagaki when they were children. Devastated, Masamune transformed himself through years of diet and exercise into one of the best-looking guys in school. Now he’s transferred to Aki’s school with one goal: make her fall in love with him, then break her heart as payback. It’s a revenge plot that’s way more lighthearted and funny than it sounds.

Volumes 1–2: The Setup

Masamune enrolls at Aki’s school and begins his revenge plan. We meet the core cast, including Aki (nicknamed “Cruel Princess” for how she rejects every boy who confesses to her) and Yoshino Koiwai, Aki’s personal maid who becomes an unexpected ally — and complication — in Masamune’s scheme. These volumes establish the comedic tone and the surprisingly sweet dynamic between Masamune and Aki, even as he’s plotting against her.

Volumes 3–5: Complications and Rivals

The revenge plan hits turbulence. New characters enter the picture and throw wrenches into Masamune’s carefully laid scheme. The story explores school events and social dynamics that force Masamune and Aki closer together, even as misunderstandings and rival interests pull at them. These are the volumes where the romantic comedy hits its stride — lots of awkward moments, near-confessions, and comedic setbacks.

Volumes 6–8: Escalation and Revelations

The stakes get higher as the story builds toward its emotional core. Secrets from the characters’ shared past start surfacing, and the “revenge” premise begins evolving into something more genuine. School festivals, summer breaks, and group dynamics push relationships to turning points. The comedy is still present, but the emotional weight of the story deepens considerably.

Volumes 9–10: The Finale

The main series builds toward its climax as Masamune confronts what he actually wants — and whether revenge was ever really the point. The final volumes resolve the central romantic conflict and bring the main story to its conclusion. Without spoiling specifics, the ending addresses the core question the series has been asking since Volume 1: what happens when your revenge plot turns into real feelings?

What About a Sequel Manga?

If you’ve finished Volume 11 and want more, there is a sequel manga — but it’s not available in English. Masamune-kun’s Revenge engagement was serialized in Japan from April to December 2023, written by the same team (Takeoka and Tiv), and published as the series’ 12th and 13th tankōbon volumes. It continues the story beyond where the main manga ended. However, no English-language release has been announced, so it’s currently accessible only to Japanese-language readers.

Don’t confuse the sequel manga with Masamune-kun’s Revenge R, which is the title of the anime’s second season (12 episodes, aired July–September 2023) — not a manga series. If you see “R” attached to this franchise, it refers to the anime continuation.

Bonus Content and Side Stories

The individual volumes of the main series include bonus pages and short extra comics (called “omake” in manga — these are quick, lighthearted sketches or gag strips printed at the end of a volume, right alongside the main chapters). There are no separately published side stories you need to track down to complete the experience. Everything is contained within the numbered volumes — another point in favor of this series’ reader-friendly structure.

Anime vs. Manga — Where They Overlap and Diverge

Masamune-kun’s Revenge has an anime adaptation, and if you watched it first, you might be wondering how much of the manga it covers and whether you can skip ahead.

What the Anime Covers

The anime adapts roughly the first half of the main manga’s story. It covers the premise, the main cast, and several key story developments. That first season covered roughly the first half of the manga. A second season — Masamune-kun’s Revenge R (2023) — adapted the remaining material, so viewers who watched both seasons have seen the full main story in anime form.

Should You Skip Ahead in the Manga?

The short answer: no, and here’s why.

Even for the material the anime does cover, the manga includes more detail, more of the characters’ inner thoughts and reactions, more comedy beats, and scenes that were trimmed or cut for the adaptation. Starting from Volume 1 gives you the full experience. The pacing is different in manga form — you can linger on moments, flip back to re-read a scene, and catch details that flash by in animation.

More importantly, even viewers who watched both anime seasons will find that the manga offers a richer, more complete version of the story — with more character interiority, comedy beats, and scenes that were compressed or cut in the adaptation. If you want the fullest version of the story, the manga is where you’ll find it.

The Recommendation

Start from Volume 1 of the manga regardless of whether you’ve seen the anime. You’ll appreciate the extra detail in the early sections, and you’ll seamlessly continue into the material the anime never reached. Think of the anime as a preview — the manga is the complete picture.

Tips for First-Time Readers

What Kind of Story Is This?

Masamune-kun’s Revenge is a romantic comedy with a revenge-driven premise that’s played mostly for laughs and romantic tension. Despite the word “revenge” in the title, this isn’t a dark or gritty series. The tone is lighthearted school romance with comedic situations, misunderstandings, and the gradual realization — the kind that builds chapter by chapter — that feelings are more complicated than plans. If you enjoy series where characters scheme their way into catching feelings they didn’t intend to have, you’ll feel right at home here.

Beginner-Friendly?

Extremely. This is one of the easiest manga series to pick up for someone new to the medium:

• No complex reading order. You’re reading one series, then its sequel. That’s it.
• No spin-offs to track. No “do I need to read this other manga first?” questions.
• Standard manga formatting. Manga reads right to left — you open the book from what feels like the “back” in English, and read panels from right to left across each page. It feels natural within a few pages, and most volumes include a brief guide on the first or last page if you get turned around.
• Consistent English translation. Seven Seas keeps the translation and lettering quality steady across volumes.

Content and Age Appropriateness

The series is suitable for teen readers and up. It’s a school-set romantic comedy with some playful moments of exaggerated embarrassment and comedic situations — characters getting flustered, walking in on awkward scenarios, over-the-top reactions to romantic tension — but nothing that goes beyond what you’d find in a typical teen-rated manga. The themes — insecurity about appearance, childhood grudges, learning to be honest about your feelings — are relatable and handled with humor.

One Important Tip

Read in the order listed above — start at Volume 1 and go straight through. Don’t skip ahead because something later sounds more interesting. The emotional payoff of the later volumes depends entirely on watching these characters grow from Volume 1. Masamune’s journey from calculated revenge-seeker to someone grappling with genuine feelings only works if you’ve been there for the whole ride.

Start Here — The Recommended Order and Edition to Pick Up Today

Your Reading Path

Order	Series	Volumes	Format
1	Masamune-kun’s Revenge (main series)	Vols. 1–10	Seven Seas single volumes (physical or digital)
2	Masamune-kun’s Revenge Vol. 11: After School	1 volume	Seven Seas single volumes (physical or digital)

Start with Volume 1 of the main series. Read every volume in order through Volume 10, then finish with the After School collection. That’s the complete English-language run — 11 volumes total.

A sequel manga (Masamune-kun’s Revenge engagement) exists in Japanese but has no confirmed English release as of this writing.

Which Edition?

The Seven Seas single volumes — because they’re the only English edition that exists. Physical or digital, whichever you prefer. Both contain identical content, so it comes down to whether you like holding a book or reading on a screen.

Why This Series Is Worth Your Time

Masamune-kun’s Revenge takes a fun “what if?” premise — what if you got hot specifically to get revenge on your childhood bully-crush? — and turns it into a genuinely entertaining romantic comedy. The characters grow on you, the comedy lands consistently, and the romance builds naturally despite (or because of) the ridiculous starting premise. It’s a quick, satisfying read with a complete story that actually has an ending — all 11 volumes are out, no waiting, no cancellation cliffhanger.

Grab Volume 1 and see for yourself. You’ll know within the first few chapters whether this is your kind of series — and if you enjoy a good revenge-plot-turned-love-story with sharp comedy and characters who are more lovable than they’d ever admit, odds are you won’t want to stop.