Norio Sakurai’s beloved romantic comedy series The Dangers in My Heart (Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu) has officially drawn to a close. The final chapter was published on September 15, 2026, on Akita Shoten’s Champion Cross platform, ending an eight-year story that resonated deeply with rom-com enthusiasts worldwide. With over 7 million copies currently in circulation, the franchise stands as one of the most successful modern coming-of-age stories in the shonen demographic.
The collected series will wrap up with Volume 14, scheduled for release on November 6, 2026. Alongside the standard release, Akita Shoten will publish a special edition bundled with Kyotaro Ichikawa’s 12th Junior High School Graduation Album Art Book, a commemorative 200-page collection featuring illustrations and production art from across the series' lifespan.
Author Gratitude & Franchise Legacy
Following the release of the final chapter, author Norio Sakurai published a handwritten note addressing readers who followed Kyotaro Ichikawa and Anna Yamada's evolving dynamic since its 2018 debut in Weekly Shonen Champion:
“I’m truly relieved from the bottom of my heart that I was able to bring more than eight years of serialization to a healthy and successful end…! I deeply feel that The Dangers in My Heart was a work blessed with so many wonderful ‘connections.’ Just like Kyotaro Ichikawa, who started out as a hopeless loner, the series itself grew through the many encounters it had.”
Norio Sakurai, Creator of The Dangers in My Heart
Anime Adaptation & Future Outlook
The manga's acclaim translated into a hugely successful TV anime adaptation produced by Shin-Ei Animation. After its debut in Spring 2023, the second season aired in Winter 2024, earning widespread praise and winning Anime of the Year at multiple industry awards. A third anime season has already been confirmed for a 2027 premiere.
For fans seeking additional story material, an official light novel featuring four original short stories—including a flash-forward scene depicting Kyotaro and Anna ten years in the future—was published in late 2025. North American publishing rights for the manga remain with Seven Seas Entertainment, while HIDIVE handles international anime streaming.
