The romantic comedy manga series, “Hitting Rewind with You” (Okuremashite Seishun), is set to conclude with its 20th chapter in the upcoming issue of Kodansha’s Dessert magazine, hitting shelves in September. Fans of the series can anticipate the final installment, bringing the story of college students Wakaba Kayano and Fumito to its conclusion.
The End of a Collegiate Romance
“Hitting Rewind with You” by Hanamaru Kira captivated readers with its sweet and often silly premise. The manga revolves around Wakaba Kayano, a 20-year-old college student who, having focused solely on her studies in high school, missed out on typical teenage romantic experiences. In a whimsical attempt to reclaim those lost moments, she dons her old high school uniform on Halloween, where she serendipitously encounters Fumito, a boy also dressed in a high school uniform.
Their blossoming romance takes an amusing turn when both discover they are, in fact, college students, leading to a “non-age gap romance” filled with youthful nostalgia. The series has been praised for its fun and escapist narrative, appealing to fans of other popular romantic comedies.
Publication Details and English Release
The manga has been serialized in Kodansha’s Dessert magazine, with its final Chapter 20 appearing in the next issue. In English, the series has been licensed by Kodansha Comics, with the first volume slated for release in February 2026. The Japanese run will conclude with a total of five volumes.
While the early volumes received positive feedback for their relationship progression, some readers have noted that the later stages of the story became somewhat repetitive. Despite this, “Hitting Rewind with You” has garnered a dedicated following for its endearing characters and lighthearted exploration of second chances at youth.
