Akaza Samamiya’s Mr. Mallow Blue manga will receive a new side story titled Mr. Mallow Blue: After The Rain, set to debut in the March issue of Kadokawa’s Asuka magazine. The announcement comes shortly after the main series concluded its run in the magazine’s November issue, which was released on Wednesday.
Mr. Mallow Blue: After The Rain Announced
The November issue of Kadokawa’s Asuka magazine officially revealed the upcoming side story, Mr. Mallow Blue: After The Rain. Fans eager for more of Samamiya’s work can look forward to its publication in the March issue of the same magazine. This continuation provides an extended narrative for the series, which has garnered attention since its launch.
Conclusion of the Main Series and Final Volume Release
The main Mr. Mallow Blue manga officially concluded its serialization on Wednesday, with its final chapter appearing in the November issue of Asuka magazine. Kadokawa will release the sixth and final compiled book volume of the series on December 24. The manga originally launched in Kadokawa’s Monthly Asuka magazine in November 2019.
Synopsis of Mr. Mallow Blue
Mr. Mallow Blue delves into the lives of various social outcasts who find themselves converging. The story centers on characters such as a fragile girl, a shut-in, and a handsome man who uses a cold demeanor as a mask. The narrative explores themes of identity, mental health, and social relationships as these individuals, struggling to navigate a often harsh society, meet and experience transformative events. The manga’s title itself references the blue mallow flower, which changes color but not taste, symbolizing how the characters’ situations may shift, but their core struggles persist until they enact meaningful internal change.
Akaza Samamiya’s Previous Works
Akaza Samamiya is known for several other manga titles. Prior to Mr. Mallow Blue, Samamiya serialized Ballad x Opera in Monthly Asuka from May 2017 until September 2019. Another notable work by the author is the Bloody Mary manga series, which ran in Monthly Asuka from November 2013 to February 2017. Kadokawa published 10 volumes for Bloody Mary, and Viz Media released all 10 volumes in English.
