Akita Publishing’s Monthly Princess magazine announced on Friday that Junko’s manga, Shirayuki Yume to n-Nin no Yume Kareshi (titled Yume Shirayuki and the ## Dream Boyfriends), will conclude its serialization in the magazine’s upcoming issue on January 6, 2026. The romantic comedy, which began in October 2024, will wrap up its story of imaginary boyfriends coming to life.
The End of a Brief Run
The announcement in the January 2026 issue of Monthly Princess confirmed the impending end of the series, less than two years after its debut. The second compiled book volume of Shirayuki Yume to n-Nin no Yume Kareshi was released by Akita Publishing on August 18, 2025. Fans will now look forward to the final chapter to see how Yume’s fantastical journey concludes.
A Synopsis of Shirayuki Yume to n-Nin no Yume Kareshi
The manga centers on Yume Shirayuki, a woman in her thirties leading an ordinary office worker’s life. During her junior high school years, Yume harbored a strong obsession with imaginary boyfriends, which she meticulously documented in a notebook. The narrative takes an unbelievable turn when these long-forgotten “dream boyfriends” suddenly manifest in her reality. This premise explores the humorous and romantic entanglements that arise when childhood fantasies collide with adult life.
Junko’s Prolific Career in Manga
Junko is a well-known manga artist with a history of creating popular shoujo titles. Her previous works include critically acclaimed series that have also received anime adaptations.
Kiss Him, Not Me
Perhaps Junko’s most recognized work, Kiss Him, Not Me (Watashi ga Motete Dōsunda), ran in Bessatsu Friend from 2013 to 2018. The story followed Kae Serinuma, a fujoshi (a female fan of male homosexual relationships) who, after losing weight due to the shock of her favorite anime character’s death, suddenly becomes attractive to four boys at her school. The manga concluded with 14 compiled volumes and inspired a 12-episode television anime series that aired in 2016. Crunchyroll streamed the anime as it aired, and Funimation provided an English dub.
Other Notable Works
Before Shirayuki Yume to n-Nin no Yume Kareshi, Junko also penned Star-Crossed!! (Wota Doru: Oshi ga Watashi de Watashi ga Oshi de), which launched in June 2019 and concluded in September 2020. Kodansha USA Publishing released the four-volume manga digitally. Junko’s consistent output of romantic comedies and shoujo series has garnered a dedicated fanbase.
The conclusion of Shirayuki Yume to n-Nin no Yume Kareshi marks another chapter in Junko’s diverse career, leaving fans to anticipate her next creative endeavor.
