Karino Takatsu’s romantic comedy manga series, Marry-Go-Round, is set to conclude with the release of its fourth compiled book volume. The announcement was made in the third volume of the manga, indicating an upcoming finale for the series.
The End of the “Marriage Share House” Story
The third volume of Marry-Go-Round, which was recently released, contained the revelation that the series would wrap up with its subsequent fourth volume. Fans of Karino Takatsu, known for her unique brand of humor and character-driven stories, will soon see the conclusion of this latest work.
About Marry-Go-Round
Marry-Go-Round centers on Mari Kazama, a private tutor who experiences a significant professional setback. In an effort to gain valuable life experience, he decides to move into a “marriage share house” and take on a teaching role there. The twist is that the residents of this share house are individuals who, ironically, have no desire to get married. The manga explores their lives and interactions within this unconventional living arrangement.
Author Karino Takatsu’s Notable Works
Karino Takatsu is a well-regarded manga artist with a history of successful series. She is most widely recognized for her popular manga Working!!, which she launched in Square Enix’s Shonen Gangan magazine in 2005. Working!! ran for 13 volumes, concluding in 2014, and inspired three television anime seasons and a spinoff anime. Crunchyroll streamed the anime series, while NIS America licensed and released the first two seasons in North America under the title Wagnaria!!. Takatsu has also authored other series such as Servant × Service and My Monster Girl’s Too Cool for You, both of which have been released in English by Yen Press, with Servant × Service also receiving a television anime adaptation.
Serialization and Publication
Marry-Go-Round began its serialization in Square Enix’s Young Gangan magazine in March 2023. The first compiled book volume was published in December 2023, followed by the second volume on September 25, leading up to the announcement of its impending conclusion with the fourth volume. The manga also briefly went on hiatus, returning in March.
