The popular shojo manga series, Lady Lucetta, Back from the Dead (Shi ni Modori Reijō no Lucetta), by Shinobu Amano, is officially set to conclude with its sixth compiled volume. The announcement was made in the fifth volume, confirming the romantic comedy’s impending finale, expected to ship in summer 2026.
The Journey of Lady Lucetta
Lady Lucetta, Back from the Dead embarked on its serialization journey in Hakusensha’s LaLa magazine in September 2022. The series quickly garnered attention for its unique premise and the engaging dynamic between its lead characters. Comikey publishes the manga in English, allowing international fans to follow Lucetta’s adventures.
A Tale of Second Chances and Hidden Love
The story revolves around Lady Lucetta Ambridge, a noblewoman facing dire straits. To salvage her family from financial ruin, Lucetta agrees to a political marriage with Kyle Wisley, a nouveau riche businessman seeking a noble title. However, their loveless union takes a sudden, tragic turn when Lucetta is killed by an assailant with a grudge against Kyle on their wedding day. Miraculously, she is sent two years back in time.
Armed with knowledge of the future, Lucetta resolves to prevent her family’s downfall and escape her fated marriage. She secretly adopts the persona of a highly accurate fortune-teller, aiming to earn enough to pay off her family’s debts and secure her freedom to marry for love. The plot thickens when Kyle himself seeks her prophetic guidance, inadvertently revealing his long-held, secret affections for Lucetta. This sets the stage for a comedic and romantic battle of wills between the determined Lucetta and the unexpectedly smitten Kyle.
Shinobu Amano’s Renowned Work
Shinobu Amano is well-regarded in the manga industry, known for crafting engaging shojo narratives. Her previous notable work includes Last Game, which was also serialized in Hakusensha’s LaLa magazine from 2011 to 2016 and compiled into 11 volumes. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes Last Game in English. Amano’s distinct storytelling style, blending romance with elements of comedy and fantasy, has resonated with readers, making Lady Lucetta, Back from the Dead another cherished title in her bibliography.
Fans eagerly await the release of the sixth and final volume in summer 2026 to see how Lady Lucetta’s journey of love, debt, and destiny ultimately concludes.
