One of the most relevant shoujo romances in recent years is about to turn its last page. Author Haruka Mitsui confirmed, through publisher Kodansha, that her manga Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You will end in February 2026. This decision marks the conclusion of a story that, since October 2020, has captivated readers by exploring youthful love and resilience during a global pandemic scenario. With this, the narrative following protagonist Mizuha and her friends reaches its climax after five years of publication, a period that also saw the work come to life on screen.
The farewell journey, however, has been in preparation since the 12th volume, released in August, which began a “countdown” to the end. The 13th and final original physical volume is already scheduled to arrive in Japanese bookstores on January 13, officially closing the series in the Nakayoshi magazine. For Brazilian fans, Kodansha USA continues to publish the volumes in English, with the ninth physical volume scheduled for December 30, 2025. This way, readers following the international version can follow the plot to its final conclusion in the coming months.
Anime Ensures the Story Continues on Screen
Despite the manga’s end, fans don’t have to say goodbye to the characters so soon. This is because the anime adaptation, which successfully premiered in January 2026, already has its second season confirmed. Scheduled to premiere on January 8, the new batch of episodes promises to explore the final story arcs. Crunchyroll, responsible for streaming the series, will broadcast the second season simultaneously with Japan for a vast list of regions, including all of South America and, of course, Brazil. The platform offers both the original audio and English dubbing, ensuring access to a wide audience.
Therefore, while the paper medium bids farewell, the animated version gains new momentum. This transition is common in the market but rarely happens so synchronized. The first season of the anime, available on Crunchyroll, has already shown how the story of Mizuha and her friends resonates with the audience, mixing teenage dramas with a universal context of overcoming. Thus, even with the manga concluded, 2025 will be a year of celebration for fans, who will be able to experience the exciting end of the story in two different ways: reading the final pages and watching the new episodes.
