Junjou Romantica Volume 27 Jun 2026

A "Special Edition" was released alongside the standard version in Japan. Ubuy Ethiopia

Shungiku Nakamura has written a volume that respects her characters’ ages and experiences. The fans who started reading Junjou Romantica as teenagers are now adults—perhaps with careers, mortgages, and relationships of their own. This volume speaks directly to them, saying: Love is hard. It will hurt. But it is worth it. junjou romantica volume 27

Nowaki is now a successful pediatrician, but his demanding residency has left him exhausted and emotionally distant. Hiroki, ever the tsundere, tries to pretend he doesn’t mind the late nights and canceled dates. However, a small but devastating panel reveals everything: Hiroki sitting alone at a fancy restaurant he booked for Nowaki’s birthday, a single unlit candle on a cake. A "Special Edition" was released alongside the standard

Includes the usual bonus manga pages, author’s notes (by Shungiku Nakamura), and occasional comedic shorts featuring the characters. This volume speaks directly to them, saying: Love is hard

Enter . Released in Japan in late 2022 (and subsequently in English by Kadokawa), this installment is widely regarded by the fandom as a pivotal moment in the franchise's history. It is a volume that moves past the "will-they-won't-they" dynamics of early courtship and dives headfirst into the complexities of long-term commitment, professional jealousy, and the terrifying reality of separation.

Continues the story of Nowaki’s medical career and Hiroki’s academic life, often exploring their emotional vulnerabilities and deepening commitment.