Is Kaguya-sama wo Kataritai Worth Reading?
Quick Answer
Yes, if you're already a Kaguya-sama fan looking for more quick, gag-strip comedy set in that world -- but it's not the place to start if you haven't read the original.
Quick Verdict
“This is a fun, bite-sized companion comic that mines its comedy from the gap between what two outside observers assume about the Student Council and the far stranger truth.”
Best for: existing Kaguya-sama: Love is War fans who want more gag-strip comedy from the same world.
Not for: readers who haven't read the main Kaguya-sama series -- the jokes depend on knowing that cast and story.
- Type
- Manga
- Genres
- School Life, Comedy
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Aka Akasaka (original creator), G3 Iida (story & art)
| Quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Format | Manga (seinen), 200 chapters, 8 volumes |
| Run | 2018–2022 · completed |
| Community score | AniList 7.2 |
| Content | None of note -- a light school-comedy 4-koma spinoff. |
What It's About
Erika Kose and Karen Kino are members of Shuchiin Academy's Mass Media Club, and they're obsessed with the school's Student Council -- specifically, with the relationship between Vice President Kaguya Shinomiya and President Miyuki Shirogane. Erika idolizes Kaguya outright, while Karen is convinced the two of them belong together romantically. The problem is, neither of them has any real idea what actually goes on behind closed doors in the student council room, and the entire comedy runs on the gap between what they assume is happening and the far stranger reality.
Why It Works
As a 4-koma spinoff of Kaguya-sama: Love is War, this works best as a companion piece rather than a standalone read -- the jokes depend on knowing the original cast and their actual dynamics, which makes the contrast with Erika and Karen's wildly off-base theories land. The gag-strip format keeps each joke short and punchy, and the 8-volume, 207-chapter run gives it plenty of room to mine new angles on the same basic premise without feeling padded.
Who Should Read This
This is squarely for existing Kaguya-sama fans who want more comedy set in that world from an outside, in-universe perspective. It's a fun bonus read, not a good entry point if you haven't read the main series first.
Where to Read It
No official English release currently exists for this spinoff specifically.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- A fun, low-commitment gag-strip format that's easy to pick up in short bursts
- A genuinely funny outside-perspective take on the original series' central couple
- A long, complete run with plenty of material
Weaknesses
- Not a good entry point without having read the main Kaguya-sama series first
- No official English release currently exists
Similar Titles
The original series this spinoff is based on -- read it first for the jokes here to land.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kaguya-sama wo Kataritai finished, and is the ending good?
Yes, it's complete at 207 chapters across 8 volumes.
Do I need to read Kaguya-sama: Love is War first?
Yes -- this is a spinoff gag comic that depends on knowing the original series' characters and story to land its jokes.
How long is Kaguya-sama wo Kataritai?
It runs 207 chapters across 8 volumes, a fairly substantial but complete run.
Where can I read Kaguya-sama wo Kataritai?
No official English release currently exists for this spinoff specifically.
