How Many Volumes of Oyasumi Punpun Are There?
There are two correct answers, and which one applies depends on the edition you’re looking at:
- English edition (VIZ Signature omnibus): 7 volumes
- Japanese edition (Shogakukan tankōbon): 13 volumes
For English-speaking readers, 7 volumes is the complete set. Inio Asano — the sole creator who both wrote and illustrated the series — ended the story in November 2013 at Chapter 147. There are no additional volumes, spin-offs, or continuations. Goodnight Punpun (the official English title) is a finished series with a definitive ending.
It’s also worth noting that there is no anime adaptation of Oyasumi Punpun. If you want to experience this story, manga is the only way — and 7 books is all it takes.
Why You See Two Different Numbers Online
This trips up a lot of people, and it’s totally understandable. The manga was originally published in Japan as 13 standard-sized volumes by Shogakukan (the Japanese publisher) between 2007 and 2013. When VIZ Media brought it to English-speaking markets, they chose an omnibus format — bundling two Japanese volumes into one larger book.
Volumes 1 through 6 of the English edition each contain two Japanese volumes, making them roughly 400–450 pages each. Volume 7 is the odd one out: since 13 is an odd number, it only contains the final Japanese volume (Volume 13) and clocks in at about 272 pages. If you pick it up and think “this is way thinner than the others,” that’s why. It’s not missing anything.
Both editions contain every single chapter and page of the manga. Nothing was cut, rearranged, or added. The only difference is how many physical books the 147 chapters are split across.
Complete Volume Guide — What Each Book Contains
Here’s a full breakdown of the English omnibus volumes, what Japanese volumes they correspond to, and which chapters are inside each one. This is handy if you’re collecting them one at a time or trying to figure out where you left off.
| English Vol. | Japanese Vols. | Chapters | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vol. 1 | Vols. 1–2 | 1–23 | March 15, 2016 |
| Vol. 2 | Vols. 3–4 | 24–46 | June 21, 2016 |
| Vol. 3 | Vols. 5–6 | 47–67 | Sept. 20, 2016 |
| Vol. 4 | Vols. 7–8 | 68–89 | Dec. 20, 2016 |
| Vol. 5 | Vols. 9–10 | 90–110 | March 21, 2017 |
| Vol. 6 | Vols. 11–12 | 111–134 | June 20, 2017 |
| Vol. 7 | Vol. 13 | 135–147 | Sept. 19, 2017 |
The entire English run was published in just 18 months, from March 2016 to September 2017. All seven volumes are currently in print, so you won’t have to hunt down out-of-print copies or pay collector’s prices.
Buying the Complete Set — What You Need to Know
To own the complete Oyasumi Punpun story, all you need are Volumes 1 through 7 of the VIZ Signature English omnibus. That’s it. No single-chapter pamphlets to track down, no magazine issues, no separate side stories floating around.
A few things worth knowing before you buy:
- Physical editions are widely available from major bookstores and online retailers. The print quality is excellent, which matters a lot for this series — Inio Asano’s art is incredibly detailed, mixing hand-drawn characters with photo-realistic backgrounds. It looks gorgeous on paper.
- Digital editions of all 7 volumes are available through VIZ Media if you prefer reading on a tablet or e-reader.
- Volume 7 is thinner — about 272 pages compared to roughly 448 pages for the other volumes. This is normal. It contains only one Japanese volume instead of two, but it has the complete ending of the story.
- Right-to-left reading — the English edition preserves the original Japanese reading direction, as is standard for VIZ manga releases. You start from what would be the “back” of a Western book and read panels from right to left.
The omnibus format is actually a nice way to read Punpun. Each volume gives you a big, satisfying chunk of story, and the slightly oversized format lets you appreciate the artwork at a generous size.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 7 volumes really the complete story?
Yes. All 147 chapters from all 13 original Japanese volumes are included in the 7-volume English omnibus set. Nothing is cut, censored, or abridged. You’re getting the exact same manga — just bound differently.
Do I need the Japanese version to get the full experience?
No. The VIZ Media English translation is complete and faithful to the original. The only reasons to buy the Japanese 13-volume edition would be if you read Japanese or if you specifically want the smaller-format books.
Why is Volume 7 so much thinner than the others?
Volumes 1 through 6 each combine two Japanese volumes, making them around 400–450 pages. Volume 7 contains only the final Japanese volume (Vol. 13), so it’s roughly half the thickness at about 272 pages. It’s not missing any content — it’s just the last piece of the story, and there wasn’t enough material left to pair it with another volume.
Will there ever be more Oyasumi Punpun volumes?
No. Inio Asano completed the series in November 2013 with a definitive ending at Chapter 147. No sequel, spin-off, or continuation has been announced, and given the nature of the story’s conclusion, a follow-up would be very unlikely.
Is there an anime adaptation?
No. As of now, there is no anime adaptation of Oyasumi Punpun, and none has been officially announced. The manga is the only way to experience the story.