How Many Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Manga Volumes Are There?
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun currently has 25 published volumes in Japan as of October 2025. The English edition from Yen Press has 23 volumes in print, with Volume 24 scheduled for July 28, 2026. The manga, written and illustrated by the creative duo AidaIro (Iro writes and Aida illustrates), ran in Square Enix’s Monthly GFantasy — a Japanese manga magazine — from 2014 and is currently on indefinite hiatus following illustrator Aida’s sudden illness. The series is on indefinite hiatus — a return date has not been announced.
Volume 22, the most recent collected edition, was released in Japan on April 25, 2025 and covers chapters 108 through 112. Chapter 113 was published in May 2025, after which the series went on indefinite hiatus in the magazine’s July 2025 issue, which shipped on May 17, 2025. That last chapter has not yet been collected into a book. Volume 23 is scheduled for August 25, 2025 in Japan and March 17, 2026 in English, and is expected to include it.
The English translation is published by Yen Press, a North American company that specializes in translated manga and light novels. As of early 2025, 20 English volumes are in print, with Volumes 21 through 23 releasing on a rolling schedule through early 2026. Each English volume costs $13.00 USD and carries a Teen age rating.
Beyond the numbered main series, there are two additional books: Volume 0, which collects AidaIro’s original prototype one-shot (a self-contained single-chapter story created before the full series began) from 2013, and After-school Hanako-kun, a standalone spin-off volume of comedic side stories. Neither is required to follow the main story, but both offer extra content for readers who want more from the series.
What Is Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun About?
The series is set at Kamome Academy, a school haunted by supernatural beings tied to a set of campus legends called the Seven Mysteries. The story draws from the real Japanese folklore figure Hanako-san — a ghost said to haunt school bathrooms across the country. It is one of the most well-known urban legends in Japan, and nearly every Japanese schoolchild has heard some version of the tale. In this manga, the bathroom ghost turns out to be a boy named Hanako-kun, and the story follows what happens when a student named Nene Yashiro summons him.
Nene is looking for help with a love wish, but things go sideways and she ends up bound to Hanako as his assistant. Together with Kou Minamoto — a classmate who comes from a family of exorcists, meaning people trained to confront and banish supernatural beings — they investigate disturbances caused by the other Mysteries. Each Mystery is both a ghost and the ruler of a specific supernatural territory within the school, and when one of them starts acting outside its boundaries, trouble follows.
The tone shifts as the series progresses. Early volumes lean toward comedy and light supernatural encounters, while later volumes move into heavier emotional territory as Nene learns the truth about Hanako’s past. He was once a living student named Amane Yugi, and the circumstances of his death — along with his complicated relationship with his twin brother Tsukasa — form the backbone of the series’ darker second half.
Complete Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Manga Volumes List With Release Dates
Below is every Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun manga volume, including Japanese and English release dates. The English editions are published by Yen Press. Each volume contains four to six chapters and runs around 180 to 192 pages.
Volumes 1–5: Introducing the Seven Mysteries
The first five volumes establish the world of Kamome Academy and introduce the central cast. Nene meets Hanako-kun, becomes his assistant, and starts encountering the school’s Seven Mysteries one by one. Kou Minamoto joins the group as an ally, and readers get the first hints about Hanako’s identity as the ghost of a former student.
- Volume 1 (Chapters 1–5) — Japan: November 27, 2014 | English: January 21, 2020
- Volume 2 (Chapters 6–10) — Japan: August 22, 2015 | English: March 17, 2020
- Volume 3 (Chapters 11–15) — Japan: March 18, 2016 | English: May 19, 2020
- Volume 4 (Chapters 16–20) — Japan: September 27, 2016 | English: July 21, 2020
- Volume 5 (Chapters 21–25) — Japan: March 27, 2017 | English: September 15, 2020
Volumes 6–10: Deepening the Mystery
The middle stretch of the series introduces Teru Minamoto, Kou’s older brother and the student council president, who has his own abilities for dealing with supernatural threats. These volumes also spend more time on Hanako’s backstory, gradually revealing his identity as Amane Yugi and the tragedy that turned him into a ghost. The tone begins shifting toward more emotionally intense territory.
- Volume 6 (Chapters 26–30) — Japan: August 26, 2017 | English: November 17, 2020
- Volume 7 (Chapters 31–35) — Japan: March 27, 2018 | English: January 19, 2021
- Volume 8 (Chapters 36–40) — Japan: August 27, 2018 | English: March 23, 2021
- Volume 9 (Chapters 41–45) — Japan: March 27, 2019 | English: May 18, 2021
- Volume 10 (Chapters 46–50) — Japan: August 27, 2019 | English: July 20, 2021
Volumes 11–15: The Picture Perfect Storyline
Starting around Volume 11, the series enters one of its longest continuous storylines. Nene, Hanako, and Kou become trapped inside a supernatural painting where they find an alternate version of Kamome Academy — one where Amane Yugi is still alive. Nene interacts with the living Amane and learns more about his life before death, including the strained relationship between Amane and his twin brother Tsukasa. These volumes explore whether Amane’s fate could have gone differently, and they mark the point where the series becomes noticeably darker and more emotionally complex.
- Volume 11 (Chapters 51–55) — Japan: January 27, 2020 | English: September 21, 2021
- Volume 12 (Chapters 56–60) — Japan: August 27, 2020 | English: November 16, 2021
- Volume 13 (Chapters 61–66) — Japan: March 27, 2021 | English: March 22, 2022
- Volume 14 (Chapters 67–72) — Japan: August 27, 2021 | English: July 19, 2022
- Volume 15 (Chapters 73–77) — Japan: March 25, 2022 | English: November 15, 2022
Volumes 16–22 (and Upcoming Volume 23): The Final Storyline
The final stretch of Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun deals with the collapse of the boundary between the living world and the supernatural world. Tsukasa Yugi’s return disrupts the balance of the Seven Mysteries, and the school’s ghosts grow increasingly unstable. Hanako’s hold on his role as the Seventh Mystery is threatened, and the full truth about the Yugi twins’ past comes to light. These volumes build toward the series’ hiatus point at Chapter 113, publishedhed on May 17, 2025, in Monthly GFantasy’s July 2025 issue.
- Volume 16 (Chapters 78–82) — Japan: August 25, 2022 | English: April 18, 2023
- Volume 17 (Chapters 83–87) — Japan: March 27, 2023 | English: October 31, 2023
- Volume 18 (Chapters 88–92) — Japan: August 25, 2023 | English: March 19, 2024
- Volume 19 (Chapters 93–97) — Japan: January 25, 2024 | English: August 20, 2024
- Volume 20 (Chapters 98–102) — Japan: June 27, 2024 | English: January 21, 2025
- Volume 21 (Chapters 103–107) — Japan: November 27, 2024 | English: June 17, 2025
- Volume 22 (Chapters 108–112) — Japan: April 25, 2025 | English: July 22, 2025
- Volume 23 (Chapter 113+) — Japan: August 25, 2025 | English: March 17, 2026
Volume 23 collects chapters leading up to the hiatus. Volume 24 is confirmed for English release in July 2026. Readers following the English Yen Press releases will need to wait until March 2026 for the complete story in collected form.
Volume 0 and After-school Hanako-kun
Two additional books sit outside the main numbered series:
Volume 0 collects the prototype one-shot that AidaIro created before the full series began. Originally published in Monthly GFantasy in 2013, this early version features different character designs and a condensed version of the premise. It was released in Japan on December 27, 2019, and in English on January 17, 2023. Volume 0 is not required reading — it is a curiosity for fans who want to see how the series looked before it became a long-running title.
After-school Hanako-kun is a spin-off volume of short, lighthearted side stories featuring the main cast in comedic situations. It was released in Japan on August 27, 2019, and in English on April 20, 2021. Like Volume 0, it is entirely optional — these stories do not affect the main plot and can be read at any point after becoming familiar with the core characters.
Reading Order for New Readers
If you are starting Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun for the first time, the reading order is straightforward: begin with Volume 1 and read through Volume 22 (and eventually Volume 23 when it becomes available) in numerical order. The story follows a continuous narrative, and later volumes build directly on events from earlier ones. Skipping ahead will cause confusion, particularly from Volume 9 onward where the plot becomes more interconnected.
Volume 0 can be read at any time. Some readers enjoy looking at it before starting the main series to see the early character concepts, while others prefer reading it afterward to appreciate how much the designs and story evolved. After-school Hanako-kun can also be read at any point, though it works best after at least the first few volumes of the main series since the humor relies on knowing the characters.
Where to Buy Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Manga Volumes
The English editions published by Yen Press are widely available through major book retailers. Each volume is a standard manga-sized paperback priced at $13.00 USD with a Teen age rating. You can find them at bookstores like Barnes & Noble, online retailers like Amazon, and digital platforms including Kindle and Kobo.
As of October 2025, Volumes 1 through 23 are in print in English. Volume 24 is releasing on the following schedule:
- Volume 21 — June 17, 2025
- Volume 22 — July 22, 2025
- Volume 23 — March 17, 2026
If you want to start collecting now, the first 20 volumes are available to buy immediately. Volume 24 is scheduled for English release on July 28, 2026.
For readers who prefer digital, the English volumes are available as e-books through Yen Press’s digital partners, including Kindle, Kobo, and Apple Books. Digital pricing may vary by platform.
The Anime and How It Relates to the Manga
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun received an anime adaptation produced by Lerche, a Japanese animation studio known for its work on series like Assassination Classroom and Danganronpa. The first season aired in Japan from January to March 2020 and ran for 12 episodes. It covers roughly the first four volumes of the manga, ending before some of the series’ darker storylines begin.
The anime is a faithful adaptation that preserves AidaIro’s distinctive art style — characterized by bold lines, dramatic shading, and expressive character designs. It earned praise for its visual presentation and soundtrack, introducing many international viewers to the series for the first time. The English dub is available through Funimation (now Crunchyroll), making it accessible to viewers who prefer watching in English.
A second season aired in two cours: January to March 2025, and July to September 2025, for a total of 24 episodes. Fans waiting for more animated content should note that the anime currently covers only a small fraction of the full story — readers who want to see the Picture Perfect arc, the revelations about the Yugi twins, and the series’ conclusion will need to turn to the manga.
For viewers who watched the anime and want to continue in manga form, Volume 5 is the recommended starting point. However, reading from Volume 1 is ideal, as the manga includes details and character moments that the anime condensed or skipped.
Current Series Status
As of late 2025, Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun is on hiatus. Aida, the illustrator half of the creative duo AidaIro, fell ill in July 2025, with an indefinite hiatus announced in October 2025. No official timeline for its return has been announced. Square Enix and Monthly GFantasy have not provided updates beyond confirming the hiatus.
The Japanese release currently stands at 22 collected volumes, with Volume 23 scheduled for August 25, 2025. Whether that release date holds or faces delay depends on the production status, which remains uncertain given the circumstances.
Readers following the English Yen Press editions can continue collecting without interruption for now, as the translated volumes lag behind the Japanese releases by several months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun finished?
No. The manga is currently on hiatus due to illustrator Aida’s illness, with an indefinite hiatus announced in October 2025. The series has not reached its conclusion, and no end date has been announced. Readers should expect an indefinite wait before new chapters resume.
How many Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun volumes are there?
As of October 2025, there are 25 volumes in the main series in Japan. The English translation from Yen Press has volumes releasing through 2026, with Volume 24 confirmed for July 28, 2026. Two additional books — Volume 0 and the spin-off After-school Hanako-kun — exist outside the main numbered series.
Is there a Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun anime?
Yes. A 12-episode anime adaptation produced by Lerche aired from January to March 2020. It covers approximately the first four volumes of the manga. A second season was announced in 2025 but has not yet been released. The anime is available for streaming on Crunchyroll in both subtitled and dubbed formats.
What order should I read Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun in?
Read the main series volumes in numerical order, starting with Volume 1. The story is continuous and builds on itself — later volumes will not make sense without the earlier ones. Volume 0 and After-school Hanako-kun are optional side content that can be read at any point after you are familiar with the main characters.
Do I need to read Volume 0?
No. Volume 0 collects AidaIro’s prototype one-shot from 2013, which features earlier versions of the characters and a condensed take on the premise. It is a curiosity for fans rather than required reading. The main series tells its own complete story without any content from Volume 0.
Where can I buy the manga in English?
The English volumes published by Yen Press are available at most major bookstores including Barnes & Noble, online retailers like Amazon, and digital platforms such as Kindle, Kobo, and Apple Books. Each paperback volume costs $13.00 USD. Volumes 1 through 20 are currently in print, with the remaining volumes releasing through early 2026.