So you’ve discovered I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too — whether through the anime or just browsing manga titles — and now you want to collect the manga editions. Good news: the edition landscape here is refreshingly simple. No confusing omnibus variants (collected volumes that bundle multiple books into one thicker release), no deluxe hardcovers to agonize over. But there are still a few things worth knowing before you start buying, especially with Japanese and English manga editions releasing on different schedules.
If you’re new to manga — Japanese comics that are read right-to-left and published as collected volumes — the basics here are easy to follow. This series has 7 Japanese volumes and 6 English volumes out so far, all in a single straightforward format. Let’s break down every manga edition available, the reading order, spinoff titles, and where the anime fits in.
All Manga Editions of I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World
Here’s the short version: the manga adaptation of I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too currently has 7 Japanese volumes (and the series is ongoing) alongside 6 English volumes published by Yen Press, a major English-language manga publisher.
The original story comes from author Miku, who wrote it as a light novel — a short, illustrated Japanese novel format that often serves as source material for manga and anime adaptations. The manga artwork is handled by Kazuomi Minatogawa. In Japan, it’s published by KADOKAWA under their Dengeki Comics NEXT label. In English, Yen Press carries the license (meaning they have the rights to translate and publish the series for English-speaking markets) and rates the series Teen, making it accessible for a broad audience.
Both the Japanese and English manga editions are available as standard collected volumes. Japan offers both print and digital formats. The English Yen Press volumes are available through major retailers.
No omnibus editions. No special collector’s editions. No box sets. Just numbered volumes in both languages — which honestly makes collecting a lot easier.
Japanese Manga Editions (KADOKAWA / Dengeki Comics NEXT)
The Japanese manga is published by KADOKAWA under the Dengeki Comics NEXT label. The manga is serialized — meaning individual chapters are published periodically — on ComicWalker, KADOKAWA’s free online manga reading platform. Those chapters are then collected into printed volumes. As of the latest verified data, 7 volumes have been released and the series is ongoing.
Japanese readers can pick up the manga in both print and digital formats — standard for most KADOKAWA manga releases.
Japanese Volume Release Dates
Here’s when each Japanese volume hit shelves:
| Volume | JP Release Date |
|---|---|
| Vol. 1 | August 26, 2020 |
| Vol. 2 | May 27, 2021 |
| Vol. 3 | March 10, 2022 |
| Vol. 4 | December 26, 2022 |
| Vol. 5 | August 25, 2023 |
| Vol. 6 | July 26, 2024 |
| Vol. 7 | December 27, 2025 |
A few things stand out from this schedule. The gap between Volume 1 and Volume 2 was about nine months, but later volumes settled into a roughly annual pace. That’s a pretty typical cadence for a manga that’s being serialized online and then collected into volumes — the artist needs time to build up enough chapters between releases.
Since the series is ongoing, more Japanese volumes are expected. Keep an eye on KADOKAWA’s Dengeki Comics NEXT listings for future announcements.
English Manga Editions (Yen Press)
Yen Press holds the English license for the manga, and they’ve released 6 volumes so far. The English manga editions carry a Teen age rating, so you don’t need to worry about mature content restrictions if you’re buying for a younger reader.
The English release currently trails the Japanese edition by one volume. That’s a pretty standard gap for Yen Press licenses — close enough that you won’t be waiting years to catch up, but far enough that Japanese readers will always be a step ahead.
What About English Volume Release Dates?
Unlike the Japanese volumes, exact English release dates for all volumes were not confirmed at the time of writing. For the most current information on upcoming English volume release dates and available formats, checking the Yen Press product listings directly is the most reliable approach. New volumes tend to be announced a few months before release, and Yen Press typically maintains a consistent release cadence once a series is established.
Getting Started with the English Manga Editions
If you’re ready to start, Volume 1 of the English edition is the natural entry point. It covers the opening chapters of the story where protagonist Yuuya Tenjou discovers a door to another world in his grandfather’s house — and his life changes completely from there. Yuuya gains powerful abilities in the fantasy world that also transform him physically in the real world, setting up the dual-world premise that drives the entire series.
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Reading Order for the Manga
This is one of those series where the reading order couldn’t be simpler: start at Volume 1 and read through the latest volume in numerical order. That’s it.
For Japanese readers, the full run is currently Volume 1 through Volume 7. For English readers, it’s Volume 1 through Volume 6, with more volumes expected as Yen Press continues the release.
There are no alternate editions that rearrange content, no omnibus volumes that bundle chapters differently, and no prequel volumes that need to be slotted in somewhere. The main manga tells a single continuous story across its numbered volumes.
The spinoff manga titles (covered in the next section) are separate series set in the same universe — they don’t interrupt the main manga’s reading order and can be read independently.
For anime viewers picking up the manga: Start from Volume 1 regardless of how far you’ve gotten in the anime. When a story is adapted from one format (like manga) into another (like anime), the adaptation typically condenses or skips scenes, character details, and quieter moments to fit the episode runtime. You’ll get more out of the story by reading from the beginning rather than trying to find where the anime left off.
Spinoff Manga and Related Works
The franchise includes two spinoff manga titles — separate series set in the same world that tell their own stories with different characters or perspectives:
- Girls’ Side — A spinoff manga that shifts focus to the female characters within the same world. This gives readers a different perspective on events and characters that the main series might only touch on briefly.
- Hojo Kaori-den — Another companion manga set in the same universe. This series follows its own storyline while connecting back to the broader world Miku created.
These are distinct manga titles, not alternate editions or reprints of the main series. You won’t find the same chapters repackaged — each spinoff tells its own story. Think of them as companion pieces: completely optional for enjoying the main manga, but appealing if you want to spend more time in the setting.
A note on English availability: The article focuses on the main manga’s English editions through Yen Press. Whether these spinoff titles have been licensed for English release was not confirmed at the time of writing, so availability may be limited to Japanese editions. Check Yen Press announcements for updates if you’re interested.
If you’re just starting out, focus on the main manga first. The spinoffs make a lot more sense once you’re familiar with the world and characters. They’re a nice “what to read next” option once you’ve caught up on the main volumes.
Anime Adaptation and Its Connection to the Manga Editions
The anime adaptation has been a big part of bringing new readers to the manga, so here’s how the two connect and why it matters for collectors:
- Season 1 of the TV anime started airing on April 6, 2023
- A TV Special aired on March 30, 2026
- Season 2 has been announced
The anime adaptation covers ground from the manga (and the original light novel), but like most adaptations, it makes its own choices about pacing and what to include. The manga gives you more detail and a different artistic take on the same story.
To be clear about the relationship between all three formats: Miku wrote the original light novel, Minatogawa adapted it into manga form with a distinct visual style and pacing, and the anime studio adapted the story again for television. All three tell the same core story, but each version has its own strengths. The manga lets you linger on artwork and absorb the story at your own pace, which many readers prefer.
With Season 2 announced, interest in collecting the manga editions is likely to keep growing. If you’ve been watching the anime and want to get ahead of the story — or just experience it in manga form — now is a solid time to start collecting before demand spikes around the Season 2 premiere.
Where to Start Collecting
Here’s a quick summary to help you decide where to jump in:
English readers:
Pick up the Yen Press Volume 1 and go from there. There are 6 English volumes currently available, and since the series is ongoing in Japan with 7 volumes, more English releases are expected. The Teen rating means it’s suitable for a wide audience, and the sequential numbering makes it easy to track what you have and what comes next.
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Japanese readers:
All 7 volumes are available in both print and digital from KADOKAWA under the Dengeki Comics NEXT label. With the series still ongoing, new volumes will continue to release.
What you don’t need to worry about:
- There are no omnibus editions or special format releases to wait for
- There are no alternate covers or limited editions to track down
- The spinoff titles are separate series, not something you need to buy to understand the main story
The practical collecting path is beautifully simple: buy Volume 1, read it, buy Volume 2, and keep going. If you get hooked — and the combination of gaining fantastical powers in another world while transforming your everyday life is a pretty compelling hook — you’ll have the full run caught up before you know it.
For anyone coming from the anime, starting from Volume 1 of the manga is always the recommendation. You’ll catch details the adaptation streamlined and get to enjoy Minatogawa’s artwork at your own pace. And with Season 2 on the horizon, there’s no better time to have the manga editions on your shelf.