Sakura, Saku, Vol. 9: Volume 9
By (Author) Io Sakisaka
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
21st January 2026
United States
General
Fiction
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Romance
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: School / college life
Paperback
200
Width 127mm, Height 191mm
132g
The bud of bittersweet first love takes bloom!
A mysterious boy comes to Saku Fujigayas rescue when she falls ill on a train, but he leaves before she can thank him. After this experience, Saku never ignores strangers in need of help to emulate the boy who helped her.
After rejecting Harukis love confession, Saku tells herself it was the right thing to do, but Kotono disagrees and gives her some good advice. Will Saku find her path forward with Haruki
Born on June 8, Io Sakisaka made her debut as a manga creator with Sakura, Chiru. Her series Strobe Edge and Ao Haru Ride are published by VIZ Medias Shojo Beat imprint. Ao Haru Ride was adapted into an anime series, and Love Me, Love Me Not was made into an animated feature film. In her spare time, Sakisaka likes to paint things and sleep.