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10 Books
2014 – 2017 Published
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How to Read Bloody Mary in Order

Since the narrative of Bloody Mary is completely linear, the recommended reading order is the publication order. The manga is complete at 10 volumes, tracing the progression of Mary and Maria's dark contract from start to finish. Jumping around the volumes is not recommended, as the mystery of the di Maria family's tragic past and the true nature of Mary's identity unfold chronologically.

  1. Bloody Mary, Vol. 1 (December 2015)
  2. Bloody Mary, Vol. 2 (March 2016)
  3. Bloody Mary, Vol. 3 (June 2016)
  4. Bloody Mary, Vol. 4 (September 2016)
  5. Bloody Mary, Vol. 5 (December 2016)
  6. Bloody Mary, Vol. 6 (March 2017)
  7. Bloody Mary, Vol. 7 (June 2017)
  8. Bloody Mary, Vol. 8 (September 2017)
  9. Bloody Mary, Vol. 9 (December 2017)
  10. Bloody Mary, Vol. 10 (March 2018)

Is There a Sequel or Spin-off?

Bloody Mary is a standalone story written and illustrated solely by Akaza Samamiya. There are no official sequel or prequel series. However, following the conclusion of the serialization, a special spin-off one-shot chapter was published in the May 2017 issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Asuka magazine. This post-series epilogue is not included in the standard English volume collections, meaning collectors and fans will need to track down the original magazine release or fan archives to read it.

The Core Story and Pacing

The story follows a unique premise: Mary is a 400-year-old vampire who desperately wants to die, but cannot end his own life. He strikes a pact with Ichiro Rosario di Maria, a teenage priest who has the power to exorcise him but doesn't yet know how. Together, they protect each other from other vampires who want Maria's sacred blood, while searching for a way to grant Mary's death wish. The dark gothic Yokohama setting, combined with emotional depth and subtle shonen-ai (boys' love) undertones, makes it a captivating, fast-paced read.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading Bloody Mary?

You should start with Bloody Mary, Vol. 1. The story is strictly linear, so reading in publication order from Volume 1 to 10 is necessary to follow the plot.

QHow many volumes are in Bloody Mary?

The main series is complete with 10 volumes published in English by VIZ Media under their Shojo Beat imprint.

QIs there a Bloody Mary sequel or spin-off series?

No, there is no official sequel or spin-off series. However, a special spin-off one-shot chapter was published in Kadokawa's Monthly Asuka magazine in 2017 after the main story concluded.

QIs the post-series spin-off included in Volume 10?

No, the post-series one-shot was published separately in the May 2017 issue of Monthly Asuka and was not collected in the standard Volume 10 tankobon.

QIs Bloody Mary a boys' love (BL) manga?

While serialized in the shojo magazine Monthly Asuka, it features strong shonen-ai undertones and romantic tension between the two male leads, Mary and Maria.

QWho is the author of Bloody Mary?

The manga was created, written, and illustrated entirely by Akaza Samamiya, who is also known for works like Torikago Syndrome.