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Akame ga Kill! is based on the manga "Akame ga Kill!" — 80 chapters, 15 volumes. The manga is complete. By Tashiro, Tetsuya.

Akame ga Kill!

Akame ga Kill!— Read the Manga

7.48TV24 eps2014White FoxView anime

Looking for where Akame ga Kill! picks up in the manga? You're in the right place. Below is every piece of source material linked to this anime, with chapter counts and reading order.

Source Manga

Akame ga Kill!

Akame ga Kill!

7.81Manga80 chapters15 volumesFinished

By Tashiro, Tetsuya, Takahiro

The ruthless Minister Honest exploits the ignorance of a new young Emperor and deviously rules the country from the shadows with twisted morals and no regard for human life. As a result of this, an epidemic of crime and corruption has spread throughout the country's capital city, and a state of society ensues where the privileged have absolute...

ActionFantasyShounenGore
Akame ga Kill! Zero

Akame ga Kill! Zero

7.43Manga60 chapters10 volumesFinished

By Takahiro, Toru, Kei

They believed that every time they took a life, they brought happiness to another... Before becoming Night Raid's deadliest ally, Akame was a young girl bought by the Empire and raised as an assassin whose sole purpose was to slaughter everything in her path. Because that's what makes people happy... right?

ActionDramaFantasySeinen
Akame ga Kill! 1.5

Akame ga Kill! 1.5

7.22Manga4 chapters1 volumesFinished

By Tashiro, Tetsuya, Takahiro

Night Raid is a band of assassins who work covertly to cleanse the Capital, a place where greed and corruption runs rampant. Mercilessly killing those who perpetuate its evil, Night Raid aims to help the innocent and pave the way for a better tomorrow. While Sheele is training Tatsumi in the forest, the two happen upon a young girl being attacked...

ActionDramaFantasyHorror

Should You Read from the Beginning?

Depends on the adaptation quality. Some anime follow the manga panel-for-panel, in which case jumping ahead saves you time. Others rearrange arcs, skip content, or add filler. When in doubt, start from the beginning — you'll appreciate the story more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Akame ga Kill! have a manga?

Yes — the manga "Akame ga Kill!" runs 80 chapters and is complete. There are 3 related works total.

Where does the Akame ga Kill! anime end in the manga?

The exact chapter depends on which season you've finished. Most anime seasons cover 30-50 chapters of source material. Check the manga page for "Akame ga Kill!" on MyAnimePulse for specifics.

Should I start from the beginning or skip ahead?

Both approaches work. Starting from chapter 1 gives you the complete experience with all the details the anime might have skipped. Jumping to where the anime left off saves time if you just want to continue the story.

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