Quick Answer

Guilty Crown is based on the manga "Guilty Crown" — 26 chapters, 7 volumes. The manga is complete. By Mizuki, Shion.

Guilty Crown

Guilty Crown— Read the Manga

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Finished Guilty Crown and need more? The source material has you covered. The manga goes further than the anime — and often handles certain scenes differently.

Source Manga

Guilty Crown

Guilty Crown

7.44Manga26 chapters7 volumesFinished

By Mizuki, Shion, Miyagi, Yousuke

Guilty Crown is set in 2039 and revolves around Ouma Shu, a boy who has acquired an ability called the "power of kings" that allows him to draw out weapons from another person. He joins a resistance group named "Undertaker" which aims to restore Japan's independence from an international organization known as the GHQ.

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Guilty Crown: Dancing Endlaves

Guilty Crown: Dancing Endlaves

Manga3 volumesFinished

By Fukai, Ryousuke, Sunaaku, Gan

Spin-off featuring Shinomiya Ayase as the main character.

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Light Novels

Guilty Crown: Princess of Deadpool

Guilty Crown: Princess of Deadpool

7.01Light Novel9 chapters1 volumesFinished

By redjuice, Sunaaku, Gan

── there are humans possessing the "Power of the King" apart from the collection!? The resistance organization "Undertakers" obtained a video. In it, a character fighting alone against a mysterious armed group was reflected. Cornered and in a desperate situation, that character thrust their right arm into their own chest ── and then, together...

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Should You Read from the Beginning?

Honestly, starting from chapter 1 is the ideal experience. Authors structure their manga differently than studios structure an anime, and you'll often notice foreshadowing and character moments the adaptation glossed over. But if you're impatient (no judgment), picking up where the show left off works.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Guilty Crown have a manga?

Yes — the manga "Guilty Crown" runs 26 chapters and is complete. There are 3 related works total.

Where does the Guilty Crown 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 "Guilty Crown" 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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