KUBO WONT LET ME BE INVISIBLE GN (2025)

Junta Shiraishi blends into the background so much that even his classmates fail to spot him. His goal is to make the most of his high school life, but that pesky invisibility gets in the way...until Nagisa Kubo notices him! Kubo's playful teasing kicks Shiraishi out of his comfort zone and begins a friendship-or is it something more? For older teen audiences.

A surprise heart-shaped cookie bewilders Shiraishi on Valentine's Day. White Day comes along, and Shiraishi has his chance to return the favor. Oblivious to the identity of his secret admirer, Shiraishi enlists Kubo's help to give his reciprocal gift. Meanwhile, Shiraishi and Kubo's classmates and family can't help but catch on to their budding relationship... For older teen audiences.

Shiraishi and Kubo take new steps in their relationship as they near their second year of high school. From helping out when the other is sick to sharing an umbrella, they rely on each other more every day. But then an incident with Akina during the gang's cherry-blossom outing threatens to create a rift between the pair! For older teen audiences.

A new school year begins, and Shiraishi and Kubo land seats in the same class again! They also join the environmental committee together and learn that Kubo isn't the only one who notices Shiraishi. The invisible boy inches toward a social life, but is he ready for an unexpected movie date? For older teen audiences.

As usual, Shiraishi expects no one at school to realize it's his birthday. But Kubo changes the trend and gives him a gift! Kubo then snoops on Shiraishi after he receives a mysterious note in his shoe cubby-could it be a love letter?! And with sports day fast approaching, Shiraishi's life switches gears for summer! For older teen audiences.

Sports day has arrived! Shiraishi, Kubo, Tama, Hazuki, and Sudo team up to compete in the six-legged race. Can Kubo help Shiraishi earn his first group-event victory? As challenging as sports day is for Shiraishi, it might not be as intimidating as having a girl in his room... For older teen audiences.

A school camping trip marks Shiraishi and Kubo's first overnight event together. Making curry, hiking, experiencing the forest after dark-everything's fun for Shiraishi with his new friends! But then Kubo gets lost in the forest during a spooky courage walk. Can former loner Shiraishi step up to comfort a friend in need? For older teen audiences.

Summer vacation is looking up for Shiraishi when he and his friends make plans to hang out. Of course, they all have to pass their end-of-term exams first... Then, Shiraishi gets an invitation from Kubo's sister to work at a Kubo family beach shack. Sand, sea, and swimsuits, oh my! For older teen audiences.

Shiraishi invites Kubo out for her birthday, but he can't find the perfect time to give the birthday girl her gift. As summer comes to a close, Shiraishi and his friends get ready for the annual fireworks show. But when Shiraishi gets lost in the crowd at the event, he is plagued by a painful childhood memory. Can his friends find him in time for the fireworks and pull him out of his rumination?

Summer is over, and a new semester has begun. Soon it's time for the event of the season-the school festival! Thanks to Kubo, Shiraishi is thrust into the center of their class project, a haunted house. While Kubo is happy to see Shiraishi join in the fun, conflicting feelings arise around his newfound popularity.

Shiraishi is riding high after a successful school festival-until he learns that Kubo has a crush on someone! Shiraishi is forced to confront his feelings for his first friend, but he isn't sure if he should act on them. Meanwhile, Kubo opens up to the girls about her crush on Shiraishi. After a long, slow burn, could a budding romance be on the horizon for the unlikely pair?

Shiraishi and Kubo are finally starting to notice each other's feelings, just in time for a class trip to Kyoto! The pair has promised to spend their free time together, just the two of them. Can Shiraishi muster the courage to confess by the end of the trip? Find out in this final volume!