Otaku x Gal Volume 3 Review

Square Enix Manga has released the third volume of Otaku x Gal in English, continuing the romantic comedy about high schoolers Koichi Otakura and Yua Narumi. This installment marks a significant shift for Narumi as she begins to recognize her own feelings for Otakura, who has recently gained popularity among his classmates. The story covers events from Golden Week through mid-summer, including a field trip to a local castle site and preparations for the upcoming school festival.

While the narrative addresses previous pacing concerns by moving quickly through seasonal milestones, it also reduces focus on secondary character Riko, avoiding a potential love triangle. The release features clean translation work by Caleb D. Cook and lettering by Finn K., along with an introductory color page. In Japan, Volume 7 is scheduled for November, while the English edition will see Volume 4 arrive that same month, followed by Volume 5 in February 2027.