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Grand Blue release schedule (Updated August 2026): When the next chapter of Grand Blue Dreaming will be out
The long-running slice-of-life comedy manga Grand Blue Dreaming is ready to party hard.
GuidesbyTrent Cannon, Senior Contributing writer
Published on Wed Aug 26 2026
Our Grand Blue release schedule can tell you exactly when the next chapter of Grand Blue Dreaming is coming out. While new chapters come out most months, there are occasional hiatuses and breaks to contend with. We’ll update our Grand Blue release schedule regularly to make sure you never miss the next chapter.
How often do new Grand Blue chapters come out?
New Grand Blue chapters typically come out every month, usually around the sixth day of the month. That is the day that Good! Afternoon magazine comes out, which is where Grand Blue Dreaming is serialized. The exact release date for that magazine shifts slightly every month, so it is always an approximate date until the release date is confirmed.
When is the Grand Blue 112 release date?
The Grand Blue 112 release date is around September 6, 2026 when the October 2026 edition of Good! Afternoon magazine comes out. The exact release date hasn’t been confirmed yet, but it is fairly consistent that new chapters come out around this time. The most recent chapter, Grand Blue 111, came out on August 6, 2026.
The upcoming Grand Blue release schedule is:
- Grand Blue 112 release date:September 6, 2026
- Grand Blue 113 release date:October 6, 2026
- Grand Blue 114 release date:November 6, 2026
Where can I read Grand Blue Dreaming?
The best place to read the Grand Blue Dreaming manga is the KManga website, where new chapters are published in English shortly after the Japanese version comes out. Otherwise, you can purchase the physical volumes, which are published every few months in English, though there is typically around a year-and-a-half lag between the Japanese and English releases.
Is Grand Blue season 3 coming?
Grand Blue Season 3 is airing during the Summer 2026 anime season. We expect it to air until the end of September 2026. If we’re lucky, Grand Blue Season 4 will be announced shortly after, as often happens with anime, but right now there is no guarantee about the future of the series.
Is Grand Blue an BL anime?
Grand Blue is not a BL anime or manga; though there are some mild romance elements in it, these are generally between a man and a woman. However, it is worth noting that Grand Blue is primarily a slice-of-life comedy rather than a romance manga. If you go in expecting a love story, you’re likely to get disappointed.
Is Grand Blue an ecchi anime?
While there are some moments of fan service in Grand Blue, it isn’t primarily an ecchi anime or manga.The series is mainly about a diving club, which means that there are often attractive young men and women in beachwear. This doesn’t make it ecchi, though.
Is it Grand Blue or Grand Blue Dreaming?
The title of the anime and manga is Grand Blue Dreaming. However, fans often shorten it to Grand Blue because it is shorter and easier to remember. Though it is not the official title of the series, Grand Blue is perhaps more commonly used among the fandom than its full name.
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