What is Citrus?#
Citrus (also known as 柑橘味香氣) is a compelling blend of drama and romance that takes place in the high-pressure environment of an ultra-strict and conservative girls’ school. The story follows Yuzu, a fashionable girl who transfers to the school after her mother’s remarriage.
Instead of the sweet high-school romance she envisioned, Yuzu finds herself clashing with the stern student council president, Mei. The tension escalates when they discover they are now stepsisters, leading Yuzu to realize that the line between hate and attraction is thinner than she thought.
If you’re looking to dive into this story, you can watch the anime on Prime Video to see the sparks fly between Yuzu and Mei.
Is the Anime Really Finished?#
When asking “Is the anime finished?”, the answer depends on what you are looking for. While the anime adaptation provides a focused look at the relationship between Yuzu and Mei, it is based on a manga series that ran from 2012 to 2018.
Because the anime is an adaptation of a longer written work, those who watch only the anime may find themselves wanting more. To get a fully satisfying and complete conclusion to the narrative, you will likely need to continue with the source material. We highly recommend buying the Citrus manga to experience the full arc of the characters’ journey.
Who Should Watch Citrus?#
Citrus is best suited for viewers who enjoy high school dramas with a strong focus on romance and complex interpersonal dynamics. Specifically, it appeals to fans of the yuri genre, as it explores the romantic attraction between two female leads.
The main appeal lies in the “opposites attract” trope—pairing the free-spirited Yuzu with the cold and disciplined Mei—set against the backdrop of a restrictive school environment.
If you enjoy the aesthetic and characters of the show, you might also want to pick up some Citrus merchandise to show your support for the series.
Recommended Watch and Read Order#
Depending on how much of the story you want to consume, there are a few different paths you can take. For a detailed breakdown of how the different versions connect, please refer to the relationship tree below this article.
Release Order#
If you prefer to experience the series as it was released to the general public, start with the Citrus anime (2018).
Completionist Order#
For those who want every single piece of content, we recommend the following:
- Citrus Anime: Get a feel for the characters and the world.
- Citrus Manga: Read the source material to get the full story and the definitive ending.
- Citrus+ Manga: Read this spinoff manga for additional content following the main events.
Source Material Order#
For readers who don’t mind skipping the anime or prefer the original art and pacing, simply start with the Citrus manga and follow it up with the Citrus+ spinoff.
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Citrus • manga • 2012-11-17 to 2018-08-18 (Comic Yuri Hime, Jan 2013 - Oct 2018)
└─(adaptation)→ Citrus • anime • 2018-01-06
└─(spinoff)→ Citrus+ • manga • 2018 (serialized in Comic Yuri Hime)
