Is Sundome Finished?#
If you are wondering whether you can get a complete experience just by watching the anime, the answer is complicated. While the anime adaptation exists, the original source material—the Sundome manga—officially ended in October 2009.
For those who want a definitive conclusion to the story of Hideo and the Roman club, continuing with the source material is the best path. To ensure you don’t miss any of the risqué humor and character resolutions, we highly recommend picking up the Sundome manga.
What is Sundome About?#
Sundome is a risqué romantic comedy that centers on Hideo Aiba, the president of the Roman club. The club’s mission is uniquely dedicated to preserving “boyhood dreams,” which in this case means staying virgins until high school graduation.
However, the club’s resolve is tested when Kurumi Sahana, a cute transfer student, joins the previously all-male group. Kurumi quickly turns the tables, using sexual frustration to make Hideo do her bidding. The dynamic becomes even more chaotic when a jealous girl named Kyouko joins the fray, leading to a situation where girls offer “rewards” to the male members in exchange for doing their chores.
This series is best suited for audiences who enjoy erotica blended with school-life humor and the tropes of sexual frustration. If you’re looking for a daring comedy, you can watch the anime on Prime Video.
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Recommended Watch and Read Order#
Depending on how much of the Sundome universe you want to explore, here are our recommended paths. For a detailed look at how the different versions connect, please refer to the relationship tree provided on this page.
The Casual Viewer (Release Order)#
If you just want to dip your toes in, start with the anime. This provides the most accessible introduction to the characters and the humor of the Roman club.
The Completionist (All Extras)#
For those who want every piece of Sundome media, we recommend the following order:
- The Anime: To get the visual and auditory experience of the comedy.
- The Manga: To get the full, finished story as intended by Kazuto Okada.
- Live-Action Adaptations: Sundome has a rich history of live-action content, including films released in 2015 and 2017, as well as a more recent live-action series announced in 2023.
The Story-First Path#
If you don’t mind starting with the source material to ensure you get the complete narrative, start with the manga and then use the anime as a supplement to see your favorite scenes animated.
Useful Extras#
Beyond the anime and manga, fans of the series can look for Sundome merchandise to commemorate the chaos of the Roman club. Whether you are in it for the plot or the “rewards,” knowing that the manga has a concluded run makes this a safe series to commit to.
Sundome • manga • 2006-11-20
