In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Grand Blue”, also known by the following titles:
- Grand Blue Dreaming
- ぐらんぶる
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is NOT FINISHED. ❌
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- Some related entries are still listed as ongoing on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as not ended on Trakt
- The original source material has not been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates
Taken together, these points indicate that Grand Blue is still ongoing in some form.
Watch order#
Grand Blue ↗ ↖
ぐらんぶる
Summary
Among the seaside town of Izu's ocean waves and rays of shining sun, Iori Kitahara is just beginning his freshman year at Izu University. As he moves into his uncle's scuba diving shop, Grand Blue, he eagerly anticipates his dream college life, filled with beautiful girls and good friends.But things don’t exactly go according to plan. Upon entering the shop, he encounters a group of rowdy, naked upperclassmen, who immediately coerce him into participating in their alcoholic activities. Though unwilling at first, Iori quickly gives in and becomes the heart and soul of the party. Unfortunately, this earns him the scorn of his cousin, Chisa Kotegawa, who walks in at precisely the wrong time. Undeterred, Iori still vows to realize his ideal college life, but will things go according to plan this time, or will his situation take yet another dive?
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Grand Blue was nominated for the 41st Kodansha Manga Awards in the General category in 2017. The series has been published digitally in English as Grand Blue Dreaming by Kodansha USA since September 12, 2017. It has also been simulpub. The manga has also been published in French by Meian since February 24, 2021.
Grand Blue ↗ ↖
ぐらんぶる
Summary
Iori Kitahara moves to the coastal town of Izu for his freshman year at its university, taking residence above Grand Blue, his uncle's scuba diving shop. Iori has high hopes and dreams about having the ideal college experience, but when he enters the shop he is sucked into the alcoholic activities of the carefree members of the Diving Club who frequent the place. Persuaded by upperclassmen Shinji Tokita and Ryuujirou Kotobuki, Iori reluctantly joins their bizarre party. His cousin Chisa Kotegawa later walks in and catches him in the act, earning Iori her utter disdain.Based on Kenji Inoue and Kimitake Yoshioka’s popular comedy manga, Grand Blue follows Iori’s misadventures with his eccentric new friends as he strives to realize his ideal college dream, while also learning how to scuba dive.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Grand Blue Season 2 ↗ ↖
ぐらんぶる Season 2
Summary
Three months have passed since Iori Kitahara began living above Grand Blue, his uncle's scuba diving shop, and joined his university's Diving Club. Alongside the other members, he has spent his days drinking and recklessly having fun. However, when Iori's sister, Shiori, hears about his behavior, she decides to take matters into her own hands—and bring him back home to make him take over their family's inn.Despite her best efforts, Shiori temporarily gives up as she sees how Iori has grown attached to Grand Blue and his friends. As Iori and the rest of the Diving Club continue to party like there is no tomorrow, they end up in all kinds of bizarrely amusing situations, still somehow managing to hone their scuba diving skills!
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Grand Blue Season 3 ↗ ↖
ぐらんぶる Season 3