Tokyo, September 3, 2025: The josei fantasy manga “Nina the Starry Bride” by Rikachi has reached a new milestone with the release of Volume 17, pushing total circulation to over 3.8 million copies across volumes 1 to 17.
The update was shared via a tweet:
Josei Fantasy Epic “Nina the Starry Bride” vol 17 by Rikachi Series has 3.8 million copies in circulation for vols 1–17! Fantasy about a tough orphan girl replacing a recently deceased princess. What follows are palace intrigue & romantic drama. (Hoshi Furu Oukoku no Nina)
“Nina the Starry Bride” follows a street-smart orphan who is forced to impersonate a deceased princess. Her journey through royal deception, emotional entanglements, and political power struggles has captivated readers since its debut. The series is serialized in Be Love magazine and published by Kodansha.
Volume 17 deepens the palace intrigue and romantic drama, with Nina navigating shifting alliances and forbidden emotions. Rikachi’s elegant artwork and emotionally rich storytelling continue to draw praise from fans and critics alike.
With its growing international readership and consistent sales, “Nina the Starry Bride” remains one of the most successful josei fantasy titles of the decade.
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