Grand Blue Dreaming

After graduating from an all-boys’ high school, Iori Kitahara moves away from home to go to college in a seaside town. He’s eager to start a new chapter in his life–one filled with dreams of reinventing himself, meeting beautiful girls, and reveling in his youth. But when his new abode is his uncle’s dive shop, Iori’s college debut doesn’t turn out as glamorously as he planned! Can Iori keep himself afloat, or will the booze-fueled antics of his university’s diving club wash him away?! A coming-of-age tale with beer, bums, and the Grand Blue!

Despite being unable to swim to save his life, Iori decides to join the diving club. At the drinking parties, the young rookie is practically a god incarnate, but in the water, not so much… Meanwhile a carefree, sexy older girl shows up, and the crew prepares for the hijinks-filled school festival. A new world awaits, and there’s a first time for everything!

Though it couldn’t be farther from the truth, the word around school is that Iori has a hot girlfriend. Will he be able to make it out alive now that he’s made an enemy out of every guy on campus? Meanwhile, the crew gets an unexpected new member—a girl, even! The whirlwind third volume is here, including the outrageously popular “mixer arc”!

There are a lot of rough day labor jobs out there. Seriously. Having raised their funds for the license boot camp, Iori and the gang finally make their way to Okinawa. But their joy is short-lived, as what awaits them there is the bane of all morons: an exam! The nudist(?) diving thriller kicks it up another notch in this all new addition!

The Okinawa training camp continues to be a rollercoaster of shenanigans, now with a curious misunderstanding threatening to shake the dynamic of the club members’ relationships… And at last, the Miyakojima tradition of otori begins! Will the springtime of youth finally grace the nude diving comedy?!

With a ticket to the Oumi Women’s University school festival on the line, a fierce competition unfolds between the guys. Who will take the prize and win their right to pick up chicks/go to the voice actress concert?! Passionate friendship and way-too-passionate familial love go full throttle in this new edition of the nude diving comedy, minus the diving this time!

On a stormy night, Iori and Chisa are left to watch the house alone. Little do they know that a passionate, libido-charged evening is about to unfold. Meanwhile, Iori’s little sister, Shiori Kitahara, makes an appearance, transforming Kohei into a jealous god of destruction. Brocons, siscons, and lolicons run amok in the nude diving comedy’s little sister arc!

Summer break is right around the corner, but first, the college club must overcome the frenzy of lectures, reports, and labs. School is a place of study, after all. However, if you thought the teachers are Izu U would be normal, then you have another thing coming! With pride and credits on the line, a dangerous death match with Iori’s associate professor begins!

If there’s one thing college students want, it’s money! After getting a job at a diner, Iori is reunited with Sakurako Busujima, the college girl he bumped heads with at the Oumi U school festival, and soon finds himself the victim of her harsh hazing and sadistic training. But then, like an angel from heaven, a pretty-faced boy appears to offer him a helping hand. Will Otoya-kun be the savior Iori so desperately needs?If there’s one thing college students want, it’s money! After getting a job at a diner, Iori is reunited with Sakurako Busujima, the college girl he bumped heads with at the Oumi U school festival, and soon finds himself the victim of her harsh hazing and sadistic training. But then, like an angel from heaven, a pretty-faced boy appears to offer him a helping hand. Will Otoya-kun be the savior Iori so desperately needs?

With an actual date planned, Aina heads out into uncharted waters of a different sort with Iori. However, when it comes time to foot the bill, Iori and the club members descend into chaos… With a new diving trip in the works as well, and the usual Diving Club antics, will anyone have the time for romance?

The diving club’s excursion to an uninhabited island has left everyone in uncharted territory. While at first glance the island seems a heavenly oasis, it turns out to be a little less uninhabited than expected. Everyone is in for much more than they bargained for, and their dreamy excursion begins to feel more and more like a nightmare…

The long awaited trip to Palau, the very stuff of the Grand Blue’s dreams, seems finally within sight…until Iori goes home to get his passport. Flanked by his disapproving sister, and the unnerving distraction of a new guest in his family home, Iori’s homecoming promises to be anything but smooth sailing to his dream diving destination.

At long last, the gang has finally arrived at their dream diving destination: Palau. After a seemingly endless series of hurdles, the group is ready to enjoy the crystalline, tropical waters to their hearts’ content. Unfortunately, an unforgettable diving experience is not the only thing waiting for them in the seas of Palau...

FOOLS IN LOVE Now that Kohei’s aware of Aina’s feelings for Iori, the crazy otaku’s taking every opportunity to push them together. What should have been a time for heartfelt confessions becomes a bizarre test of survival! With little time remaining before the gang heads back to Japan, will Aina take the plunge or get cold feet?

A PERILOUS MIXER Summer’s coming to an end, which means it’s time for Iori and his pals to head back to class. Everyone’s bummed that they didn’t make any precious summer memories. So, they decide to hold a little party to pick up chicks. Unfortunately, Iori knows every girl at the get-together, and he’s the only one standing between them and some idiots looking to score!

OKINAWA ANTICS After scoring a winning lottery ticket, Iori convinces Chisa to join him on an island getaway to Okinawa. A jealous Aina resolves to throw a wrench in any potential romance by tagging along in secret… and even ropes Kohei into her scheme! It’s two days of botched love hotel bookings, a broken-hearted otaku, and even a little diving in this love duel for the ages!

SAKURAKO STRIKES Believing that Iori has hit it rich after winning the lottery, Sakurako seizes her chance to pounce. Aina then launches her own desperate defense as friends from both sides join the fray. With Sakurako glued to Iori’s side, the Okinawa nights quickly reach a fever pitch. Who will emerge victorious in the war for the fickle Iori’s affection?

A SISTER’S WRATH Nanaka is left fuming after she learns that Chisa lied to her about traveling to Okinawa. Suspecting Iori of seducing her sister during the trip, the frighteningly overprotective Nanaka plots how to make Iori come clean. Meanwhile, Iori finds his resolve floundering in the face of Sakurako’s relentless love attack. Will he make it out of this in one piece?

THE WEDDING PARTY After Chisa accidentally gets hypnotized into falling for Iori, Iori finds himself fighting for his life against his salty “buddies.” He and the PAB crew then receive an invitation to Kaya Mizuki’s wedding reception, a formal event, which means the boys now face a terrifying prospect: actually keeping their clothes on!

AINA ATTACKS Despite her best efforts, Aina has suffered one defeat after another in the war for Iori’s affections. With spirits running high as Iori and the gang prepare to visit the famous “shark scramble” for their long-awaited dive, this might be Aina’s best chance to turn the tide. Can she find the winning weapon in her arsenal of charms?

A wardrobe malfunction brought Aina’s late-game love-offensive to a grinding halt. But wait… Could this be a blessing in disguise? Kohei is determined to keep up the pressure, and he’ll use every dirty tactic in the book to give Aina an assist. Yet Sakurako has her own lecherous designs—and even fewer qualms!

Stumbling home after a late-night raid with the boys, Iori found himself face-to-face with Chisa, who stubbornly declared her refusal to break off their relationship. He and Chisa may just be a faux couple, but now a seed of doubt begins to grow. Could Chisa really have feelings for him? Even as Iori wrestles with this question, Sakurako prepares a final assault to make him hers...

After Sakurako’s confession, there’s some unfortunate rumors afloat. lori’s suddenly the center of attention…and not in a good way. A lot of people now have a bone to pick with him, including Chisa. On top of that, the Izu Fall Festival is just around the corner, and along with it comes the Miss Izu U Fall Pageant! Can Chisa net another win or will she have to pass on the pageant crown to someone new?

Despite having entered by mistake, Aina becomes the dark horse of the Fall Pageant and walks away with the crown. Emboldened by her success, she finally dregs up the courage to confess to lori, but when things don’t work out, she never expected she’d end the night agreeing to become Kouhei’s girlfriend! As dating noobs, both Aina and Kouhei are in uncharted waters, and despite trying to keep it on the down-low…both Aina and Kouhei’s friends look like they might be onto them!