How Many Chapters Are In 'Lemon Collection'?

I just finished rereading 'Citrus' Vol. 1 the other day, and it’s such a nostalgic trip! The first volume packs a punch with 8 chapters, each one dripping with that signature blend of drama and slow-burn romance Saburouta is known for. The way the tension builds between Yuzu and Mei is honestly addictive—I couldn’t put it down even though I knew what was coming. What’s cool about this volume is how those 8 chapters lay the groundwork for the whole series. The art style shifts subtly as the story progresses, too, which makes revisiting it extra rewarding. It’s wild how much emotional weight Saburouta crams into such a tight chapter count.

Confession: I binged '24h of lemons' over a weekend and then immediately had to sort out the reading order so it made sense in my head. The simplest, bulletproof route is publication order — start at the very first page on the official archive (or the translator’s release log if you’re reading a fan translation) and move forward through chapters as they were released. That usually means beginning with the prologue/pilot material, then the numbered main chapters, and then the side stories and extras in the order they appeared. Publication order preserves the author’s pacing, jokes, and reveals. If you want a slightly deeper approach, try mixing publication order with timeline-awareness: read the main sequence straight through, then slot in the extras and side stories where they fit chronologically if the author or fans have clarified when those events happen. Some extras are prequels or character vignettes that make more emotional sense after you’ve seen the main arc — others are best enjoyed as post-chapter treats. Compilations or volume releases often include a table of contents with recommended placement, so use those if you have the collected editions. Practical tips from my own playbook: bookmark the official index, check the translator’s notes for any “special chapter order” recommendations, and be mindful of chapter numbering vs. release date (some webcomics relabel chapters when collected). I tend to read straight through first and then go back for side stories, because the main plot hooks me — but if you like digging into character backstories early, feel free to shuffle the extras in. Personally, finishing the main run first made the side stories hit harder for me.