Studio Cabana is an ongoing romance manga by Uma Agri, published in Japan by KADOKAWA under the Sylph Comics label. As of August 2026, the Japanese edition has nine collected volumes, and a TV anime produced by JUVENAGE is scheduled for 2027.
For English-language readers, Yen Press has officially listed Studio Cabana, Vol. 1. No later English volume has been confirmed on the publisher’s series page at the time of writing. Readers who want the original Japanese version can use the official ComicWalker page.
Studio Cabana at a Glance
- Creator: Uma Agri (馬あぐり)
- Publisher: KADOKAWA
- Japanese imprint: Sylph Comics
- Status: Ongoing
- Japanese volumes: 9
- Latest Japanese volume: Vol. 9, released August 21, 2026
- TV anime: Announced for 2027
- Animation production: JUVENAGE
- Confirmed cast: Sayumi Suzushiro as Yukari Maki
- Official English release: Vol. 1 confirmed by Yen Press
What Is Studio Cabana About?
Yukari Maki is a serious second-year high school student who tries to do the right thing. Her classmate Yusuke Kusaka has the opposite reputation: other students keep their distance from him and see him as a delinquent.
Yukari becomes the person responsible for passing school messages to Yusuke. Then, after school, she happens to see him enter a small music studio called Studio Cabana. Inside, she discovers a side of him that is almost invisible in the classroom: Yusuke sings with a band.
That encounter changes the way Yukari sees him. The manga develops from this contrast between Yusuke’s guarded school presence and the feelings that emerge through his music.
Studio Cabana combines high-school romance with band scenes, but its appeal is not limited to either category. It pays close attention to hesitation, timing, and the difficulty of saying what someone truly feels. The story often lets a song, a pause, or a change in distance carry what the characters cannot say directly.
For a spoiler-conscious look at that storytelling device, read Music Doesn’t Lie: How the Band Scenes in Studio Cabana Reveal What Characters Cannot Say.
How Many Volumes of Studio Cabana Are There?
There are nine Japanese collected volumes as of August 2026. Studio Cabana, Vol. 9 was released in Japan on August 21, 2026, and the series should still be treated as ongoing.
This is an important update for readers who may have seen older pages listing only eight volumes. The ninth volume is published by KADOKAWA under the Sylph Comics label.
The official KADOKAWA listing for the Japanese Vol. 9 gives ISBN 9784049523737. Readers shopping for the Japanese edition can use that number to distinguish it from other editions or similarly titled products.
Studio Cabana TV Anime: What Is Confirmed for 2027?
A Studio Cabana TV anime is officially scheduled for 2027. JUVENAGE is handling the animation production.
The confirmed main staff includes:
- Director: Shinichiro Ushijima
- Series composition: Sawako Hirabayashi
- Character design: Haruka Sagawa
- Animation production: JUVENAGE
Sayumi Suzushiro has been announced as the voice of Yukari Maki.
As of August 2026, the voice actor for Yusuke Kusaka has not been announced. A Japanese broadcast network, exact premiere date, episode count, and international streaming service have also not been announced yet. Because availability will depend on future licensing, readers should check the official anime website for new announcements rather than assume a particular platform will carry the series.
Is Studio Cabana Available in English?
Yes—but only Studio Cabana, Vol. 1 is officially confirmed on the Yen Press series page at the time of writing.
Yen Press lists the English edition under the title Studio Cabana and credits Uma Agri as the creator. The publisher’s page also credits Matthew Rutsohn as translator. This confirms an official English release, but it does not confirm Vol. 2 or any later English volume.
If more English volumes are announced, this section should be updated from Yen Press or another official publisher source. Until then, readers should not assume that the English release has caught up with the nine-volume Japanese edition.
Where to Read Studio Cabana Legally
Official English Edition
Start with the Yen Press Studio Cabana series page. It is the clearest official source currently available for the English edition and confirms Vol. 1.
If a retailer link is added later, the listing should be verified as Studio Cabana, Vol. 1 in English, including its publisher, ISBN, format, seller, and destination page.
Official Japanese Version
ComicWalker provides the official Japanese manga page. This is the appropriate legal destination for readers searching for the Japanese original, “raw” chapters, or the latest officially available Japanese content.
The KADOKAWA product page is the best source for Japanese collected-volume details, including Vol. 9. Availability and accessible chapters may vary over time and by region, so check each official page directly.
This article does not link to unauthorized manga sites. Supporting official publishers and licensed services helps creators and gives readers more reliable edition information.
Main Studio Cabana Characters
Yukari Maki
Yukari is a sincere, responsible second-year high school student. She is one of the few classmates willing to speak directly to Yusuke, and she later sees him singing at Studio Cabana. That discovery becomes the starting point for their changing relationship.
For a closer character reading, see Yukari Maki Explained.
Yusuke Kusaka
Yusuke is Yukari’s classmate. At school, he is treated as a distant delinquent; outside school, he is the vocalist of the band oops!!. The gap between those two sides of him is central to the manga’s opening premise.
Read more in Yusuke Kusaka — The Boy Who Needed Time to Choose.
Haruki Shirai
Haruki is the guitarist of oops!! and an important figure in Yusuke’s emotional world. Her connection with him adds complexity to the relationships around the band.
For more context, see Haruki Shirai Explained and The Love Triangle in Studio Cabana Isn’t What It Looks Like. These articles discuss character relationships in greater depth and may include story details beyond the basic premise.
Why Studio Cabana Stands Out
Some romance manga move through direct confessions and quick decisions. Studio Cabana often works through restraint instead. Characters notice changes before they are ready to name them, and music becomes a way to express emotions that ordinary conversation cannot hold.
That quiet approach is one of the strongest parts of the story. For readers outside Japan, it also offers a useful example of how manga can communicate through silence, indirectness, and attention to timing—not only through dialogue.
The series may appeal to readers who enjoy:
- slow-developing romance
- emotionally complicated character relationships
- school and band settings
- stories where music carries narrative meaning
- subtle changes in distance, trust, and self-understanding
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Studio Cabana finished?
No. As of August 2026, the manga should be treated as ongoing. Nine Japanese collected volumes have been released.
When was Studio Cabana, Vol. 9 released?
The Japanese edition of Vol. 9 was released on August 21, 2026.
Is Studio Cabana getting an anime?
Yes. A TV anime is scheduled for 2027, with animation production by JUVENAGE.
Who voices Yukari Maki?
Sayumi Suzushiro has been officially announced as Yukari Maki.
Who voices Yusuke Kusaka?
Yusuke Kusaka’s voice actor has not been announced as of August 2026.
Where will the Studio Cabana anime stream?
An international streaming platform has not been announced yet. The Japanese broadcaster has also not been confirmed.
How many Studio Cabana volumes are available in English?
Yen Press officially confirms Studio Cabana, Vol. 1. Vol. 2 and later English volumes have not been officially confirmed at the time of writing.
Where can I read Studio Cabana legally?
Use Yen Press for the official English edition information and ComicWalker for the official Japanese manga page. KADOKAWA provides official Japanese book details.
Final Thoughts
Studio Cabana begins with a simple discovery: the boy Yukari knows at school becomes a different person when he sings. From there, the manga builds a romance shaped by music, hesitation, and feelings that are not easy to put into words.
With nine Japanese volumes available and a TV anime planned for 2027, this is a good time for new readers to learn about the series. English readers should begin with the officially confirmed Yen Press Vol. 1, while readers of Japanese can follow the official ComicWalker and KADOKAWA pages.
Keep expectations tied to confirmed information: the anime’s exact date and streaming services, Yusuke’s cast member, and English Vol. 2 or later have not been announced yet.
