Yes, Citrus Plus, Vol. 1 Is Banned!
ISBN: 9781645057819
📖 Why You Should Read This Book
Series fiction lets readers live with characters over time. That kind of attachment is exactly why people fight so hard over who gets to see themselves in books.
Citrus Plus, Vol. 1 picks up after the main Citrus story and stays with the emotional fallout, the relationship strain, and the push-pull intensity that romance manga often thrives on. It is aimed at readers who want continuing character drama, not moral cleanliness.
Why This Book Was Banned
The objections usually collapse queer romance and sexual content into the same bucket, even when the real issue is simply that the relationship is between girls. Manga also tends to get judged harshly by people who do not read it and assume style alone is evidence of danger.
Why You Should Read This
One of the best reasons to read challenged manga is that it expands the map of what kinds of stories matter. Readers deserve access to romance, melodrama, and queer interiority too, not just books that pass an adult comfort test.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citrus Plus, Vol. 1 banned?
Yes, Citrus Plus, Vol. 1 by Saburouta has been banned or challenged in 1 documented instances across 1 states in the United States, including Missouri. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.
Why was Citrus Plus, Vol. 1 banned?
Citrus Plus, Vol. 1 has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Sexual Content. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.
Where is Citrus Plus, Vol. 1 banned?
As of 2025, Citrus Plus, Vol. 1 has been banned or challenged in Missouri. Notable bans include Independence School District (2022).