Colette Decides to Die, Vol. 6

コレットは死ぬことにした [Colette wa Shinu Koto ni Shita] #11-12

by Alto Yukimura

When exhausted workaholic apothecary Colette jumps into a well, instead of dying she finds herself caring for a new Hades, Lord of the Dead. As Colette goes back and forth between her world and the underworld, new patients of every kind arrive daily!

Genres: Manga, Romance, Fantasy, Shojo, Young Adult

Kindle Edition

Published February 3, 2026

About the author

Native: 幸村アルト

Alto YUKIMURA is best known for being the artist of Ginzatoushi to Kuro no Yousei: Sugar Apple Fairytale. for being the author & artist of Colette Decides to Die: Konin-hen, Colette wa Shinu Koto ni Shita, Roppyaku Peiji no Mystery, and Honey & Butterfly.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally.

[AF · Rating 4 out of 5]

Luckily obtained this early copy at a bookstore. What I really enjoy about this series is how it tackles tough topics like death, eternity, and human flaws with such warmth and love. Much of the story is bittersweet, but not without heartfelt moments that keeps readers comforted. This set of two volumes finally reaches a climax for the romantic tension that has been pulled through previous volumes that is satisfying (and still bittersweet). I look forward to seeing where the story now heads with this tension lifted.

[Heather’s Reading Bubble · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Collette for many reasons from the realistic depiction of death and grief, the charming side characters especially the skeletons, the adorable romantic confessions of Colette and Hades, the beautiful artwork and most of all the overall story arc that is being told.

[Mariel · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Golden Pinnacle of Manga Storytelling

I am officially calling it: this series is a masterpiece. It is so much more than "just a romance." It manages to weave together heavy themes—illness, death, and grief—with a delicacy that I’ve rarely seen in any medium, let alone a shoujo manga.

The Menthe Arc:
The story of Menthe in this volume left me stunned. Touching on the premature death of a child is incredibly difficult to do well, but by making Menthe a plant/child hybrid, the author handled it with soulful grace. The scene where the denizens of the Underworld come together to "plant" the sapling and visit it as if it could still hear them was one of the most beautiful things I have ever read. Not once did it try to provide easy answers or over-dramatize what is inherently indescribable pain.

The Cast and Romance:
What’s truly impressive is that even with a massive cast of Greek gods and humans, every single character is interesting. No one feels like "filler." Meanwhile, the progression between Colette and Hades is perfection. It’s not teased or dragged out; instead, we get meaningful "crumbs" in every volume that show their love story taking a solid, inevitable shape.

This isn't just a comic; it's a profound exploration of what it means to care for the living and the dead. Easily my favorite series at the moment.

[Heather D-G · Rating 5 out of 5]

From a somewhat wistful beginning with Menthe to a borderline spicy (very mild) finish, this volume was a trip! Colette is still journeying back home and continuing to have adventures along the way with both Hermes and Dionysus. We get some lovely backstory as well, but the highlight, of course, is the confession — and I’ll say no more about that!

Now to try and be patient until the next volume releases. This continues to be the sweetest story.

[The Leppy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful all the way through volume! I love all of these characters so much and following them through their day to day lives is a treat. I cried a little, I giggled and squealed and kicked my feet. Dio and Hermes helping Colette on her long journey home is fun and well balanced with the romance with Hades.

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

grr I love this series! I picked up the first volume and got sucked in. It does have some sad moments, especially about death, but its done so well. This series has great characters and so much heart.

[Mersi · Rating 5 out of 5]

HUZZAH!!

[Emilia Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can’t say much due to spoilers, but if you like this series….. you will LOVE this one. I absolutely cannot wait for more!

[Kelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love them so much~

[Cassandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

So i think when its not colette, hades, and the skeletons this story is boring. But we got a lot of our couple in this volume and I loved that. I wonder how she gets to stay with Hades forever.

[Tuffnut · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first half of this volume hits you were it hurts with poor Menthe and Colette's parents, but the last half more than makes up for it!

[Kaitlyn Cotton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awww cute!

[Amara · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 stars

Tiptoeing the line of no means no which the mangaka should do well not to cross

[Vivien · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the progression of the romance. Is it just me, or has the art style changed? Hades looks… different, and not in a good way. The straight on perspective isn’t his best angle, sorry!

[Katrine Austin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super adorable and satisfying

[Mac · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally.