Trace reading order
Updated October 2026 · 4 series · in release order
Short answer
Read Trace in release order: Trace → Trace 1.5 → Trace2.
3
in the main story: 3 series
541
chapters
1
optional extras
Optional: 1 series (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.
Release order
- 1
TraceMain storyManga · 2007 · 173 ch · score 3.5/5
- 2
Trace 1.5Main storyManga · 2011 · 38 ch · score 3.0/5
- 3
Trace: HyangsuSide story · optional, after TraceManga · 2012 · 16 ch
- 4
How long is Trace?
| Part | Series | Chapters |
|---|---|---|
| Main story | 3 series | 541 |
| Everything released | 4 series | 557 |
Where to read Trace
Trace is officially on KakaoPage (1 of 4), counting its 4 series.
Services and regions change; the release order above links each series to its official pages.
Is Trace finished?
As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, Trace2, came out in 2014. Nothing new is announced yet.
Do I need to read the Trace side stories?
Optional: Trace: Hyangsu.
How many chapters does Trace have?
The main story is 541 chapters over 3 series. With every optional extra it is 557 chapters.
Where can I read Trace?
Officially on KakaoPage. Availability depends on your region; each series below lists its own services.
Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.