As of February 2026, Guilty Circle has reached 19 collected tankōbon volumes, with the plot continuing its "suspense of pleasure and horror" theme. The series, written by Tsukasa Monma and illustrated by Yammy Yamamoto, remains serialized on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket. Chapter 173 Highlights

The Significance of Chapter 173

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focuses on the morality of its characters and the "guilt" they carry—hence the title. Release Date for English Scans

While raw scan sites like WeLoveManga often host early releases, official English translations and specific plot summaries for late-stage chapters like 173 are rare due to the series' niche audience and controversial content. General progress as of this chapter includes:

Without the full dialogue translated, the visual cues in the raw manga suggest several major developments: The Psychological Breakdown: