In conjunction with the release of the film, Shōnen Champion Comics published a one-shot prequel manga titled Crows Explode Gaiden, written by Takahashi Hiroshi with art by Tetsuhiro Hirakawa.
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A month after Takiya Genji's graduation, the battle for supremacy at Suzuran begins. Transfer Student Kaburagi combats Kagami Ryohei for the coveted top spot, sparked a brewing inter-school conflict with Kurosaki Industrial.
This manga showcase Kaburagi at Takiya Commerce before he was transferred to Suzuran.