Blue Exorcist creator Kazue Kato has revealed the private well being challenges which have resulted within the ongoing hiatus of the manga sequence.
The manga went on a hiatus within the October problem of Shueisha’s Bounce SQ journal, which was launched on Sep 4, 2024.
Taking to her official X account, Kato revealed {that a} well being scare earlier this yr led to surgical procedure and ongoing remedy, forcing her to take break day from the common manga schedule.
Whereas the specifics of the sickness haven’t been disclosed, the manga creator reassured followers that her situation is manageable.
It’s been 15 years since Ao no Exorcist started, however that is the primary time I’ve taken such an irregular break for 3 months. Given the state of affairs, I believed I ought to share my current standing with everybody.
It’s a private matter, however I’d like to speak about it. Really, in March of this yr, I had a well being checkup and a illness was found. Over the previous few months, I’ve been working whereas usually visiting the hospital. The surgical procedure has efficiently ended, and I’ve been discharged, however because of the time required for post-surgery restoration, I’ll have to take extra break day.
In consequence, this has change into a protracted break of three months, and I sincerely apologize for that…! I’ll maintain the identify of the illness personal for now, however in my case, it’s one thing that “if I proceed remedy patiently, my life isn’t in fast hazard.”
In keeping with Kato, the choice to pause Blue Exorcist has been troublesome. Nevertheless, the creator felt it was necessary to prioritize their well being.
The manga is anticipated to renew serialization within the December problem, scheduled for launch in November 2024.
At present, I’m doing nicely and might work, so please don’t fear! As for the long run plans, the Bounce SQ problem for October and the November problem might be on break, however I’ve drawn a brand new illustration for the poster complement! Then, the serialization is scheduled to renew within the December problem of Bounce SQ, which might be launched in November.
Kato concluded her message by reassuring followers of her dedication to ending Blue Exorcist.
That stated, from right here on out, I’ll be working whereas persevering with remedy, so there could also be occasions when this impacts my work and causes concern for all of you, the readers… I apologize prematurely if that occurs! I wouldn’t be capable to relaxation in peace if I died with out ending Blue Exorcist, so I plan to proceed my remedy and do my greatest to dwell and draw manga!
Regardless that I’ve change into much more of a wreck, when you might, I’d be grateful when you continued to help Blue Exorcist!!!“
Kazue Kato launched Blue Exorcist manga in Shueisha’s shonen manga journal Bounce Sq. in April 2009.
The primary quantity was launched on Aug 4, 2009. As of June 4, 2024, 31 volumes have been printed.
The sequence has been licensed by Viz Media for launch in North America.
The manga beforehand went on hiatus in July 2021, resuming in Might 2022. It confronted one other break in January 2023, returning in Might of the identical yr. The sequence then went on a break for a month in October 2023 as Kato recovered from COVID-19.
The sequence was tailored into an anime tv sequence produced by A-1 Photos, with the primary season broadcast from April to October 2011.
An anime movie, Blue Exorcist: The Film, premiered in December 2012.
A second season, subtitled Kyoto Saga, aired from January to March 2017. A 3rd season produced by Studio VOLN, subtitled Shimane Illuminati Saga, aired from January to March 2024. A fourth season might be break up in two cours; the primary one, subtitled Past the Snow Saga, is ready to premiere in October 2024, whereas the second, subtitled The Blue Evening Saga, is ready to premiere in January 2025.
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