World Trigger Manga to Continue Hiatus, Return Scheduled for April Issue

Unfortunately, the next chapter of the World Trigger manga is being delayed. The author, Daisuke Ashihara, is experiencing health issues.

As announced on X/Twitter, the new chapter will now appear in the April issue of Jump SQ. magazine on March 4th. Originally, the continuation was planned for the March issue on February 4th, but the artist's recovery is now the priority.

At the same time, it is also noted that Ashihara is working on a new collected volume, which is scheduled to be released in Japan on February 4th.

Health Concerns

This renewed hiatus indicates that the author is still struggling with health problems. He already had to take breaks in January 2024 and August 2023.

Back in 2016, he also had to take a two-year break due to health issues. In 2018, the series continued in Jump SQ. magazine. Now, Ashihara is working on the 28th collected volume, which is already available for pre-order as both a book and an e-book.

Viz Media and MANGA Plus handle the international marketing and release the English-language versions simultaneously.

It is important to them to ensure quality and respect the working methods of the authors.

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Chronology of Publication Hiatuses

Since the first manga issue in "Weekly Shonen Jump" in 2013, there have been repeated interruptions in publication. In 2018, the manga moved to "Jump SQ. magazine," and it worked reliably for a while. However, there were further health setbacks that led to more breaks.

The current delay is therefore part of a longer history, which has also affected the production of the anime adaptations.

The anime series by Toei Animation, whose first season aired in 2014, received two more seasons between 2020 and 2021, as well as English dubbed versions via Crunchyroll.

In addition, there were stage plays such as "Galopoula Invasion" and "B-Rank Wars Final Match" in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka between 2021 and 2024.

Media Presence Beyond Manga and Anime

World Trigger is not only represented in print and anime media, but also on theater stages. The fifth theater production, which adapts the "B-Rank Wars" arc, will start in April 2025 and is planned to include international locations for the first time.

Crunchyroll streams the anime episodes simultaneously with the Japanese broadcast, while Viz Media distributes the printed volumes in North America. The global reach is supported by simultaneous releases in over 50 countries, with the series regularly ranking in the top 10 of the manga charts.

Conclusion

World Trigger is a true gem in the manga sector, which, despite some breaks, still has a major impact, both culturally and economically. Fans fully support prioritizing Ashihara's health, even if the wait is, of course, disappointing.

But things will continue on March 4th, and everyone is excited to see what happens next in the "Border" universe.

Source: Official X/Twitter account of the World Trigger manga, AnimeNewsNetwork