OVERLORD Manga Goes on Hiatus as Artist Matsuki Is Hospitalized

The manga OVERLORD: New World, currently serialized on KADOCOMI, will go on hiatus for the time being as artist Matsuki is hospitalized and will require a period of treatment and rest afterward. Matsuki said the timing of the manga’s return has not yet been decided, but promised that the series will resume once preparations are complete.

Quick Summary

- OVERLORD: New World will go on hiatus due to artist Matsuki’s hospitalization.
- Matsuki said further treatment and rest will be necessary after leaving the hospital.
- No date has currently been set for the manga’s return.
- Matsuki said the series will definitely resume and plans to use the break to prepare for future production.

OVERLORD: New World Goes on Hiatus

OVERLORD: New World, currently serialized on KADOCOMI, will temporarily suspend publication.

The manga is based on the original work by Kugane Maruyama, with original character designs by so-bin and manga artwork by Matsuki.

The hiatus was announced because Matsuki is set to be hospitalized and will require a period of medical treatment and rest afterward.

Matsuki Says No Return Date Has Been Decided

In a statement posted on X, Matsuki thanked readers for continuing to support the OVERLORD manga adaptation.

“I will be hospitalized, and because I will need some time afterward for treatment and rest, the manga will be going on hiatus for a while,” Matsuki said.

Matsuki also said the break would provide time to recover properly while preparing for future production in order to deliver a better work.

“At this time, the date of the series’ return has not been decided, but we will make another announcement once the resumption has been determined,” Matsuki said.

Matsuki Promises the Manga Will Return

Matsuki said it was especially painful and frustrating to take a break just as The Holy Kingdom Arc had begun.

However, Matsuki assured readers that the manga will return.

“We will definitely resume, so I would be grateful if you could wait a little longer,” Matsuki said.

Matsuki also apologized to those involved with the series and to readers for the inconvenience, adding that the goal is to return in full condition and deliver an even better work.

FAQ

Q1. Why is OVERLORD: New World going on hiatus?
A1. The manga is going on hiatus because artist Matsuki is being hospitalized and will require additional treatment and rest afterward.

Q2. When will OVERLORD: New World return?
A2. No return date has been announced. Matsuki said an update will be issued once the timing of the manga’s resumption has been decided.

Q3. Has OVERLORD: New World been canceled?
A3. No. Matsuki said the manga will definitely resume after the hiatus.

Q4. Which arc had just begun before the hiatus?
A4. The Holy Kingdom Arc had recently begun when the hiatus was announced.

Source : ORICON NEWS