Key Facts
The manga Kageki Shojo!! by Saiki has entered a hiatus following the creator's health issues. The series took a one-issue break on April 28 and was expected to return in the August issue on June 26, but a further break was announced. Saiki had previously disclosed an injury sustained at a music festival on March 29 in Tokyo's Ariake district.
Details of the Incident
On April 6, Saiki posted on X (formerly Twitter) that she was injured when an audience member suddenly dove into the crowd, colliding with her head and arm. The hospital diagnosed a sprained neck, and she planned a CT scan to check for brain bleeding. The injuries made desk work difficult, but initially no schedule changes were announced. The hiatus announcements did not explicitly link the breaks to the incident.
About the Manga
Seven Seas Entertainment describes the story: Sarasa has dreamed of playing Oscar in the Kouka Acting Troupe, an all-female troupe similar to the Takarazuka Revue. She attends the Kouka School of Musical and Theatrical Arts for two years, practicing singing, dancing, and acting, while bonding with her roommate, former J-idol Ai. Her outspoken nature and grand ambitions create both friends and enemies.
History and Future
The original series ran from 2012 to 2014 in Hakusensha's Melody magazine, ending in October 2014. The sequel began in 2015 in the same magazine. It was nominated for Best Shōjo Manga in Kodansha's 44th Manga Awards in 2020. The original was compiled in two volumes, later re-released as one omnibus in March 2019. Seven Seas published the English omnibus as Kageki Shojo!!. The manga entered its final arc in September and will conclude in the next volume. A short break occurred in February 2025, but it returned in March. The anime adaptation aired in July 2021, streamed by Funimation with an English dub, and released on home video by Crunchyroll.
What Readers Should Know
- The manga is on hiatus due to the creator's health after a festival injury.
- The series is in its final arc, so the hiatus may delay the conclusion.
- Fans can catch up via the anime or English manga omnibus.
FAQ
Why is Kageki Shojo!! on hiatus?
The manga went on a one-issue break in April due to creator Saiki's health, and another break starting from the August issue, following an injury at a music festival.
When will Kageki Shojo!! return?
The manga was scheduled to return in the August issue (June 26), but a further hiatus was announced. No return date is confirmed.
What happened to the creator Saiki?
Saiki was injured at a music festival on March 29 when a crowd diver collided with her head and arm, causing a sprained neck and difficulty working.
Is the manga ending?
The original series ended in 2014, and the sequel entered its final arc in September, concluding in the next volume. The current hiatus may affect the final release.