Key Facts
The popular manga series Toilet-bound Hanako-kun has resumed serialization after a brief hiatus. The break was due to the author, Aida, undergoing medical treatment for an unspecified illness. The manga took a hiatus in July 2025 and returned in August 2025. It had previously paused in the December 2025 issue of the magazine on November 18, but that date appears to be a future reference; the actual hiatus occurred earlier.
Details of the Hiatus and Resumption
Aida, the creator of the series, needed time off to focus on health issues. The manga stopped publication in July 2025 and resumed the following month. Fans were relieved to see the series return, as it has a dedicated following. The story continues at Kamome Academy, where rumors of the Seven Mysteries persist.
Story and Characters
The manga is set at Kamome Academy, where students whisper about the school's Seven Mysteries. One of them is Hanako-san, said to inhabit the third stall of the third floor girls' bathroom. Legend says Hanako-san grants any wish when summoned. Nene Yashiro, a high school girl with a love for the occult and dreams of romance, ventures into the haunted bathroom. However, the Hanako-san she meets is not the ghostly girl she expected—it's a boy! This twist sets the stage for a supernatural romantic comedy.
Publication History
Aida launched the ongoing manga in 2014 in Square Enix's Monthly GFantasy magazine. The series has been collected into multiple volumes. The 25th volume was published on October 27, the 23rd volume on November 20, and the 24th volume is scheduled for release on July 28. English editions have been released by Yen Press.
Anime Adaptations
The first television anime adaptation premiered in Japan in January 2020, consisting of 12 episodes. Crunchyroll streamed the series with English subtitles and an English dub. The second season aired in January 2025, with Crunchyroll simulcasting it and also providing an English dub. The second part of the second season aired in July 2025.
Spinoff Manga and Anime
Aida also created a spinoff manga titled After-School Hanako-kun (or Hōkago Shōnen Hanako-kun), which launched in February 2018 and ended with its 25th chapter in October 2021. One compiled volume was published in August 2019, with an English release in April 2021. A television anime adaptation of the spinoff premiered in October 2023, streamed by Crunchyroll.
Impact and What Readers Should Know
The resumption of the main manga is great news for fans who were concerned about the series' future. With the anime's second season ongoing, interest in the franchise remains high. Readers can catch up on the latest chapters and look forward to the upcoming 24th volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Toilet-bound Hanako-kun manga go on hiatus?
The manga went on hiatus due to author Aida's medical treatment for an unspecified illness.
When did the manga resume?
The manga resumed in August 2025 after a hiatus in July 2025.
How many volumes of the manga are there?
As of now, 25 volumes have been published, with the 24th volume releasing on July 28.
Is there an anime adaptation?
Yes, the first season aired in January 2020, the second season in January 2025, and a spinoff anime in October 2023.