The creator of the popular manga My Hero Academia, Kohei Horikoshi, has apologized for taking another week off and delaying the series' dramatic final arc.
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With the chapter released on October 17, Horikoshi included a short commentary apologizing for the break in the next chapter. week, bringing the conclusion of this week's epic battle between Shigaraki and All Might's Protege Star and Stripe to the 31st of October.
Short statements by the manga artist usually accompany the release of new chapters in the magazine and usually offer a small glimpse into their normal lives or how they feel about the work.
As the western publisher of Shonen Jump content, Viz has begun translating these statements in addition to the chapters themselves and posting them on their website every week.
The message is short, as most messages tend to be. “I'm sorry for all the interruptions. My schedule is a mess. I'm getting back on track," said Horikoshi, via Shonen Jump's translation.
The breaks he refers to were mostly short, never missing more than a week. The last one was in early September, and before that, the period around the Japanese release of My Hero Academia: World Heroes Mission.
At least the series' fandom has calmly accepted publication interruptions, often relieved to see Horikoshi taking care of himself. In September there was a break due to Horikoshi's health.
While Horikoshi's health recovers and there's no cause for concern right now, these types of health scares are disturbingly common in the manga industry. Publishers' weekly deadlines can be extremely difficult to meet, and mangaka who miss deadlines too often can find their series cut short. The pressure is high.
Stress can cause all kinds of health problems, and the rate of production can easily lead to hand and wrist injuries, which can lead to much longer hiatuses. My Hero Academia's popularity puts Horikoshi in a pretty safe position, especially with the ending already in sight.
It's easy to get lost in the excitement of launching a new chapter in a favorite story, but it's important to remember that the creators behind the work fans love are as human as the fans themselves. To be creative and productive on a big project like My Hero Academia requires as much rest and relaxation as it does diligent work and careful planning.
