Blue Exorcist Hiatus: The popular manga series “Blue Exorcist” by Kazue Katou, which has been ongoing since 2009, will go into another hiatus due to the mangaka’s health. The manga has experienced previous hiatuses, but fans are hoping this one will be shorter.
Blue Exorcist Hiatus: Kazue Katou Diagnosed with COVID
The announcement of the hiatus came through the official Twitter account of the manga last week which stated that revealing that Kazue Katou has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Despite the pandemic’s initial impact on the anime and manga industry, the recent hiatus serves as a reminder that the disease can spread.
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Blue Exorcist’s Ever Growing Popularity
Blue Exorcist gained popularity through its first anime adaptation in 2011, followed by a second season in 2017. The series also had a spin-off manga titled “Salaryman Exorcist: The Sorrows of Yukio Okumura” from 2013 to 2020. Despite the manga’s hiatuses, it has continued to captivate fans with its unique blend of supernatural elements and action.
Blue Exorcist Hiatus: History
This marks the third hiatus for the Blue Exorcist manga. The first hiatus occurred from July 2021 to May 2022, followed by another break from January to May 2023. Fans are hopeful that this new hiatus will be shorter in duration. The manga is expected to return in the December issue of Shueisha’s Jump SQ magazine.
Upcoming Third Season of the Anime
The news of the manga’s hiatus is saddening, with the mangaka’s health at risk. But, with the anticipation of the third season of the Blue Exorcist anime, titled “Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga,” it seems that the avid fans will have more than just manga to be eagerly waiting for. The new season is expected to air in January 2024. This has created a buzz among the followers of this anime.
The fate of Blue Exorcist, both in terms of the manga’s continuation and the upcoming anime season, depends on Kazue Katou’s health. You may follow the official Blue Exorcist X (formerly Twitter) account for updates on the situation and let us hope a swift recovery for the mangaka and wish her to get well soon!
