Maiko Uchino's Brave Hiatus: Slow Loop Manga Creator Fights Breast Cancer
Discover the exciting transition of your favorite manga from Manga Time Kirara Forward to Comic Fuz—stay tuned for updates!
Slow Loop Manga Goes on Hiatus, Set to Move to Comic Fuz
Manga fans have some news to digest: the beloved series Slow Loop will be transitioning from Manga Time Kirara Forward to the Comic Fuz platform upon its return.
Announcement Details
On Friday, the official X (formerly Twitter) account for Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara magazine shared that Maiko Uchino's Slow Loop is going on hiatus. When it resumes, it will be available on the Comic Fuz app and website. Houbunsha will announce the resumption date in both Manga Time Kirara Forward and Comic Fuz at a later time.
© Maiko Uchino, Houbunsha
Health Update from Maiko Uchino
In her announcement, Uchino revealed that she underwent breast cancer surgery in January and is currently receiving medical treatment. She expressed her decision to publicly share her diagnosis to raise awareness about the importance of regular health checkups.
About Slow Loop
The Slow Loop manga follows Hiyori, a girl who cherishes fly fishing at the beach, a passion inherited from her late father. One day, she unexpectedly meets Koharu, her new stepsister from her mother's recent marriage.
The series inspired a television anime that premiered in January 2022, which was streamed by Funimation as it aired.
Publication History
Uchino first published a one-shot version of Slow Loop in Manga Time Kirara Forward in April 2018, before launching a full serialization in September 2018. The ninth volume of the manga was released by Houbunsha in May 2024.
Source: Manga Time Kirara magazine's X/Twitter account