World Trigger Manga Temporarily Pauses: What Fans Need to Know
Exciting news! Discover the latest updates on your favorite manga returning on September 4. Stay tuned for new chapters and exclusive insights.
World Trigger Manga Announces Return in October
The official Twitter account for Daisuke Ashihara's World Trigger manga shared some important news this Monday. Due to the author's health issues, the manga will take a short break and will not publish a new chapter in the upcoming issue of Jump SQ. on August 4. However, fans can look forward to its return in the magazine's October issue, which ships on September 4.
Past Breaks and Health Concerns
World Trigger has experienced several breaks over the years, mainly due to Ashihara’s health. Earlier this year, the manga paused for a month in January to allow the author to work on the next volume. This break was extended into February, but the manga resumed with a new chapter in the April issue.
In addition, the series took breaks in August 2023 and January 2024, both attributed to Ashihara’s health issues.
About the Manga
- Debut: 2013 in Weekly Shonen Jump
- Hiatus: Started in November 2016 due to health, returned in October 2018, then moved to Jump SQ. in December 2018
- Latest Volume: Volume 28 shipped in Japan on February 4
World Trigger is also available in English through Viz Media and MANGA Plus, with Viz publishing both digital and print editions.
Anime Adaptations
- The first season by Toei Animation premiered in October 2014, followed by a second season in October 2015.
- The English dub became available on Crunchyroll in February 2020.
- The second season aired in January 2021, with 12 episodes.
- The third season premiered in October 2021 on TV Asahi’s NUMAnimation block and is also streamed on Crunchyroll, which offers an English dub.
Stage Plays
- The manga has inspired multiple stage adaptations, with the latest running in October-November 2024, featuring the Galopoula Invasion arc.
- A fifth stage play, covering the B-Rank Wars Final Match, was staged from April to May 2025.
Stay tuned for the manga’s comeback in October, and keep an eye on official channels for more updates!
Source: World Trigger's Twitter account