Yasuo Ohtagaki's Gundam Thunderbolt Manga Concludes with Final 8 Chapters
Discover the latest updates on your favorite manga as it returns from a 3-month hiatus—get ready for new chapters and exciting storylines!
# Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt Manga Enters Final Arc
**Author Yasuo Ohtagaki Announces Conclusion of Manga Series**
Yasuo Ohtagaki, the creator of *Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt*, announced on Thursday that the manga has entered its final arc, set to conclude in eight chapters. The 222nd chapter was published in Shogakukan's *Big Comic Superior* magazine on Friday, marking the series' return from a three-month hiatus. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_Suit_Gundam_Thunderbolt?utm_source=openai))
> **"Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt" Manga Enters Final Arc**
In a video accompanying the announcement, Ohtagaki expressed his gratitude to fans and encouraged them to follow the series to its conclusion. The 222nd chapter is available in the latest issue of *Big Comic Superior*.
*Image via [Amazon Japan](https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/4091848109/)*
**Series Background**
Set during the One Year War in the Universal Century 0079, the story follows the intense battles between ace pilots from the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon in the Thunderbolt Sector—a region filled with debris from destroyed space colonies and warships. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_Suit_Gundam_Thunderbolt?utm_source=openai))
Ohtagaki began the series in March 2012, and it has been serialized in *Big Comic Superior*. The 26th compiled volume, released on May 29, 2025, marks the beginning of the final arc. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_Suit_Gundam_Thunderbolt?utm_source=openai))
**Health-Related Hiatuses**
In September 2018, Ohtagaki paused the manga due to tenosynovitis, an inflammation of the tendons. He resumed in December 2018, noting that he had adjusted his drawing style to accommodate his health. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_Suit_Gundam_Thunderbolt?utm_source=openai))
**Anniversary and Future Plans**
The manga celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2022 with an exhibition at Gundam Base Tokyo. During the event, Ohtagaki revealed plans to continue the series for another five to six years. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_Suit_Gundam_Thunderbolt?utm_source=openai))
**Adaptations and Spin-offs**
The series inspired two original net anime adaptations, each receiving a compilation film. Ohtagaki also created the *Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt Gaiden* spin-off manga. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_Suit_Gundam_Thunderbolt?utm_source=openai))
*Source: [Yasuo Ohtagaki's X/Twitter Account](https://x.com/ohtagakiyasuo/status/1933027480539124150)*