Battle in 5 Seconds Manga Goes on Hiatus Due to Miyakokasiwa's Depression Diagnosis
Battle in 5 Seconds (Deatte 5-byou de Battle) manga has gone on hiatus due to Miyakokasiwa being diagnosed with depression. According to Anime News Network's August 13, 2026 report, the series' publication has been suspended until the manga artist's health recovers; the return date has not yet been announced.
Published on Shogakukan's Ura Sunday web platform and MangaONE app since 2015, the series follows game-loving high school student Akira Shiroyanagi as he is drawn into a battle game by a mysterious organization and his life-or-death struggles. Written by Saizou Harawata and illustrated by Miyakokasiwa, the manga is known for combining action and psychological game elements. In the summer 2021 season, an anime adaptation by SynergySP and Vega Entertainment aired. Titled “Battle Game in 5 Seconds” on streaming platforms, this adaptation played a significant role in growing the series' international fanbase.
Miyakokasiwa's depression diagnosis is coming to the fore as one of the common “health hiatus” examples in the manga world. Japan's intense publishing pace and working conditions can lead to problems such as burnout and depression in many creators. Therefore, fans agree that the creator should prioritize their recovery process. Although it is unclear when new chapters of Battle in 5 Seconds will arrive, the priority is Miyakokasiwa's recovery. In such situations, readers' patience and support make a big difference in keeping manga artists' morale high.
No official information has been given regarding a new chapter date for now. Viewers who know the series through the anime must wait for the manga's story to continue, but first Miyakokasiwa needs to complete their treatment. It would be best to follow developments through official announcements from Anime News Network and Shogakukan. When a new statement is made about the creator's health condition, it will become clear when the series will resume from where it left off.
