Bungo Stray Dogs: STORM BRINGER Manga Goes on Hiatus Due to Author's Health Issues
The Bungo Stray Dogs: STORM BRINGER manga is facing an unexpected hiatus. Kadokawa and Monthly Shonen Ace magazine officially announced that the series has been paused due to the author's health issues. No specific date has been shared yet for when the manga adaptation, which began in January 2025, will return.
The announcement was made on August 25 through the magazine's official channels. The statement noted that the manga's artist, Shiwasu Hoshikawa's health condition requires a period of rest and treatment, and expressed expectation of understanding from readers. The editorial team emphasized that Hoshikawa's recovery will be prioritized and that information about the series' future will be provided in the coming months. This is the first extended hiatus the series has experienced since its start.
For those unfamiliar, STORM BRINGER is one of the most beloved side stories in the Bungo Stray Dogs universe. Written by the main series' author Kafka Asagiri and published as a light novel in 2021, the work focuses on Nakahara Chuuya's past. The story begins with the arrival of the mysterious assassin from Europe, Paul Verlaine, who introduces himself as Chuuya's "brother." This dark and emotional story, which sheds light on the origins of Chuuya, one of the Port Mafia's most powerful ability users, and his connection to "Arahabaki," is considered by fans to be the strongest spin-off of the main series.
The manga adaptation was an important part of Kadokawa's strategy to expand the Bungo Stray Dogs universe, alongside the main series illustrated by Sango Harukawa. The main manga has been ongoing since 2012 and has surpassed 26 volumes, and it also has a 5-season anime and a film by studio Bones. The series has had many side stories adapted into manga and light novel formats, such as BEAST, Dead Apple, and Gaiden, and the STORM BRINGER adaptation was also met with great excitement. The manga was especially important for fans who wanted to visually experience the sibling and conflict dynamics between Chuuya and Verlaine.
For now, the series' return date remains uncertain. Kadokawa will make a new announcement through Monthly Shonen Ace in the future depending on Hoshikawa's health condition. While fans are sending their get-well wishes to the author on social media, the editorial team reiterated that they will not rush and will wait for the author's full recovery. We will closely follow the developments and share them with you when the return date is announced.
