Heisei Haizan-hei ☆ Sumire-chan Goes on Hiatus Due to Author's Maternity Leave
There is sad news for fans of Heisei Haizan-hei ☆ Sumire-chan. The series' author, Satomi U, is taking maternity leave, so the manga will go on hiatus from July 2026 to October 2026 before resuming publication. According to Anime News Network, this decision was made to allow the author to focus on her pregnancy and childbirth.
Satomi U plans to rest both physically and emotionally during this time. While fans of the series understandably support the author prioritizing her health, the hiatus comes as a slight disappointment, especially given the exciting developments in recent chapters. Fortunately, this is only a temporary break; new chapters are expected to resume in October.
Heisei Haizan-hei ☆ Sumire-chan is a comedy-drama series set in the late Heisei period, following Sumire-chan, a war veteran, as she tries to adapt to a peaceful life. Satomi U writes and illustrates the manga, which was first published in 2021 on Kodansha's Comic Days platform. The series quickly gained a wide fanbase, known for its themes of post-war trauma, friendship, and the small joys of daily life.
Satomi U has previously stated that the character Sumire-chan draws from her own life experiences. Therefore, the decision to take maternity leave is seen by readers as both a personal choice and a natural part of the creative process. The series will continue from where it left off after the hiatus; in the meantime, fans can check out short stories previously released by Satomi U.
This kind of news once again highlights the balance between mangaka's working conditions and personal lives. We look forward to returning to Sumire's new adventures when Heisei Haizan-hei ☆ Sumire-chan resumes in October.
