Heisei Haizan-hei ☆ Sumire-chan Manga Goes on Hiatus Due to Author's Maternity Leave
Heisei Haizan-hei ☆ Sumire-chan manga author Satomi U has announced a temporary hiatus from the series due to maternity leave. The author will resume daily publications following this break, which will last from July 2026 to October 2026. The announcement was made by the official publisher and the mangaka via social media.
The manga first began serialization in Monthly Comic Zenon magazine in 2021 and quickly gained attention for its absurd comedy and slice-of-life themes set in the late Heisei era. The series follows the comedic events experienced by Sumire, a former soldier, as she tries to adapt to civilian life. It has particularly won over readers with its humorous take on post-war trauma and cute character designs.
Satomi U is an artist previously known for short stories such as Kimi no Koe and Neko no Niwa. Thanking her fans during her maternity leave process, the author stated, "I will return to Sumire's adventures stronger after this special time I will spend with my baby." It is common in the manga industry for authors to take breaks for health and family reasons; for instance, One Piece author Eiichiro Oda has also taken short breaks for similar reasons.
While this news means a wait for those following the series, this step taken for the author's health and family has been met with broad understanding. When the manga returns to publication in October, it will likely greet readers with accumulated chapters. It is worth following the official Comic Zenon account and the author's Twitter profile for announcements regarding new chapters.
