Laid-Back Camp and mono Manga Series Creator Afro's Series Halted Due to Health Issues
Laid-Back Camp (Yuru Camp) and mono manga series have been indefinitely halted due to health issues of their creator, Afro. According to Anime News Network, Afro's health deteriorated seriously as a result of the stress of serializing two series simultaneously. The announcement was made on July 28, 2026, marking a sad development for fans.
Afro is particularly known for Laid-Back Camp. The series began in 2015 in Manga Time Kirara magazine and quickly gained a large fanbase with its calm story of high school girls who love camping. The first anime adaptation aired in 2018, followed by a second season in 2021, and Laid-Back Camp Movie was released in 2022. Afro's other series, mono, is newer but offers a similarly relaxing atmosphere.
Health-related hiatuses are not uncommon in the manga industry. Creators working under tight weekly or monthly deadlines can lead to physical and mental exhaustion. Previously, major series such as Hunter × Hunter (Yoshihiro Togashi) and One Piece (Eiichiro Oda) have taken breaks for similar reasons. Afro's situation once again highlights the workload problem in the industry.
For fans, this news comes especially as preparations for the third season of Laid-Back Camp were underway. No official announcement has been made regarding the continuation of the anime adaptation, but this manga hiatus will likely affect anime plans as well. The biggest wish is for Afro to recover and return to the series. For now, reading the available volumes and rewatching the anime is the best option for fans.
