Mangaka Kumichi Yoshizuki Pauses Nankai Trough Kyodai Jishin Due to Health Issues

According to recent news from the manga world, Kumichi Yoshizuki is temporarily pausing his disaster-themed series Nankai Trough Kyodai Jishin. The mangaka stated that there are multiple health issues behind the decision, including both physical and mental ailments such as hernia and depression.

In a statement on the matter, Yoshizuki said, 'This break is necessary to fully recover my health and return stronger. I ask for my readers' understanding.' The series, which deals with a massive earthquake that could occur in Japan's Nankai Trough region, has been highly acclaimed for its realistic portrayal. Published in Big Comic Spirits magazine since 2022, the manga stands out for raising awareness on earthquake preparedness and disaster management.

Unfortunately, taking breaks due to health issues is a common occurrence in the manga industry. Intense drawing schedules, working under pressure, and irregular lifestyles leave many mangaka facing similar challenges. Yoshizuki's decision, like many of his colleagues sometimes have to do, reminds us that health comes first. While fans are flooding social media with get-well messages, many have expressed that they are waiting for the mangaka to fully recover and return.

Currently, there is no clear date for when the series will resume. However, if Yoshizuki recovers his health, he is expected to continue his work from where he left off. Readers are eagerly awaiting both the mangaka's recovery process and future chapters of Nankai Trough Kyodai Jishin. We hope this break will allow Yoshizuki to fully recover both physically and mentally.