Quality Assurance in Another World Manga Goes on Hiatus: Masamichi Sato to Focus on Hernia Treatment
The Quality Assurance in Another World manga has gone on hiatus due to creator Masamichi Sato's health issues. According to Anime News Network's August 9, 2026 report, Sato is temporarily stepping away from the series to focus on hernia treatment and recovery. When the manga will return has not been announced yet; it is stated that the timeline completely depends on Sato's health condition.
The series, written and illustrated by Sato, is published under its Japanese title Kono Sekai wa Fukanzen da (This World Is Incomplete) in Kodansha's Morning Two magazine. The story follows Haga, a quality assurance engineer in a game world, as he detects bugs and glitches in the system. Alongside a character named Nikola whom he meets, he moves toward the world's hidden secrets. The manga stands out for its narrative that questions the usual isekai patterns and is published in English by Kodansha USA.
The series' popularity reached an even wider audience with its anime adaptation that aired in 2024. The production, which successfully blends fantasy, technology, and mystery elements, won viewers' appreciation especially with its story that approaches world-building from a different angle. Although the manga's hiatus at a critical point in the story is disappointing for readers who started the series with the anime and are curious about what happens next, Sato's decision to prioritize his health is being met with understanding.
Unfortunately, it is a common occurrence in the manga world for creators to have to put series on hiatus due to health problems. The intense publication pace of the Japanese manga industry can strain many creators working on weekly and monthly series. Although such breaks are worrying for fans, they are seen as an important step to preserve the quality of the series and the sustainability of the creator in the long run.
While waiting for the official return date of Quality Assurance in Another World, readers can reread the existing volumes or dive back into the story with the 2024 anime adaptation. Sato's quick recovery and the series resuming where it left off are of great importance for the future of both the manga and potential new adaptations.
