New Chapter of RuriDragon Manga Postponed to June: Update from Masaoki Shindo
The RuriDragon manga, written by Masaoki Shindo and having reached a wide fan base in a short time, has undergone an unexpected change in its publication schedule. The series, which was expected to meet readers with a new chapter this Monday under normal circumstances, has been postponed to June with an official announcement. Although this delay is a surprise for followers who track the series' publication schedule on digital platforms, the priority given to the mangaka's health is met with understanding by fans.
RuriDragon made a big splash when it first began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in June 2022. However, due to health issues experienced by the series creator Masaoki Shindo, the manga went on an indefinite hiatus in August 2022. This long silence, which lasted nearly two years, was broken with the series' return in March 2024. In the new period, the series continues to be published with a more flexible schedule both in the print magazine and on digital platforms such as Shonen Jump+ and Manga Plus.
The plot of the series focuses on the daily life of Ruri Aoki, a high school student who wakes up one morning to find horns on her head and learns that her father is a dragon. This 'slice-of-life' story managed to rank high in the Tsugi ni Kuru Manga awards thanks to its sincere handling of supernatural elements. Shindo's unique art style and character depth position RuriDragon in a special place among modern manga.
This latest postponement decision is seen as a measure taken by the publisher and the author to ensure they do not compromise on the quality of the series. With the new chapter to be published in June, it is expected that the story will continue from where it left off and the process of Ruri discovering her dragon powers will deepen. Fans continue to closely follow VIZ Media and Manga Plus platforms to learn the exact release date.
