Splatoon 3: Splatlands Manga Hiatus: A Short Break from Ink Battles!
It is time for a short break for Splatoon fans! It has been announced that the Splatoon 3: Splatlands manga, written by Sankichi Hinodeya and making waves in Monthly CoroCoro Comic magazine, is going on a temporary hiatus. The series, which has been presenting us with the chaotic adventures of Goggles and the Blue Team in Splatsville since 2022, is entering a preparation period before new chapters. This news of a break comes simultaneously with the English edition of the series' 6th volume hitting shelves on April 14, 2026.
This manga series is essentially a direct continuation of the original Splatoon manga that began in 2015. The first series lasted for 16 volumes and concluded in January 2022. Immediately after, with the release of Nintendo's third game, the story continued under the title Splatoon 3: Splatlands. Sankichi Hinodeya is known for narrating the game's competitive Turf War mechanics, weapons, and Splatfest events with a humorous touch. The fact that the author is one of the former assistants of Hiromu Arakawa, the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist, also explains the success of the series' visual quality.
So, why was this break taken? In the manga industry, such "hiatus" periods are usually given for authors to deepen their story plotting or to take a breather from an intense work schedule. Splatoon 3: Splatlands had brought the excitement to its peak in its recent chapters by covering the game's beloved modes like Salmon Run and Big Run. Additionally, the chapters focusing on the game's expansion packs (DLC) such as Spire of Order were met with great interest by fans. This break is likely a harbinger of a new story arc that will run parallel to the next major tournament or game updates.
Although no exact date has been shared yet regarding when the series will return, a return announcement is expected in upcoming issues of CoroCoro Comic. Until then, keep your ink tanks full and stay tuned to see if Goggles will forget his pants somewhere again! This break might be a great opportunity to maintain the quality of the series and offer us even more epic battles. In the meantime, fans can refresh their memories by re-reading the previous volumes published by Viz Media.
