Why Is Blue Exorcist on a Break? When Will the Manga Return?
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Why Is Blue Exorcist on a Break? When Will the Manga Return?

Fans of Blue Exorcist are utterly disheartened to learn the big break news. Many are left pondering the sudden hiatus of their cherished manga series, especially after such an exciting reveal of the characters’ designs. Since its launch in 2009, Blue Exorcist has captivated audiences as a leading Shonen series. The story follows Rin Okumura, the literal son of Satan, as he embarks on a journey of exorcism. Now, the pressing question on everyone’s mind is why Blue Exorcist has taken a hiatus and when it will make its official return.

Here’s everything you need to know about why Blue Exorcist went on the break, what the main reason for this hiatus and when will blue exorcist manga return.

Why is Blue Exorcist on hiatus?

Blue Exorcist is now officially on hiatus as the creator focuses on recovering from an undisclosed illness.

In a recent revelation via X (formerly Twitter), Kazue the creator of Blue Exorcist announced the update through her official account. Revealing that she has been undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness that necessitated surgery. Fortunately, her recovery is progressing well, but she requires some time to fully recuperate after the operation. It appears that for quite a while, Kazue successfully juggled her work on Blue Exorcist alongside hospital visits and medical care, but now she truly needs a well-deserved break to relax and heal.

When will Blue Exorcist’s break end?

Blue Exorcist’s break will end and come back by Monday, November 4, 2024.

According to reports from Dexerto, Blue Exorcist manga hasn’t appeared in Shonen Jump magazine since August 2024. However, the creator has announced that it is set to return finally after its long hiatus by November 4, 2024. Like many long-running manga series, Blue Exorcist has experienced its share of breaks over the years.

Recently, these hiatuses have become more frequent, indicating that Kazue may have been facing some health challenges for a while. Thankfully after reading this, it appears that fans are happy that she’s now on a path to a complete recovery.

The animated series of Blue Exorcist fans are now in more luck. It’s because Season 4 is dropping in October, right after the intense finale of Season 3 back in March 2024. With Season 3 wrapping up the Shimane Illuminate Arc, one can get easily ready to dive into the Exorcist Exam Arc next.

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