The Bocchi the Rock! manga will be going on hiatus due to health issues affecting its creator, Aki Hamaji, according to an announcement made by the editorial department of Manga Time Kirara MAX. The notice was posted on the magazine's official X (formerly Twitter) account, confirming that the manga will go on break beginning with the March issue, released on Sunday.

In its statement, the editorial department explained that the manga has previously taken a one-issue break last month, with plans to resume serialization in March. However, following further discussions with Hamaji, the decision was made to extend the break to allow the author sufficient time to recover and return under stable conditions.

Hamaji also released a personal statement addressing the situation. She revealed that she has been experiencing health issues for several months and confirmed that the hiatus is due to physical health concerns rather than mental health-related reasons. She explained that prioritizing recovery would allow her to resume the manga in full form.

Hamaji began serializing the 4-koma music comedy manga in Manga Time Kirara MAX in December 2017. Houbunsha published the eighth volume on November 27.

Yen Press licensed the manga in English in April 2023 and released the seventh volume on November 11.

CloverWorks adapted the manga into a 12-episode television anime in Fall 2022. Crunchyroll simulcast the anime with multiple subtitles and dubs. A two-part compilation movie premiered in Japan in June and August 2024. A second season is currently in production.

Source: Oricon News