The manga Chained Soldier (Mato Seihei no Slave) has taken an unexpected hiatus after illustrator Yohei Takemura faced health problems. The artist himself announced the hiatus on his social media account, stating that the manga would not be published on May 31st. However, fans can now rest assured, as the series is confirmed to return on June 14th, 2025 .
Sudden hiatus worries fans of the Chained Soldier series
After all, the announcement of the hiatus took many by surprise. However, it's important to remember that the author's health is a priority. Takemura thanked readers for their support and apologized for the hiatus, demonstrating concern for his loyal fan base.
Chained Soldier is a work written by Takahiro (author of Akame ga Kill ) and illustrated by Takemura. The plot has been published since January 2019 on Shonen Jump+ , currently totaling 18 volumes released.
A supernatural plot full of action and submission
The story takes place in an alternate Japan, where portals to a dimension called Mato have mysteriously appeared. There, "peaches" grow, granting superpowers—but only to women. In the midst of this, young Yuuki Wakura is saved by the powerful Kyouka Uzen , commander of the 7th unit of the Demon Defense Force, who demands that he become her slave in exchange for protection.
The manga's success has earned it an anime adaptation. The first season is available on HIDIVE , while the second season is already in production and scheduled to premiere in 2026 .
So, even though the break is momentary, anticipation for the next chapters only grows. To stay up-to-date on Chained Soldier and other titles, follow AnimeNew on WhatsApp and Instagram .
Source: Yohei Takemura Official
