Akihiro Ononaka ’s
manga , “ Mahou Shoujo ni
Akogarete ( Gushing over Magical Girls ),” will
continue on hold after it began in February of this year . The
editorial staff of the work, which gained widespread popularity following its
anime adaptation aired earlier this year, released a statement explaining the
situation:
- « Dear
readers, we are always grateful for your continued support of 'Mahou
Shoujo ni Akogarete'. Currently, the work is on hiatus due to the
illness of master Akihiro Ononaka, and we regret to inform you that this
suspension will continue for a while longer while the author recovers.
- Ononaka-sensei’s
health is improving, but after discussion with the editorial staff, we
have decided that more time is needed to ensure that he can resume work in
optimal condition. We apologize
for the wait and ask for your patience as we await the return of the
series. We will inform about the resumption date through the Storia Dash
announcement page and the official account on X (formerly Twitter). We
appreciate your understanding and continued support for ‘Mahou Shoujo ni
Akogarete .’”
“ Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete ” has
captured the attention of many fans thanks to its original plot, which features
Utena Hiiragi, a girl who is given the opportunity to transform into a magical
girl. However, the offer turns out to be a trap, and Utena is recruited
by an evil organization to fight against the magical girls she has always
admired. Instead of feeling remorse, Utena finds joy in her new role
as a villain, which adds a fascinating, dark dimension to the narrative.
The statement also highlights how demanding the job
of being a manga artist is. Creating a manga series is an arduous process that
requires constant dedication and significant effort. Artists must not
only meet strict deadlines, but must also maintain a high quality of their
work, which can take a toll on both their physical and mental health.
Akihiro Ononaka is no exception, and his dedication
to “Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete” has been evident throughout his career. The
pause in the series is a necessary measure to ensure his well-being and allow
him to return with the energy and creativity necessary to continue offering
quality work to his fans.
The fan community has shown their support and
understanding, wishing Ononaka a speedy and full recovery.
- " I'm
relieved… We're really waiting, so please make a full recovery! "
- « Oh,
I was wondering why there were no updates since February, turns out I was
sick. Please take care of yourself. We will be waiting forever. »
- " We
will be waiting! ".
- « A
statement has finally been issued. At least we won't have to be anxious in
the middle of each month. Take good care of yourself, Ononaka-sensei .»
- « W-what?
I hope you get better soon! Health comes first! »
- « I'm
glad to have heard updates… ».
- « I've
heard that being a mangaka or illustrator is a very difficult job… Please
take care of yourself . »
- « It's
sad that the suspension continues. But I was worried about the lack of
updates, so I'm relieved .»
- « Good
news after all this time. Death or arrest of mangakas is not so rare
lately… I was thinking the worst »
- " We
will wait as long as it takes! "
- " Thanks
for the heads up. I was worried, so I'm relieved to hear he's recovering ."
Source: Otakomu
