Jiro Sugiura , the creator
of the popular manga “ My Wife Has No Emotion ( Boku
no Tsuma wa Kanjou ga Nai )”, has shocked his fans by announcing
the indefinite suspension of the series due to stress-related issues. The
author shared the news through his official Twitter account, explaining that
the increasing tensions in his personal life have affected his ability to work
on the series, even mentioning that his hair loss has worsened, which has
generated great concern among his fans.
In his message, Sugiura wrote:
- « The
stress in my daily life has increased, and this has made it even more
difficult to do illustration work, which is not my strong suit. Also,
my hair loss has gotten considerably worse, so I have decided to put the
serialization of 'My Wife Has No Emotion' on hold until my life calms down
again .»
The author also mentioned that despite the hiatus, he
will continue to create sketches and develop ideas for the manga , as he finds
this process less stressful. However, the full illustration phase, which
involves more time and concentration, will be put on hold until he regains his
well-being. Sugiura apologized to readers who were looking forward to
the continuation of the manga , and expressed his desire to resume
serialization when he feels better.
The news quickly became a trending topic on social
media, with thousands of fans expressing their support and wishes for Sugiura's
recovery. Many highlighted the importance of prioritizing mental health and
well-being, understanding the pressure that comes with working in an industry
as demanding as manga. This is not the first time that a manga creator
has had to pause their work due to stress, a recurring issue that has affected
numerous authors in recent years, given the demand to meet weekly or monthly
deadlines.
“My Wife Has No Emotion” is a series that originally
debuted as a webcomic in March 2019 on Sugiura’s Pixiv account. It subsequently
began serialization in Media Factory’s Monthly Comic Flapper magazine in August
2019, gaining popularity for its original premise and unique characters.
The manga's success led to its anime adaptation, which
began airing in July 2024. Produced by TMS Entertainment and animated by Tezuka
Productions, the series has received a warm reception from fans. With
stable animation quality and a faithful representation of the source material,
the anime has helped to further increase the work's popularity, both in Japan
and internationally.
Synopsis of My Wife Has No Emotion
Takuma Kosugi is an office worker who doesn't have
enough time to take care of everything at home. To make his daily life easier,
he buys a second-hand household robot named Mina, who quickly proves her worth.
One day, after returning from work and having had one too many beers, Takuma
half-jokingly tells her that she should become his wife. To his surprise, Mina
takes his words seriously and the two begin to live as if they were married.
As the days go by, Takuma and Mina grow closer and
begin doing more activities together, such as going on picnics and spending a
day at the beach. However, much of society still considers relationships
between humans and robots unusual. The pair must figure out whether their
arrangement can succeed and how to convince the people around them of their
sincerity.
Source: OfficialTwitter Account
