The 100 Girlfriends Manga Series Shifts Schedule for Artist's Maternity Leave
Renowned artist Yukiko Nozawa, who is very famous for her amazing work on The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, has recently come out with a very important announcement for all the fans of the manga series. Nozawa shared that the serialization of this popular manga is going to be temporarily adjusted. This is basically to accommodate her pregnancy and the upcoming maternity leave she will be taking soon.
Actually, last year she was hospitalized for a bit and had to take a hiatus from making illustrations. It was after that period that Nozawa discovered she was pregnant. Since this is her very first pregnancy and things were a bit uncertain in the beginning, she decided to wait until she reached a more stable stage before sharing the news with the public. She expressed some regret for any worry her earlier absence might have caused, and she is deeply thankful to all the readers for their non-stop support during this special time in her life.
Upcoming Changes to the Serialization Schedule
The artist has made it clear that the pace of the serialization will slow down for some time now. To make sure things don't just stop during her maternity leave, Yukiko Nozawa mentioned that she has already completed several manuscripts in advance. The exact publication dates will be announced through the official channels of the series. The main goal here is to eventually get back to a regular weekly release schedule, but for now, the priority is definitely her health and well-being.
Even though Volume 25 of the manga is already finished, the actual release date will be told later on. For Volume 26 and the ones after that, work will go on in very close coordination with the editorial team while they keep a close eye on Nozawa's condition. Also, she confirmed that the supervisory work for the upcoming Season 3 of the anime is going on quite smoothly. Everyone involved is putting in their best effort to keep the quality high.
Message to the Fans and Industry Recognition
In her personal message, Nozawa said she feels bad for making the fans wait, but she assured everyone that she wants to come back in great health while managing this new journey of pregnancy and parenting. She also took a moment to thank Rikito Nakamura, the co-creator who handles the story, and the whole editorial staff for being so supportive through everything. Many fans believe that understanding why the 100 girlfriends is the ultimate rom-com is why the community is being so understanding right now.
It is worth noting that The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You anime series has already made a mark by getting recognized by Guinness World Records. This was for having the longest monologue in the history of Japanese-language animation. It shows just how much effort goes into this series.
As we all wait for more updates, the entire industry is sending best wishes to Yukiko Nozawa for a safe and happy journey into motherhood. The community is looking forward to her return when she is ready and inspired by this new chapter.
- Manga Title: The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You
- Artist: Yukiko Nozawa
- Story: Rikito Nakamura
- Record: Guinness World Record for longest monologue
Sources: Yukiko Nozawa Official X, © Rikito Nakamura, Yukiko Nozawa/Shueisha, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Production Committee
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You
