Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Manga on hiatus due to creator Negi Haruba's health issues

Time of India

07-05-2025

Negi Haruba takes second health-related break
Go! Go! Loser Ranger!'s unique plot makes hiatus harder for fans
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Fans await Manga return as Anime adaptation nears
The manga world is hit with another bad news as Go! Go! Loser Ranger! is officially going on another hiatus but this time due to the declining health of its creator, Negi Haruba . Known for his work on the popular The Quintessential Quintuplets , Haruba has built a solid reputation for himself for blending unique stories with emotional depth. His latest work, Go! Go! Loser Ranger!, has also developed a strong fanbase for its unique and sarcastic take on the superhero genre.But once again, fans are asked to hit the pause button as the creator focuses on recovery.The news arrived earlier this week, as Haruba's staff announced that the manga would be going on hiatus due to his continued health problems. Although no illness was detailed, this is the second time the series has been put on hiatus for such reasons. Disappointing as it is for readers, a majority of fans have posted in a supportive and understanding light, acknowledging the high level of work that manga artists are under.In Japan's manga culture, it's not unusual for artists to drive themselves to tight weekly deadlines, working long hours with minimal downtime. Burnout is all too common, and health-related hiatuses have become increasingly prevalent in recent years. Haruba is one of many artists whose health has suffered at the hands of round-the-clock publication. Thankfully, both his publisher and his fanbase seem to be valuing his health over outputGo! Go! Loser Ranger! is not your average hero-vs-villain story. The show, set in a world where the Earth was invaded by aliens in the past, shows that these "villains" have since been reduced to a degrading role—impersonating battles against the planet's sentai-style heroes as part of pretend combat for public spectacle. But one of them wants out. Fed up with the performance, he infiltrates the heroes' ranks with a mission: to bring them down from within.The narrative astutely subverts genre conventions and layers social commentary atop the glitzy, action-oriented surface. It's this incisive writing and counterintuitive tone that have helped the manga stand out in recent years. With an anime adaptation set to premiere later this year, the timing of the hiatus serves as a reminder of the stress creators are under when working on multiple large projects simultaneously.Although fans might be frustrated with the delay, they all agree that the story is worth the wait. Haruba's solid history and creative vision have gained their trust, and many wish that this hiatus will give him a chance to come back stronger and healthier.Although no return date has been confirmed, it's expected that Go! Go! Loser Ranger! will resume once Haruba is well enough to continue. In the meantime, the upcoming anime adaptation may help bridge the gap. It's a chance for new audiences to discover the world Haruba has built, and for long-time readers to experience the story in a new format.More importantly, this situation shines a light on the human side of manga creation. Behind every gripping panel and twist-filled chapter is a creator working tirelessly to bring the story to life. Sometimes, stepping away is not only necessary but life-saving.The manga community is gradually becoming more aware of these challenges, and fans now play an important role in supporting healthy work environments. For now, the best thing readers can do is be patient and continue to support the official releases.We join fans around the world in wishing Negi Haruba a full recovery. The world of Go! Go! Loser Ranger! will be waiting when he's ready to return—and we'll be ready to cheer him on.