05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
A pause in the stars: Fly Me to the Moon manga on hiatus
The
Kenjirou Hata
's beloved
romantic comedy manga
, Fly Me to the Moon (
Tonikaku Kawaii
), is officially going on hiatus starting from May 7, 2025. The news was shared in the combined 22nd/23rd issue of
Weekly Shonen Sunday
, this has stirred a mix of emotions from fans as they are preparing to temporarily part their ways with Nasa and Tsukasa's charming love story.
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Between the pages of love
Ever since its launch in February 2018, Fly Me to the Moon has been a passionate journey through the life of Nasa Yuzaki and his super mysterious wife, Tsukasa. Fly Me to the Moon stands out with its soft romance, gentle humor, and subtle hints of something lying deeper beneath their seemingly ordinary and normal marriage.
Credits: Crunchyroll
The hiatus will officially begin with the issue which is scheduled for May 7, 2025,
which was confirmed by Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday.
The return date has not been provided yet. Which leaves fans guessing, many fans recognize that such breaks are often needed to give authors time to rest and refocus on the better treatment for themselves and for the story.
Fans react with patience and hope
The hiatus has sparked plenty of conversation on online platforms like X, Reddit, Fandom, etc.. While some fans are obviously disappointed, the overwhelming majority is expressing support for Kenjirou Hata, urging him to take all the time he needs to get better and deliver even more better story.
There's an understanding in the
manga community
that well-paced storytelling and creator health go together side by side.
Credits: Crunchyroll
Interestingly, some humorous theories have surfaced the web—one even linking the break to the recent emotional turns in
Jujutsu Kaisen
, poking fun at Hata's possible shock over the famous manga storylines. While clearly in jest, this shows how well connected manga fans are across different titles and genres.
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What happens next?
With the manga going on a break, fans are expected to revisit previous chapters and possibly rewatch the anime adaptations to keep the story fresh in their minds for when the manga returns after it's hiatus. For those who haven't read it yet, now would be a great time to catch up and fall in love with the wholesome relationship of Nasa and Tsukasa.
Kenjirou Hata has a history of long-running, well-loved and written stories (Hayate the Combat Butler being another fan favorite), and many fans are confident that Fly Me to the Moon will return stronger than before.
Till then, the community of Fly Me to the Moon will be patiently waiting under the stars for it's return.
Mark your calendars—May 7, 2025
, marks the start of this pause. But the journey of Nasa and Tsukasa is way far from over.
