Fans of World Trigger will need to wait a little longer for the next chapter. The manga is taking a short break, but there’s no need to worry—creator Daisuke Ashihara’s health is the top priority.
Story Synopsis
Shueisha’s Jump SQ. magazine revealed that World Trigger will be on hiatus for one issue due to author Daisuke Ashihara’s health. The manga will return in the magazine’s October issue, which ships on September 4, 2025. This brief pause comes as no surprise to longtime fans, as Ashihara has experienced recurring health issues in the past, occasionally leading to delays in serialization.
World Trigger is a long-running sci-fi action series that centers on Mikado City, where gates to another world have opened, unleashing powerful alien beings known as “Neighbors.” In response, a defense organization called Border recruits and trains young agents to combat these invaders. The story follows Yūma Kuga, a mysterious boy from another world, and Osamu Mikumo, a determined Border trainee, as they form an unlikely team to protect humanity.
Hiatus Context and Reader Support
Fans of the series have expressed widespread support for Ashihara’s health-first approach to his workload. The manga industry has seen increasing awareness around creator wellbeing, and World Trigger is often cited as a case study in how publishers manage chronic health challenges in long-running series.
Readers can expect the series to resume with its signature strategic battles and deep world-building intact, once the break concludes.
Character Summaries
Yūma Kuga
A white-haired, compact boy with a sharp tongue and powerful combat skills. Yūma is actually a humanoid Neighbor who travels to Earth to learn more about humanity. He brings unmatched battle instincts and secret knowledge that prove essential to Border’s efforts.
Osamu Mikumo
The classic underdog, Osamu lacks raw combat ability but makes up for it with tactical genius and unwavering moral resolve. His partnership with Yūma becomes central to the story’s emotional and strategic arcs.
Did You Know?
- World Trigger began serialization in 2013 in Weekly Shonen Jump before moving to Jump SQ. in 2018.
- Ashihara’s health issues have previously led to multi-month hiatuses, but the series has always returned stronger.
- The anime adaptation has had three seasons, with strong fan reception for its strategic storytelling and ensemble cast.
Although fans will miss their regular dose of Border action in the upcoming issue, the temporary pause is a reminder that behind every beloved manga is a creator who deserves rest and care. World Trigger returns on September 4, 2025.
