Dark Clouds Loom Over Daiya No A Act II as Mangaka Leaves on 2 Month Hiatus

Ace of Diamond is currently one of the most coveted sports manga, but it seems like dark clouds are over the horizon!  

The strong following of the manga could be due to many factors that Ace of Diamond is known for, whether it be the narrative or the attention to detail. However, ask any longtime fan, and they would say that it’s the mangaka Yuji Terajima’s work standard that has kept them hooked.

Sensei Terajima has shown that he is nothing but committed with almost no hiatus in these long years. 

According to an unofficial but trustable source, Daiya no A Act two manga will go on a two-month hiatus starting from issue 29 (currently at  27). Furthermore, the series is set to resume serialization in Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine on 4th August 2021. 

If the news is accurate, then the mangaka and his team will make it public in the upcoming chapter or through the official Twitter handle.

Weekly magazine No. 27 on the cover of Aika Sawaguchi is on sale today! “Ace of Diamond” Episode 255 “The Truth About Rumors” is now available. Seido Nine who fought through the semi-finals, next is finally … ⁉︎ #Ace of Diamond #Weekly Shonen Magazine

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Yuji Terajima’s last ever hiatus was in 2015 after ending the Daiya no A Act one; however, that could hardly be considered a hiatus but something akin to a “study leave” for the next series. 

The source has also confirmed that the hiatus is not because of health issues but for collecting materials for the upcoming arcs. 

Though over at the subreddit, some fans have shown displeasure at the sudden hiatus; however, most of the community has been respectful and understanding of the situation. 

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After Berserk’s mangaka, Kentaro Miura’s death, overwork, and health have taken center stage, many fans have demanded that authors take breaks. The most recent case being Jujustu kaisen itself. 

Dark Clouds Loom over Daiya no A Act II as Mangaka Leaves on 2 Month Hiatus
Diamond no Ace | Source: Crunchyroll

While some are relieved that the break is not after a big cliffhanger, many fans have even speculated that the upcoming arc will take over a year to finish. Due to the scale of the upcoming arc, many fans want the mangaka and team to rest and energize. 

With two months of hiatus ahead, I think it is perfect for old fans to re-read the manga and rewatch the anime and for new fans of the famous baseball series to catch up. 

Moreover, this is an excellent opportunity for the Daiya no A community to read some of the other famous sports series such as Haikyu!! or the upcoming Burning Kabaddi manga, which will get an anime adaptation as well.

So, don’t let this time go to waste and read some more fantastic sports manga out there!

About Ace of Diamond

Ace of Diamond is a Japanese shōnen baseball manga series by Yuji Terajima and published by Kodansha. Weekly Shōnen Magazine has serialized it from 2006 to 2015. A sequel titled Ace of Diamond Act II started in 2015. An anime adaptation ran from 6 October 2013 to 28 March 2016.

The protagonist is Eijun Sawamura, a baseball pitcher with a very strange changeup pitch that is natural to him but surprising to others. Sawamura plans to go to a local high school and play baseball with his friends, to showcase their skills and win the matches.

Source: Manga Mogura Twitter

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