A Major Shonen Jump Series Is Going on Long Hiatus Ahead of Finale

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I was a little surprised to hear that one of the big series in Shonen Jump is taking a break! It sounds like the creator is getting ready to wrap things up, which is always a bittersweet moment. It’s been happening a lot lately with Shonen Jump and other magazines like Jump SQ, as some of these really long-running stories are finally coming to an end. Jump SQ is actually a bit different with how it releases manga, but even they’re seeing a major series head towards its finale. It feels like a changing of the guard in the manga world!

Kazue Kato, the creator of the Blue Exorcist manga, announced on social media that the series will be taking a four-month break. Kato is using this time to prepare for the manga’s upcoming conclusion. While it’s unclear if this means the end of the current story arc or the entire series, it seems a long-running and popular manga is nearing its end.

来月号から青の祓魔師は4ヶ月の長期休載をいただきます（加藤）

— 加藤和恵 (@katohhhhhh) February 4, 2026

Blue Exorcist Announces 4 Month Hiatus Ahead of Final Chapter

Kazue Kato, the author of Blue Exorcist, announced a four-month break for the manga series. This pause will allow Kato to prepare for the next story arc and upcoming events. While there’s no specific return date yet, the manga is scheduled to reappear in the July 2026 issue of Jump SQ magazine. Good news for fans: this hiatus isn’t related to the author’s health, unlike previous breaks, so Kato is doing well.

Following Chapter 166 of Blue Exorcist, which appears to begin the final showdown with Astaroth, fans are speculating about the series ending soon. The manga has felt like it’s been building to a conclusion for some time, and readers are wondering if the upcoming chapter will truly be the last, or just the end of this particular story arc before a new one begins. We’ll find out in about four months.

What’s Going on With Blue Exorcist?

After a seven-year hiatus, Blue Exorcist has made a surprising return with a third season. Many fans had given up on a continuation, especially since the second season diverged from the original manga and ended on its own terms. Fortunately, the anime cleverly bypassed this issue by jumping ahead to a later story arc. This successful approach led to two more seasons, delighting fans who thought the series was over.

The anime Blue Exorcist finished airing the second part of its fourth season last year, and there’s been no news about a fifth season since then. With the manga nearing its conclusion, it’s possible the anime may also be heading towards a final season.

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2026-02-04 21:12