Kodoani.com – Manga series Shadows House author duo so-ma-to will be on hiatus for three weeks and is expected to return to the magazine Weekly Young Jump issue #3, 2025, released on December 19. The announcement, revealed on November 21, marks a longer-than-usual break in the publishing schedule, which has been in flux since mid-year.
In July, so-ma-to announced that the manga would follow a new publishing schedule: publishing two chapters in a row, then taking a break for two issues, to accommodate the author's poor health since last year. Previously, the schedule of publishing three chapters in a row and then taking a break was maintained. This reflects the authors' dedication to the work but also highlights the challenges they face in maintaining creative progress.
Shadows House has entered its final installment since its 200th chapter in July this year, promising a memorable ending to the unique story of the mysterious Shadow family and their relationship with the living dolls tasked with make their “face”. With a characteristic gothic atmosphere, the story is not only mystical but also delves into social aspects, loyalty and freedom.
The manga series debuted in 2018 Weekly Young Jump and released the 18th volume in September. At the same time, the English version of the manga was published by Yen Press The release also received a warm reception from international readers, with the seventh volume released last September.
Besides manga, Shadows House also known through the television anime version. The first season aired in April 2021, with streaming on Funimation. The second season debuted in July 2022 and was broadcast by Crunchyroll, continuing to bring the mysterious and fascinating world of the Shadow mansion to a global audience.
Although the new schedule may cause fans to wait longer, maintaining the health and quality of the writers' work is still the most important thing. Shadows House promises to maintain its charm in the final chapters.
