BREAKING: The Seven Deadly Sins - Four Knights of the Apocalypse Manga Goes on a Hiatus!
Nakaba Suzuki's manga, The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse, has entered an indefinite hiatus due to Suzuki's health issues. This announcement was made in the 35th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine, which did not serialize a new chapter of the manga as expected.
The magazine stated it would provide updates on the manga's return at a later date. However, the preview for the combined 36th and 37th issue, scheduled for release on August 7, still lists a new chapter for the manga. This inconsistency suggests that the listing was not corrected before the magazine went to print.
Four Knights of the Apocalypse Overview
Suzuki launched Four Knights of the Apocalypse in January 2021. The manga serves as a sequel to his highly successful series, The Seven Deadly Sins. Kodansha USA Publishing has been simultaneously publishing the manga in English both digitally and in physical form.
The publisher describes the first volume as the story of Percival, a boy who has lived a secluded life with his grandfather on God's Finger, a remote place high above the clouds. Percival's peaceful existence is shattered when an intruder with a shocking connection to him destroys everything he knows. With no other option, Percival sets off on a journey to confront the one responsible, discovering the complexities of the world and his own destiny along the way.
To date, Kodansha has published 17 compiled volumes of the manga, with the 18th volume set to release on September 17. Kodansha USA Publishing released the 12th volume in English on May 7.
The Four Knights of the Apocalypse manga has also been adapted into an anime series. The anime premiered in Japan in October 2023 and ran for half a year without breaks. Netflix began streaming the anime on January 31, 2024. The first cour (quarter of a year) of the anime started on January 7, with the last episode airing on March 31. A second cour has been confirmed and is set to premiere on October 6, 2024.
The hiatus of Four Knights of the Apocalypse has left fans concerned for Suzuki's health and the future of the manga. Fans and followers are hopeful for his swift recovery and eagerly await further updates on the return of the manga. The indefinite nature of the hiatus adds to the uncertainty, but the continued interest and support from the fanbase highlight the impact and popularity of Suzuki's work.
Conclusion
In summary, Four Knights of the Apocalypse is on hold due to Nakaba Suzuki's health, with no specified return date. Kodansha USA continues to publish the manga in English, and the anime adaptation remains popular, with new episodes scheduled for later this year.