'Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun' manga returns after long hiatus

Updated at: August 18, 2026 at 12:45 AM

Great news for anime and manga fans!

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The popular supernatural series 'Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun,' created by the talented duo AidaIro, is officially returning to serialization.

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After a 10-month hiatus, the manga will resume in the September 2026 issue of Square Enix’s 'Monthly GFantasy' magazine, hitting shelves on August 18, 2026.

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The series paused in November 2025 to allow the creators to focus on recovering from an unspecified illness.

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Since its debut in 2014, the story has become a massive hit, selling over 10 million copies worldwide and inspiring a successful television anime.

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Fans have been eagerly waiting to see what happens next in the story, and the return starting with chapter 131 is highly anticipated by the global community.

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Whether you have been following Hanako’s adventures from the beginning or are just discovering the series, now is the perfect time to catch up before the new chapter drops!

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When is 'Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun' scheduled to return to serialization?

August 18, 2026

July 2025

November 2025

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August 18, 2026

What was the primary reason for the manga's long hiatus?

The creators needed to focus on medical treatment for an illness

The creators wanted to pursue other artistic projects

To focus on the 'After-School Hanako-kun' anime production

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The creators needed to focus on medical treatment for an illness

In which magazine is the series published?

Monthly GFantasy

Weekly Shonen Jump

Yen Press Monthly

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Monthly GFantasy

Approximately how long did the 2025–2026 hiatus last?

10 months

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Two years

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10 months

What is the status of the 'Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun' franchise?

It has sold less than 5 million copies

It has surpassed 10 million copies in circulation and includes an anime adaptation

The franchise has been discontinued entirely

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It has surpassed 10 million copies in circulation and includes an anime adaptation

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