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Creating a hit manga is something of a double-edged sword. It brings a level of stability and success that many dream of, but it also can create incredible pressure on the mangaka. Spy x Family has proven to be incredibly successful over the years, but Tatsuya Endo needs a little more time before he’s able to continue the story. After the most recent chapter of Spy x Family went live, he announced that the series is going on a hiatus with no plan for when it will return.

“Spy x Family Chapter 136 has been updated,” Tatsuya Endo posted on his social media this week. “Buckle up and prepare for an explosive ride.” However, the bit that has caught fans off guard is the next part of the post. “Also, sorry about this, but the next update on 6/22 will be on hiatus… I’d appreciate your understanding.”

It is worth mentioning that breaks like this aren’t unusual in manga. Even with a team of assistants and editors, it typically comes down to a single creator who is responsible for the comic. When they need a break or have health issues, it can cause everything to come to a halt unless they have built up a bit of a buffer. It doesn’t sound like Endo was able to do that.

We don’t yet know what the reason for the Spy x Family hiatus is, nor do we know how long it will last. As of right now, we expect the next chapter to be published on July 7, 2026 if the break is only for one chapter. If it is longer, we might be in for a much longer wait.

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