The Go! Go! Loser Ranger! manga series is temporarily on hold due to the health of its creator, Negi Haruba. This news was shared via the manga’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on February 19, 2025, indicating that the series would be taking a two-issue break from Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine.
Hiatus Details
Go! Go! Loser Ranger! was originally scheduled to appear in the 12th issue of Weekly Shōnen Magazine, released on February 19, 2025, but was delayed due to Haruba’s health. The manga will also not be in the subsequent 13th issue. The series is expected to resume in the 14th issue, which is slated for release on March 5, 2025.
The social media update assured fans that Haruba’s health is improving and that he is expected to resume writing for the 14th issue of Weekly Shonen Magazine. While the current hiatus is planned for two issues, the duration may be extended depending on Haruba’s health.
About Go! Go! Loser Ranger!
Go! Go! Loser Ranger!, also known as Ranger Reject, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Negi Haruba. The series began serialization in Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine on February 3, 2021. As of April 16, 2025, eighteen tankōbon volumes have been released. Kodansha USA Publishing has licensed the series for English release in both print and digital formats.
Plot Overview
Thirteen years prior to the story’s start, the Villainous Army of Evil invaded Earth but were defeated within a year by the Super Sentai squadron known as the Divine Dragon Rangers (also called the Dragon Keepers) and their super weapons. Now, the surviving foot soldiers are forced to reenact their defeat every Sunday for the public.
The story follows Footsoldier D, a Duster who is tired of the arrangement and seeks to rebel against the Dragon Keepers. D disguises himself as a human and joins the Ranger Force to take them down from within.
Anime Adaptation
An anime television series adaptation produced by Yostar Pictures aired from April to June 2024. A second season premiered in April 2025. The anime is available worldwide on Disney+ and on Hulu in North America.
Themes and Inspirations
Go! Go! Loser Ranger! subverts tokusatsu show tropes found in series like Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, and Power Rangers. The series presents a warped inversion of the stories fans have come to expect. The Boys was an inspiration for the anime.
The manga explores themes such as challenging one’s destiny and fighting for equality. The series also questions the nature of heroism, with the Dragon Keepers presented as flawed and self-serving figures.
