Fans of the popular baseball manga series Oblivion Battery (Bōkyaku Battery) will experience a temporary pause in new chapters as the series officially goes on hiatus. Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ service has announced that the manga by Eco Mikawa will resume publication on September 4.
Details of the Hiatus and Anticipated Return
The announcement from Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ service, which was also mirrored by their MANGA Plus service that simultaneously publishes the manga, confirmed the temporary halt in serialization. While specific reasons for the hiatus are not always disclosed for every series, temporary breaks are a common occurrence in the demanding manga industry, sometimes allowing creators time for rest, research, or to prepare for upcoming story arcs. The near three-month hiatus is set to conclude with the manga’s return in early September, providing a clear date for readers to anticipate.
About Oblivion Battery
Oblivion Battery, created by Eco Mikawa, is a sports manga that has captivated readers with its unique blend of baseball action and compelling character dynamics. The series first launched on the Shonen Jump+ website in April 2018. As of April 2024, the manga had 17 volumes available in Japanese, with the 21st compiled book volume published on April 4, 2025.
The narrative follows the “monster battery duo” of pitcher Haruka Kiyomine and catcher Kei Kaname, who, despite their formidable reputation, find themselves at an ordinary public school after Kei suffers amnesia. The story explores their journey as they cross paths with other talented baseball players and work to rekindle their dreams. Crunchyroll describes the series as a blend of “hilarious hijinks and fierce competition.”
The popularity of Oblivion Battery extends beyond its manga format. An original net animation (ONA) adaptation produced by MAPPA streamed in October 2020 as part of “Jump Special Anime Festa 2020.” Furthermore, a television anime adaptation, also by MAPPA, premiered in April 2024 and was streamed by Crunchyroll. A second season of the anime has also been announced. The manga has also inspired a stage play adaptation set to run in Tokyo and Osaka in October.
This temporary hiatus allows fans to catch up on the existing chapters or explore its animated adaptations while eagerly awaiting the manga’s scheduled return on September 4.
