The manga adaptation of “Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke” has officially gone on hiatus. The pause in serialization is to allow its creator, Ushio Shirotori, to recover following the birth of her second child. Fans can anticipate the manga’s return by winter, as indicated by Shirotori.
Understanding the Hiatus
The announcement regarding the hiatus was made by Ushio Shirotori herself on her X/Twitter account this past Saturday. This temporary cessation of new chapters is a direct result of Shirotori’s need for postpartum recovery. Such breaks, while sometimes frustrating for readers, are common in the manga industry, prioritizing the health and well-being of the creators.
The manga, known in Japanese as Moto, Ochikobore Koushaku Reijou desu. The Comic, began its serialization on Mag Garden’s Mag Comi website in September 2020. Tokyopop handles the English publication of the series.
Creator’s Health and Industry Practice
The decision for a hiatus due to the mangaka’s health, particularly for childbirth and recovery, underscores the demanding nature of manga production. While the exact duration beyond “winter” remains to be seen, the clear reason provided by Shirotori herself offers transparency to the readership. The manga industry often experiences periodic slowdowns or pauses, and a long wait does not always signify a series has been canceled.
About “Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke”
“Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke” is a popular fantasy romance series. It follows the story of Claire Martino, who seemingly loses everything after her engagement to a crown prince is annulled, and she is scorned as a villainess. The plot unfolds as Claire embarks on a journey to find her true self, a narrative that surprisingly mirrors the hardest route of an otome game titled “NEW START ♡ ETERNAL LOVE.”
The manga is an adaptation of the light novels penned by Saki Ichibu, which were originally serialized on Shōsetsuka ni Narō. J-Novel Club is responsible for releasing the English versions of these light novels. Mag Garden published the seventh compiled manga volume on April 15, while Tokyopop released the sixth English volume on June 10.
Fans eagerly await the return of Ushio Shirotori and the continuation of Claire Martino’s journey in “Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke” after the creator’s recovery period.
