The popular shojo manga series Yona of the Dawn (Akatsuki no Yona) by Mizuho Kusanagi has announced a three-month hiatus, with its return slated for October 3, 2025. This break comes as the series progresses through its highly anticipated final arc.
Hiatus Details and Return
The hiatus was officially revealed in the 15th issue of Hakusensha’s Hana to Yume magazine. Following the release of Chapter 271 in the July issue, the manga will pause serialization and resume with Chapter 272 in the magazine’s 21st issue. During this interim period, Hana to Yume magazine will feature a “look back” into the manga’s extensive storyline for readers.
Context of the Final Arc
Mizuho Kusanagi confirmed in June 2024 that Yona of the Dawn had entered its final arc. The timing of this hiatus, as the series approaches its conclusion, suggests a strategic pause before the manga’s finale. While no explicit reason for the hiatus was provided in all announcements, discussions among fans indicate a hope that the author, Mizuho Kusanagi, is taking this time for rest and preparation as the long-running series nears its completion.
Series Background
Yona of the Dawn first launched in Hakusensha’s Hana to Yume magazine in 2009. The series has garnered significant popularity, inspiring a 24-episode television anime adaptation in 2014, along with three original anime DVDs released in 2015 and 2016. Additionally, the manga has been adapted into multiple stage plays and a musical. Viz Media licenses the manga for English release, with its 44th volume published on June 3 and the 46th compiled book volume released in Japan on June 20. Volume 47 is rumored to be the final volume and is expected in Spring 2026, potentially including a special art book.
