{"id":6792,"date":"2026-07-30T15:07:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T07:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/laid-back-camp-manga-hiatus-afro-health-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T15:07:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T07:07:28","slug":"laid-back-camp-manga-hiatus-afro-health-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/laid-back-camp-manga-hiatus-afro-health-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Laid-Back Camp Manga on Hiatus \u2014 Creator Afro Steps Back for Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

Creator Afro is stepping back from their two active manga series after health concerns mounted from the pressure of running both at the same time. Houbunsha\u2019s Manga Time Kirara<\/em> magazine and the Comic Fuz<\/em> website announced on 28 July 2026 that both Laid-Back Camp<\/em> and mono<\/em> are going on indefinite hiatus.<\/p>\n

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Image courtesy of Yuru Camp \u25b3 SEASON 4 Production Committee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Two Manga, One Creator \u2014 The Toll of Dual Serialisation<\/h2>\n

Afro has been running two manga simultaneously: Laid-Back Camp<\/em> (\u3086\u308b\u30ad\u30e3\u30f3\u25b3) in Manga Time Kirara<\/em>, and mono<\/em> in the same publisher\u2019s Manga Time Kirara Carat<\/em> and on the Comic Fuz<\/em> platform. According to both publishers, the creator\u2019s health is \u201cworsening from the stress associated with serialising the two manga at the same time.\u201d<\/p>\n

No specific diagnosis has been disclosed, and no return date has been provided. Both editors confirmed the manga \u201cwill return at a later date,\u201d with further details to be announced separately when Afro is ready.<\/p>\n

What Is mono \u2014 Afro\u2019s Second Series?<\/h2>\n

Many fans outside Japan may only know Afro for Laid-Back Camp<\/em>, but mono<\/em> is the creator\u2019s follow-up work: a slice-of-life comedy set in a high school where the Photography Club and Cinema Club have merged to form the Cinephoto Club. Members Satsuki, An, and Sakurako agree to star as models for a manga artist, heading out across Japan to capture the country\u2019s beauty through action cameras and gadgets. The series earned a TV anime adaptation that premiered in April 2025<\/a>, giving it a wider international following.<\/p>\n

For Laid-Back Camp<\/em> fans who haven\u2019t checked out mono<\/em> yet, it carries the same warm, exploratory spirit and makes for ideal reading while waiting for both series to return.<\/p>\n

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Image courtesy of Yuru Camp \u25b3 SEASON 4 Production Committee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Laid-Back Camp: A Decade of Camping and Cosy Storytelling<\/h2>\n

Laid-Back Camp<\/em> launched in Manga Time Kirara<\/em> in 2015 and has since become one of the most beloved slice-of-life franchises in modern manga. The story of introverted solo camper Rin Shima, her enthusiastic new friend Nadeshiko Kagamihara, and their school\u2019s Outdoor Activities Club struck a chord with readers seeking quieter, gentler storytelling set against Japan\u2019s real camping locations and mountain scenery.<\/p>\n

The anime adaptations \u2014 Seasons 1 and 2 from C-Station, Season 3 from 8-bit, and a feature film \u2014 have all found audiences across the region, with the series available on streaming platforms in Singapore. English print volumes are published by Yen Press.<\/p>\n

Season 4 Anime Still On Track for 2027<\/h2>\n

The reassuring note amid all this: the Laid-Back Camp<\/em> Season 4 anime is proceeding as planned and is unaffected by the manga hiatus. The new season will be animated by FuRyu Pictures (succeeding 8-bit from Season 3), with director Shin Tosaka and series composer Pierre Sugiura returning. New character designer Ry\u016bta Ura brings a fresh visual style, and the core voice cast is back. Artists Asaka and Eri Sasaki will handle the opening and ending themes respectively.<\/p>\n

A teaser trailer dropped in March 2026, offering the first look at returning characters alongside new additions to the Outdoor Activities Club. Browse more anime news on GameTrader<\/a> while you wait.<\/p>\n

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