Manga creator Tadatoshi Fujimaki announced his hospitalization ahead of upcoming surgery while confirming that his current series, Kill Blue, will maintain its publication schedule without a temporary break.
Tadatoshi Fujimaki Undergoes Surgery for Non-Severe Condition
Manga author Tadatoshi Fujimaki, widely recognized for creating the basketball series Kuroko’s Basketball, announced his hospital admission via a post on X (formerly Twitter). The creator stated that while he is scheduled to undergo an operation, his condition is not overly severe, noting that he anticipates staying in the hospital for approximately one week.
Kill Blue Serialization Continues During Recovery
Despite the medical procedure, the publication schedule for Fujimaki’s current manga Kill Blue remains uninterrupted. No official delays or serialization pauses have been announced by the creator or editorial team. Addressing fans concerned about potential delays, Fujimaki confirmed plans to continue drawing from his hospital room as soon as his physical recovery allows.
“I’ve brought my iPad, so after the operation, if I can move, I’d like to draw a bunch of stuff,” Fujimaki wrote on X, adding a lighthearted comment about his hospital downtime.
Editorial History from Kuroko’s Basketball to Kill Blue
Fujimaki established a career in manga serialization through Kuroko’s Basketball, which ran in Weekly Shonen Jump between 2008 and 2014. The sports series was subsequently adapted into a 78-episode anime broadcast across three seasons from 2012 to 2015, focusing on the high-school basketball prodigies known as the Generation of Miracles alongside Kuroko and Kagami.
Following the conclusion of his basketball work, Fujimaki returned to Weekly Shonen Jump in 2023 with the launch of Kill Blue. The action-comedy series centers on Juzo Ogami, a legendary assassin who ingests an unknown substance that reverts him to a child’s appearance. To track down a cure, Ogami enrolls in a middle school attended by the daughter of a corporate CEO suspected of manufacturing the poison, blending undercover school life with tactical combat.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kill Blue and Fujimaki’s Recovery
Will Kill Blue go on hiatus during Tadatoshi Fujimaki’s hospital stay?
No. As of the author’s statement on X, no publication pauses or chapter delays have been announced for Kill Blue.
How long will Tadatoshi Fujimaki remain hospitalized?
The manga author stated in his announcement that he expects to remain in the hospital for approximately one week surrounding his scheduled surgery.
Can Tadatoshi Fujimaki work from the hospital?
Yes. Fujimaki confirmed that he brought his iPad to the hospital and intends to resume drawing as soon as he recovers mobility following his procedure.
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