Rurouni Kenshin: Hokkaido Arc to Resume Serialization in March 2026 After Hiatus
The Rurouni Kenshin: Hokkaido Arc manga will return to serialization in Jump Square magazine beginning with Chapter 57 in march 2026, publisher Shueisha announced. The series went on hiatus to allow author Nobuhiro Watsuki to recover and for editorial rebalancing.
The resumption marks a return to the manga’s monthly release schedule. Readers can expect a continuation of the plot with consistent artwork, as the series enters what appears to be its final act. The hiatus followed the re-emergence of the manga and discussion surrounding a potential anime adaptation of the Hokkaido Arc, with the studio reportedly reviewing storyboarding from the ninth volume to assess adaptation possibilities. The March 2026 reissue of the manga remains a key focus for both fans and the publisher.
Shueisha and Watsuki have expressed a commitment to completing the series with the same dedication to quality that has defined its history.
