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Battle in 5 Seconds Goes on Hiatus Due to Author's Poor Health

Shogakukan's Manga ONE app announced on Thursday that Miyakokasiwa's Battle in 5 Seconds (Deatte 5-byō de Battle) manga (a remake of Saizō Harawata's original series) is going on hiatus. In a written message, Miyakokasiwa stated that they have been struggling with poor health for some time, but it had reached a point in June where drawing manga has become difficult. After getting medical examinations, Miyakokasiwa was diagnosed with depression and the underlying medical condition was identified. Miyakokasiwa is taking a break to focus on treatment and recovery. Miyakokasiwa also thanked the readers for their support, with the manga reaching its 11th anniversary.

Miyakokasiwa previously went on hiatus in October 2024, noting health and personal issues since the start of 2024, and added that the series is approaching its end. The manga resumed serialization in January 2025.

Comikey publishes the series in English and describes the story:

Akira Shiroyanagi is a high schooler who loves challenging games and Konpeito candy. One day, while heading to school, he encounters an enigmatic woman called Mion.

After that, Akira and a host of other individuals are kidnapped and forced to become test pilots for a mysterious organization. They are given unique abilities and pitted against each other.

Armed with his newfound, special ability, Akira becomes determined to take down this sinister group and beat their game. He has to rely on his guile to overcome all sorts of obstacles in a captivating battle of wits!

Harawata posted the original manga online before artist Miyakokasiwa launched a "remake" of the manga with new art in Shogakukan's Ura Sunday web comic service in 2015. The manga is also on Shogakukan's Manga ONE app. Shogakukan published the manga's 31st compiled book volume on July 10.

The series inspired an anime adaptation in 2021. Crunchyroll released an English dub for the series.

Source: Manga ONE website