Kenjirō Hata’s popular romantic comedy manga, Fly Me to the Moon (also known as Tonikaku Kawaii), is taking a three-issue break, marking its second hiatus this year. The announcement came in the 40th issue of Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine on Wednesday.
The series is set to resume serialization in the 44th issue of the magazine on October 1. This follows a previous break that began on May 7 and concluded with the manga’s return on June 25.
Details of the Current Hiatus
The current pause in Fly Me to the Moon‘s serialization will span three issues of Weekly Shonen Sunday. While the exact reason for this latest break was not specified in the initial announcement, such hiatuses are common in the manga industry, often allowing creators time for research, personal reasons, or to prepare for significant story arcs. Fans are generally understanding, recognizing the demanding schedules of manga artists.
Previous Breaks and Fan Reactions
This is not the first time Fly Me to the Moon has gone on hiatus. Earlier this year, the manga took a seven-week break starting on May 7 before returning on June 25. In a more notable instance in October 2023, the manga entered a hiatus with Weekly Shonen Sunday jokingly citing mangaka Kenjirō Hata’s need to recover from the “shocking” events of Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 236. This humorous explanation resonated with fans, showcasing the camaraderie among creators and readers in the manga community.
About “Fly Me to the Moon”
Fly Me to the Moon, or Tonikaku Kawaii, follows the endearing love story of Nasa Yuzaki, a boy whose life takes an unexpected turn after a near-fatal accident introduces him to the mysterious and “generally cute” Tsukasa. Nasa instantly falls for her, and she agrees to date him only if they get married. Their married life, full of wholesome romance and gentle humor, forms the core of the series.
Manga’s Publication History
Kenjirō Hata launched the manga in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine in February 2018. As of June 18, 2025, 32 compiled book volumes of the manga have been published in Japan by Shogakukan. Viz Media is responsible for the English release of the manga, with Volume 29 released on August 12.
Anime Adaptations
The popularity of Fly Me to the Moon extends to its anime adaptations. The manga inspired a television anime titled TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You, which premiered its first season in October 2020. Crunchyroll streamed the series globally, including an English dub and other language options. An original video anime (OVA) titled Tonikaku Kawaii SNS was released in August 2021, followed by a new special episode in November 2022. The second season of the anime premiered in April 2023, and a four-episode mini-anime, TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You ~High School Days~, debuted in July 2023.
Fans eagerly await the manga’s return in October to continue following Nasa and Tsukasa’s charming journey.
