The Go! Go! Loser Ranger! manga is temporarily on hiatus due to creator Negi Haruba’s health concerns. The announcement, made on February 19, 2025, via the manga’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, stated that chapter 171 would be delayed. Originally slated for release in the 12th issue of Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine, the chapter is now expected to appear in the 14th issue, scheduled for March 5, 2025. The series will be skipping issues 12 and 13.
What We Know About the Hiatus
- Reason for Hiatus: Negi Haruba’s poor health.
- Initial Announcement: February 19, 2025.
- Issues Skipped: Weekly Shonen Magazine issues 12 and 13.
- Expected Return: Weekly Shonen Magazine issue 14, on March 5, 2025.
- Health Update: Haruba’s health is reportedly improving.
About Go! Go! Loser Ranger!
Go! Go! Loser Ranger! (also known as Ranger Reject) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Negi Haruba. It began serialization in Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine on February 3, 2021. Kodansha has compiled the chapters into individual tankōbon volumes, with eighteen volumes released as of April 16, 2025. Kodansha USA Publishing is releasing the manga in English.
Premise
Thirteen years prior to the start of the series, the Monster Army invaded Earth, but the Divine Dragon Rangers defeated them within a year. However, the monsters are now forced to perform humiliating defeats each week in front of the public. One monster, Footsoldier D, grows tired of this charade and decides to infiltrate the Ranger Force to destroy them from within.
Story
The story follows Footsoldier D as he disguises himself as a human and joins the Dragon Keepers to bring them down from the inside. D enters the Ranger Force entrance exam, where he meets Yumeko Suzukiri and Hibiki Sakurama. He learns that Suzukiri has a mission to deliver a letter to the Red Garrison HQ. D’s team, consisting of himself, Yukino, Shippō, Usukubo, and Kurusu, is being promoted to full Rangers. A secret organization is working within the Rangers to defeat them. The Blue Keeper’s Divine Artifact has gone missing. Tokita discovers that Suzukiri stole the cartridge to the Red Keeper’s missing Divine Artifact but cannot reveal it without implicating himself. D becomes determined to complete his mission of killing the Dragon Keepers.
Characters
- Footsoldier D: A monster who infiltrates the Dragon Keepers to destroy them from within. He is tired of the weekly charade and seeks to rebel against the Dragon Rangers.
- Divine Dragon Rangers: Earth’s protectors who defeated the Monster Army. They now force the monsters to perform humiliating defeats each week.
- Yumeko Suzukiri: A human who meets Footsoldier D during the Ranger Force entrance exam. She has a mission to deliver a letter to the Red Garrison HQ.
- Hibiki Sakurama: A human who meets Footsoldier D during the Ranger Force entrance exam.
Themes
Go! Go! Loser Ranger! explores themes of anti-heroism, rebellion, and the questioning of justice. It also touches on the theme of choosing to accept one’s lot in life versus trying to break free from it.
Anime Adaptation
An anime television series adaptation, produced by Yostar Pictures and directed by Keiichi Sato, aired from April 7 to June 30, 2024, on TBS and its affiliates. A second season premiered in April 2025. The anime is available worldwide on Disney+ and Hulu in North America.
Production
Keiichirō Ōchi wrote the scripts, Kahoko Koseki handled character designs, and Kenji Hayama served as animation supervisor.
Music
The opening theme song is “Jikai Yokoku” (Next Time Preview), performed by Tatsuya Kitani, and the ending theme song is “Seikai wa Iranai” (Don’t Need the Right Answer), performed by Akari Nanawo.
Reception
The manga has over 20 million copies in circulation. The anime adaptation has also garnered attention, with some noting its similarities to The Boys.
About the Creator
Negi Haruba is a Japanese manga artist best known for Go! Go! Loser Ranger! and The Quintessential Quintuplets. He launched Go! Go! Loser Ranger! in Weekly Shōnen Magazine in February 2021. In October 2020, Haruba began recruiting assistants for his new series.
Other Works by Negi Haruba
- The Quintessential Quintuplets
Manga Details
- Author: Negi Haruba.
- Genre: Action, Comedy, Superhero.
- Publisher: Kodansha.
- Serialization: Weekly Shōnen Magazine.
- First Release: February 3, 2021.
Hiatus and the Manga Industry
The announcement of Negi Haruba’s hiatus highlights the demanding nature of the manga industry. Health concerns among manga creators are not uncommon, with many artists facing intense pressure to meet deadlines.
March 5, 2025: The Expected Return
Fans are eagerly awaiting the return of Go! Go! Loser Ranger! on March 5, 2025, with the release of Weekly Shonen Magazine issue 14. Hopefully, Haruba’s health will continue to improve, and the series can resume its regular schedule.
