Quick answer: The Chained Soldier (Mato Seihei no Slave) manga resumes with chapter 189 on Saturday, December 12, 2026 on Shonen Jump+, according to Shonen Jump+’s official X account as reported by Anime News Network on November 12. The original return date was November 14. The delay was set with artist Yohei Takemura’s recovery in mind.
The Chained Soldier chapter 189 release date has moved. Fans waiting for the next chapter of Chained Soldier (Mato Seihei no Slave) will have to wait a little longer, because the manga is on hiatus while its artist recovers from a wrist injury. Anime News Network reported on Thursday, November 12, 2026 that the manga is now scheduled to return on December 12 with chapter 189. That is later than the November 14 restart announced when the series went on hiatus in October.
Chained Soldier chapter 189 release date: when does it come out?
Chapter 189 is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2026. Anime News Network says the date comes from the official X account of Shonen Jump+, the Shueisha platform that publishes the series. We have not found a second outlet repeating the new date yet, so treat it as the current official schedule and watch Shonen Jump+ for any further change.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Next chapter | Chapter 189 |
| New return date | Saturday, December 12, 2026 |
| Previously announced return | Saturday, November 14, 2026 |
| Where it is published | Shonen Jump+ (Shueisha) |
| English edition | Yen Press |
Why is Chained Soldier on hiatus?
The break is about the artist’s health. Yohei Takemura, who draws the series, injured their right wrist in June, damaging the fibrocartilage. According to the hiatus announcement, as reported by Otakukart on October 5, 2026, Takemura kept drawing in a brace, which put strain on the wrist and slowed recovery. The artist then stopped working on the drafts to let it heal.
In the latest announcement, the editorial team said Takemura’s recovery is the top priority. Future pacing will be decided in consultation with Takemura, writer Takahiro and medical advice. That wording suggests the schedule after chapter 189 is not fixed, and we will not guess at how often chapters will appear once the series is back.
As for why the return moved from November 14 to December 12, the only stated reason is that the new date was set with the artist’s health in mind. The sources give no further medical detail, so we cannot say how the wrist is progressing. For readers, it means about a month of extra waiting.
Chained Soldier hiatus timeline
- June: Takemura injures their right wrist (the year is not stated in the reports).
- October 2026: the hiatus begins, with a return set for November 14.
- November 12, 2026: the return is moved to December 12 with chapter 189.
What is Chained Soldier about?
Chained Soldier is written by Takahiro, known for Akame ga KILL!, and illustrated by Yohei Takemura, known for Papa no Iu Koto o Kikinasai!. It launched on Shonen Jump+ in January 2019. In the story, a demonic gate releases monsters called Shuki. A special peach tree grants powers, but only to women. Yuki Wakura, a down-on-his-luck boy, meets Kyoka Uzen, captain of the 7th Anti-Demon Squad, and his life changes.
Where can you read it legally?
New chapters are published on Shonen Jump+, Shueisha’s digital platform, and the English print and digital volumes come from Yen Press. If you are catching up, reading the official releases is the way to support the creators, especially while the artist is recovering. We do not link to scans or unofficial uploads.
What about the Chained Soldier anime?
The anime adaptation premiered in Japan in January 2024, and Season 2 premiered on January 8, 2026. HIDIVE streamed both seasons as they aired and released English dubs. Anime News Network also notes that a third season is in the works, but no date or details were given in the report we used, so we are not repeating any rumors about it. For what is airing now, see our Fall 2026 anime season guide.
What we still do not know
- How the schedule will work after chapter 189 returns the series
- Whether further delays will be needed
- The release date and format of the third anime season
For more manga and anime schedule changes, browse Anime News or read our report on The Beginning After the End hiatus. We will update this page when Shonen Jump+ confirms anything further.
Sources: Anime News Network (Nov 12, 2026), Otakukart (Oct 5, 2026), Shonen Jump+ official X account (as cited by ANN).
FAQ
When does Chained Soldier chapter 189 release?
Chapter 189 is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2026 on Shonen Jump+.
Why is the Chained Soldier manga on hiatus?
Artist Yohei Takemura injured their right wrist in June and stopped working on drafts to recover; Shonen Jump+ says their recovery is the top priority.
Where can I read Chained Soldier legally?
On Shonen Jump+ from Shueisha, and in English through Yen Press editions.
Sources: Anime News Network (Nov 12, 2026), Otakukart (Oct 5, 2026).