One-Punch Man is a hit manga and anime series. It tells the story of Saitama, a hero who can beat any enemy with one punch. But fans may have to wait for new chapters of the manga. The artist who draws it is having some serious health problems.
Who is Yusuke Murata?
Yusuke Murata is the illustrator of the One-Punch Man manga remake. He bases his drawings on the original webcomic by ONE. He is also working on a new manga project. It is called Zaiyuki and it is inspired by the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West. But his busy schedule has hurt his physical well-being.
In a recent Twitter Space discussion, Murata said, “It is getting inarguably harder every month to manage my time for my family, work and myself.” He also said that “As I have started working on a new manga project, my health has been in decline, and I have been thinking about going on a long break for a while. I may go on a vacation soon.”
What is RSI?
RSI is a condition that affects many people who use their hands frequently for their jobs or hobbies, such as manga artists, computer users, musicians, gamers, etc. They have to use a pen for long hours to meet their deadlines. This can cause inflammation, stiffness and numbness in the muscles and joints. Some other famous manga artists who have experienced RSI are Eiichiro Oda (One Piece), Tite Kubo (Bleach), Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail), etc.
How will this affect the manga?
Murata’s health issues may cause some delays in the release of new chapters of the manga, but fans may not have to worry too much. The manga is already far ahead of the anime adaptation, which has completed two seasons so far and has not announced a third season yet. The manga has covered several arcs that the anime has not adapted yet, such as the Monster Association Arc, the Psychic Sisters Arc and the Neo Heroes Arc. Fans can still enjoy reading the manga online or buying the volumes while waiting for Murata’s recovery. His health and happiness are more important than his work. Hopefully, he will be able to resume drawing One-Punch Man with renewed energy and passion.