'Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha' Mangaka Haruka Kaya Dies

by ImperfectBlue
Jul 13, 2021 9:20 PM | 38 Comments

The official website for Square Enix's Manga UP! revealed on Tuesday that Haruka Kaya, the artist for the manga version of the Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e Kayou (The Misfit of Demon King Academy) light novel, died of pancreatic cancer on July 6. Kaya's family has already held a private funeral.

Manga UP! announced on July 7 that the manga would enter hiatus so Kaya could focus on fighting the disease. A notice included in the aforementioned post and signed as Haruka Kaya stated that they were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September 2019, and they were apologetic for having to leave the series unfinished. Kaya said they were looking forward to the continued serialization of the manga and that they hoped to be involved in some way when they recovered. They concluded by thanking fans for reading the manga and for their support.

Kaya began serializing the Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e Kayou manga in Manga UP! in July 2018. Square Enix had published four compiled volumes of the manga at the time of their death.

Source: Nikkan Sports

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Rest in peace Haruka Kaya.

Jul 15, 2021 9:56 AM by Arjuna777

mangaka and other artists need to slow their shit down, this happens way more often than it should, which is NEVER

Jul 15, 2021 8:46 AM by EcchiGodMamster

I just checked LN author who is also the web novel iirc just posted a WN chapter in 5 days ago so yeah that dude is ok

Jul 15, 2021 12:20 AM by AnimeFA78N

Damn i was actually planning to start the manga where the anime ends.

Rip Haruka Kaya

Jul 14, 2021 8:42 PM by akynox

If I remember correctly, the author skipped cancer treatment which is a big NO NO especially pancreatic cancer.

Always take care of your health.

RIP.

Jul 14, 2021 8:28 PM by Magito

SilverFlameAnime said:
I got news that the Light Novel itself got cancel because the author got sick, don't know if true or misunderstanding cause of this, but jeez this story is attack on all sides. Remind me of Recovery of an MMO Junkie

Wait the original author is sick too? Where do you find the news

Jul 14, 2021 7:57 PM by AnimeFA78N

Damn, one of the worst types of cancer :(
I hope she rests in peace and free of pain now

Jul 14, 2021 4:57 PM by Clonazenyan

Rest in peace and thank you for your work.

Maou Gakuin is one of my favorites.

Jul 14, 2021 1:46 PM by AcD4c

RIP Kaya, I read some of the manga before and it was splendid, it's sad to see another mangaka go.

Jul 14, 2021 10:34 AM by Yaeger_Austin

Ehmm... Well, so far the original creators of the LN's (autor and artist) are safe, is the saga of Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha ongoing - and not over yet.

But nevertheless it's a very sad news; my condolelce going to her family and friends. RIP Kaya Haruka, you won't forget in our hearts and mind!

Jul 14, 2021 9:41 AM by Tenryuu1

Rest in peace, I really liked the anime and manga. Another good one gone too soon.

Jul 14, 2021 9:36 AM by MasterOfCoin

I got news that the Light Novel itself got cancel because the author got sick, don't know if true or misunderstanding cause of this, but jeez this story is attack on all sides. Remind me of Recovery of an MMO Junkie

Jul 14, 2021 7:41 AM by SilverFlameAnime

FurySlasher said:
So sad to see so many mangaka nowadays being hospitalised due to being overworked. The only reason could be that some of the mangaka of less popular series don’t get paid anywhere near enough, therefore having to work through pain and illness. Something has to change.

I mean, you are right, but for the love of god please read the article before saying anything. Kaya died of pancreatic cancer, not overwork.

Jul 14, 2021 7:20 AM by DatRandomDude

That’s terrible news, RIP......

Jul 14, 2021 5:44 AM by kur0ba

Damn RIP.

Always sad when stuff like this is announced no matter what kind of manga it is.

Jul 14, 2021 5:07 AM by Ramkec

Never read the manga, but loved the anime adaptation. I hope they find a way to continue the manga version of the series with a new artist. RIP.

Jul 14, 2021 3:42 AM by AddaeAkono

1. this artist died of pancreatic cancer which currently deadliest type of cancer we know off with survival rate only 3% up to 12%.
2. mangaka published in digital platform with relaxed schedule. and squere Enix is not known for black company or unethical practice.

i mean, sure you have the correct message. but you are yelling at wrong entity.
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anyway, always sad to see potential artist go way early. may they rest in peace.

Jul 14, 2021 2:28 AM by Kuma

His art style was cute and I actually liked a bit more the action scenes of the manga than the ones of the anime. May their soul rest in peace.

Jul 14, 2021 2:14 AM by Illyricus

Randodox said:
Rest in peace.

My condolence to her family and friends.

your pfp sends a different message

Jul 14, 2021 2:11 AM by master_yougey

That's really sad news

RIP

Jul 14, 2021 1:48 AM by RedChrome

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