One Punch Man chapter 203 release postponed due to alterations in the Ninja Arc
Scheduled for release on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, the anticipated One Punch Man chapter 203 faced a delay on the Tonari no Young Jump website.
On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, fans eagerly awaited the release of One Punch Man chapter 203 on the official Tonari no Young Jump website. However, instead of the new chapter, an announcement illustration was posted. It revealed that the manga was taking a sudden break to make changes to the Ninjas Arc.
In the previous chapter, Speed-o'-Sound Sonic and Flashy Flash joined forces to battle Empty Void. Despite their efforts, the ninja village founder easily countered them and launched an attack. Just when things seemed dire, Blast made a dramatic entrance and blasted Empty Void away.
Disclaimer: This article may contain spoilers from the One Punch Man manga.
One Punch Man chapter 203 gets delayed suddenly due to changes to the manga
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Today was supposed to be the release of One Punch Man chapter 203. However, fans were disappointed to find out that the manga series is taking an unexpected break. The announcement was made through an illustration on Shueisha's Tonari no Young Jump manga reading service.
One Punch Man chapter 203 has been delayed as per the announcement made by the original webcomic creator ONE and manga artist Yusuke Murata. The creators have decided to make changes to the Ninjas Arc, which is why all chapters from 195 to 202 have been temporarily inaccessible. These chapters have been renumbered on the website as chapters 240 to 247.
Empty Void as seen in One Punch Man manga (Image via Shueisha)
Fans can look forward to seeing the changes in the next chapter of One Punch Man manga, which is expected to be released in about two weeks. However, it has not been confirmed by the manga's creator yet.
What changes to expect in Ninjas Arc?
It seems like the creators are planning to make some changes to the chapters of One Punch Man. These changes could involve redraws and even retcons. Fans might be able to spot these new changes in the manga. This means that fans of One Punch Man can anticipate some exciting updates in the coming weeks.
Blast as seen in the One Punch Man manga (Image via Shueisha) - What changes to expect in Ninjas Arc?
Blast as seen in the One Punch Man manga (Image via Shueisha)
As fans know, the One Punch Man manga is based on ONE's original webcomic. The Ninjas Arc, however, seems to have diverged significantly from the original storyline. It appears that ONE and Yusuke Murata may have made deliberate changes to ensure a smooth transition into future story arcs.
On the other hand, there is a possibility that the manga may eventually align more closely with the webcomic's plot. Unfortunately, it is difficult to predict this accurately. Fans will simply have to wait for the upcoming chapters to see how the story unfolds.
Editor's P/S:
As an avid fan of the One Punch Man manga, I was eagerly anticipating the release of chapter 203. Imagine my disappointment when instead of a new chapter, I was greeted with an announcement illustration revealing an unexpected break. While it's understandable that the creators want to make changes to the Ninjas Arc, the sudden delay was disheartening.
The announcement has left me with a mix of curiosity and anticipation. On one hand, I'm eager to see the improvements and changes that the creators have in store. The Ninjas Arc has been a captivating and action-packed arc so far, and I'm intrigued to see how these changes will enhance the story. On the other hand, the delay has left a void in my weekly manga reading routine. The wait for the next chapter will be an agonizing one, but I'm hopeful that the end result will be worth it.
