The manga 'My First Girlfriend Is a Gal' is going on hiatus as its creator, Meguru Ueno, takes paternity leave. The series is expected to resume in late July. This marks a notable instance of a manga creator prioritizing family, reflecting broader societal trends.
Meguru Ueno, creator of the manga 'My First Girlfriend Is a Gal', announced a hiatus for the series due to paternity leave. The manga is scheduled to resume in late July. This decision highlights a shift in the traditionally demanding manga industry towards supporting work-life balance.
This news is relevant to web novel and light novel communities as it reflects changing attitudes in the broader serialized fiction industry. It may influence how platforms and publishers approach creator well-being, potentially impacting translation and release schedules for adapted works.
The manga is an adaptation of a web novel, and its hiatus could affect related content releases. Paternity leave in the manga industry is still rare, making this a notable event.
Original source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-27/my-first-girlfriend-is-a-gal-manga-goes-on-hiatus-due-to-creator-paternity-leave/.236810
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