My Wife Has No Emotion Is Suspended 'Due To Stress'

Jiro Sugiura, the creator of the popular manga "My Wife Has No Emotion (Boku no Tsuma wa Kanjou ga Nai)," has shocked his fans by announcing the indefinite suspension of the series due to stress-related issues. The author shared the news through his official Twitter account, explaining that the increasing tensions in his personal life have affected his ability to work on the series, even mentioning that his hair loss has worsened, which has generated great concern among his fans.

In his message, Sugiura wrote:

• "The stress in my daily life has increased, and this has made the work of illustration even more difficult, which is no longer my forte. Also, my hair loss has gotten considerably worse, so I've decided to suspend the serialization of 'My Wife Has No Emotion' until my life returns to calm."

The author also mentioned that despite the pause, he will continue to create sketches and develop ideas for the manga as he finds this process less stressful. However, the full illustration phase, which involves more time and concentration, will be put on hold until you regain your well-being. Sugiura apologized to readers who were looking forward to the manga's continuation, and expressed his desire to resume serialization when he feels better.

The news quickly became a trend on social media, with thousands of fans expressing their support and wishes for recovery for Sugiura. Many highlighted the importance of prioritizing mental health and well-being, understanding the pressure that comes with working in an industry as demanding as manga. It is not the first time that a manga creator has had to pause his work due to stress, a recurring theme that has affected numerous authors in recent years, given the requirement to meet weekly or monthly deadlines.

"My Wife Has No Emotion" is a series that originally debuted as a webcomic in March 2019 on Sugiura's Pixiv account. Subsequently, it began serialization in Media Factory's Monthly Comic Flapper magazine in August 2019, gaining popularity for its original premise and unique characters.

The manga's success led to its anime adaptation, which began airing in July 2024. Produced by TMS Entertainment and animated by Tezuka Productions, the series has received a warm reception from fans. With stable animation quality and a faithful representation of the source material, the anime has contributed to further increasing the popularity of the work, both in Japan and internationally.

Synopsis of My Wife Has No Emotion

Takuma Kosugi is an office worker who doesn't have enough time to take care of everything at home. To make her day-to-day life easier, she buys a second-hand home robot called Mina, which soon proves its worth. One day, after returning from work and drinking too many beers, Takuma tells her, a bit jokingly, that she should become his wife. To his surprise, Mina takes his words seriously and they both begin to live as if they were married.

As the days go by, Takuma and Mina grow closer and start doing more activities together, such as picnicking and spending a day at the beach. However, much of society still considers human-robot relationships unusual. The couple must find out if their agreement can be successful and how to convince the people around them of their sincerity.

Source: Twitter