Kodansha’s Monthly Young Magazine revealed in its June issue that Naru Narumi’s Norainu to Tenshi-chan (Stray Dog and Angel) will go on hiatus in the print magazine and resume serialization on Kodansha’s YanMaga Web service beginning with chapter 10. Chapter 9, featured in the same issue, serves as the manga’s final installment in the print edition for now. The magazine’s official X/Twitter account will announce the restart date on YanMaga Web when it’s confirmed, so fans should keep an eye on that channel for the latest updates.
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What the Hiatus Means: From Print to Web Serialization
Moving from a monthly print magazine to an online platform like YanMaga Web is a common step for series that need a short break, a schedule shift, or a different pacing and editorial approach. For Norainu to Tenshi-chan, the announced hiatus only affects the print serialization — the series itself is not cancelled. Fans should expect chapter releases to resume digitally once Kodansha confirms the new schedule on the magazine’s official social channels.
Why publishers move series to web platforms
- Flexible release schedules: Web platforms allow more adaptable deadlines and can ease pressures on mangaka during recovery or busy periods.
- Broader reach: YanMaga Web can reach readers who prefer digital consumption or missed chapters in print runs.
- Potential for supplemental content: Online serialization sometimes includes extras such as color pages, afterwords, or bonus illustrations that aren’t always feasible in print.
Naru Narumi: A Quick Career Overview
Naru Narumi first gained wide attention with Ramen Daisuki Koizumi-san (Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles), a cozy, food-focused comedy that blends slice-of-life beats with detailed ramen appreciation. That title grew from manga pages to multiple adaptations, showcasing Narumi’s ability to craft character-driven vignettes that play well across media.
Notable works and adaptations
- Ramen Daisuki Koizumi-san — adapted into a televised anime that premiered in January 2018, and later inspired live-action specials and a TV series. English-language releases have been handled by publishers such as Dark Horse Comics.
- Watari-kun no xx ga Hōkaisunzen (often translated as Watari-kun’s xx Is About to Collapse) — another of Narumi’s longer-running series that concluded with a multi-volume run and later received its own anime adaptation.
Publication and Volumes: What’s Available Now
Norainu to Tenshi-chan launched in Monthly Young Magazine in June 2025, and Kodansha released the manga’s second compiled volume on April 20. Readers who collect tankōbon editions can look for Kodansha’s official volume releases; those who follow digital serialization should prepare to catch chapter updates on YanMaga Web when the series resumes.
Where to follow updates
The fastest way to learn when Norainu to Tenshi-chan returns is to follow Monthly Young Magazine’s official X/Twitter account and YanMaga Web’s site. Kodansha typically posts schedule changes, chapter previews, and volume release announcements through those official channels.
How This Impacts International Readers
International fans who read unofficial scanlations may see short delays while the official digital move settles in, but licensed releases for Narumi’s prior works (like Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles) demonstrate that English-language publishers and streaming services often pick up related titles or adaptations. For official English releases of Narumi’s earlier manga, publishers such as Dark Horse Comics have handled print editions, and simulcasting/streaming platforms have carried anime adaptations in past seasons.
Tips for staying on top of releases
- Follow Kodansha and YanMaga Web on social platforms for schedule notices.
- Subscribe to official publisher newsletters or storefronts to get volume pre-order info.
- Use legal streaming and manga platforms to support creators and ensure steady localization.
SEO Notes: Keywords to Watch
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Additional references
For readers who want to explore Narumi’s prior work and official release info, check publisher and retailer pages. For example, volume listings and purchase options for earlier titles are available from major retailers and publishers (example: Dark Horse Comics).
Final thoughts
The temporary hiatus and shift from Monthly Young Magazine to YanMaga Web isn’t unusual in today’s manga landscape — it can give the creator time to recharge, restructure the release cadence, or expand the series’ reach online. Fans of Norainu to Tenshi-chan should remain patient and monitor Kodansha’s official announcements for the precise restart date. In the meantime, catching up on the first two volumes and revisiting Narumi’s previous works is a great way to stay connected to the tone and themes that make this series appealing.
