Gintama Creator Says New Series Could Be His Final Work

Fans of Gintama creator Hideaki Sorachi are reacting to some bittersweet news about his latest project. In a message included with the first volume of Class 2 B: Hero Destroyerz, which launched in Japan on September 4, 2026, the artist shared that this series might be his final major manga for Weekly Shonen Jump.

Sorachi opened up about his physical condition and the intense pressure that comes with maintaining a weekly release schedule. Creating a manga every week is an incredibly taxing job, and Sorachi noted that his current health makes it difficult to keep up that level of production for long periods.

While nothing is set in stone, the news has caused quite a stir in the community. Readers are sending their support to the creator while wondering what the future holds for his current series. For now, fans are focused on enjoying Class 2 B: Hero Destroyerz and hoping for the best for the legendary mangaka.