Redrawn One Punch Man Chapter 200 delayed due to Golden Week, new date announced

It was announced on Thursday, May 16, 2024, that Yusuke Murata, the artist of One Punch Man manga, would be delaying the release of the redrawn Chapter 200 due to the Golden Week break. The original release date of May 16, 2024 has been rescheduled to a later date.

In the previous chapter of the manga, Flashy Flash and Speed-o’-Sound Sonic fought alongside each other against the Heavenly Ninja Party. Despite successfully defeating the Tennin, they chose to spare Hellfire Flame and Gale Wind in order to use them as test subjects for their reverse monsterfication research.

Please note: This article may contain spoilers from the One Punch Man manga and original webcomic.

Yusuke Murata on One Punch Man Chapter 200

One Punch Man Chapter 200: Yusuke Murata Reveals New Release Date

Yusuke Murata, the artist behind the popular One Punch Man manga, announced on Thursday, May 16, 2024 that the highly anticipated redraw of Chapter 200 will be postponed due to the Golden Week holiday.

The manga, along with other series, will be on hiatus as Tonari no Young Jump magazine will also be taking a break. Yusuke Murata, the creator of the manga, has announced that the redrawn Chapter 200 of One Punch Man will be available on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

Flashy Flash as seen in the One Punch Man manga (Image via Shueisha)

According to the manga’s biweekly release schedule, the originally planned release date for the redrawn One Punch Man Chapter 200 was Thursday, May 16th.

Whenever there is a delay in the release of a manga chapter, manga artist Yusuke Murata typically informs his fans through his X account. However, it appears that he may have forgotten to do so this time, which could be the reason for his apology to his fans.

What to Expect from the Redrawn One Punch Man Chapter 200?

The next chapter of the manga will delve into the aftermath of the battle between Flashy Flash and Speed-o’-Sound Sonic against the Heavenly Ninja Party, Tennin. During their previous defeat, the Tennin’s leader, Empty Void, emerged from their bodies to confront Flash and Sonic. As a result, readers can anticipate the former village founder’s return in the upcoming chapter.

Empty Void as seen in the One Punch Man manga (Image via Shueisha)

Fans must have noticed that the manga was approaching fresh content, as Yusuke Murata and ONE had previously announced a revamp of the series after chapter 202. As the manga prepares to release Chapter 200, it is highly anticipated that this chapter will provide fans with new information about the upcoming storyline.

It is possible that, unlike before, the manga will initially focus on the battle between the two former allies, namely Blast and Empty Void. As a result, the revised One Punch Man Chapter 200 may provide further insight on this confrontation.