Hiatuses are common in the manga industry due to the taxing schedules on mangakas. It's better to take a break for physical or mental health than to push to meet deadlines. Short hiatuses can benefit a story, but health issues and burnout can lead to longer hiatuses, possibly leaving a manga unfinished. School Zone Girls, a yuri manga, has been on hiatus since 2022, with the author Ningiyau silent. Hellsing: The Dawn, the prequel to Hellsing, was last published in 2008 due to Kouta Hirano's inconsistent schedule. Freezing, an action manga, went on hiatus in 2019, with creators focusing on new projects.

Gangsta, a crime drama manga, has been on hiatus since 2020 after Kohske was diagnosed with lupus. Snow White With The Red Hair, a romance manga, went on hiatus in 2023 with no news of a return. xxxHolic Rei, a sequel to xxxHolic, has been on hiatus since 2017 with no conclusion in sight. Nana, a popular shojo manga, has been on hiatus since 2009 due to Ai Yazawa's illness. Bastard!!, a Shonen Jump manga, has not published new chapters since 2010 due to continuous hiatuses. Dragon Ball Super went on hiatus in 2024 after Akira Toriyama's passing. Vagabond, a legendary manga, has been on hiatus since 2015 without a return in sight.