There is a piece of unfortunate news for the fans of OPM. For almost a week, fans have been waiting to read One Punch Man Chapter 163. Slated to release last week, the chapter did not make it to the table. So, is there an official delay from the side of the makers? Will the chapter did not release this week. Well, for the good part, we do have an assurance from Murata about the same. So, here is everything you need to know about the newest chapter of the manga.
The next chapter of One Punch Man will continue the fight between Saitama and Garou. So far, the chapter has not reached the potential that it holds. Thus, there is a lot that can take place in the newest chapter of the manga.
One Punch Man Chapter 163: Murata Confirms Delay!
Days have passed since the pre-announced release date of One Punch Man Chapter 163. All over the internet, fans have been asking the same question. Originally, the latest chapter was set to release on the 21st of this month. However, the chapter did not make it to the official pages. It was then confirmed by author Murata that the chapter would face a delay. In a short tweet, the author mentioned that he was preoccupied with other works at the moment. This led to a short break for the premiere.
What Is The Reason Behind The Delay?
In a single precise Tweet, Murata thanked his fans for reading the regular Jean version of the manga. He also mentioned that the latest chapter was scheduled to release on the 21st of this month (April 2022). But since the OPM Volumes 25 and 26 have been announced, he is a bit preoccupied with the work concerning those books. Redraws and other additions are all part of these books. This is the reason why One Punch Man Chapter 163 was delayed by a week.
Apart from this, there was no other reason behind the delay of the next chapter. Fans believe that there might not be any more delays in the chapter. Keep reading further to find out what the official release date of the chapter is.
One Punch Man Chapter 163: Release Date
The latest chapter of One Punch Man is only delayed by a week. Although there is no confirmation on the new release schedule of the manga, fans can be assured that the next chapter will be released in a matter of days. As of now, One Punch Man Chapter 163 is expected to release this week on April 28, 2022. Fans will be able to read all the chapters of the manga only on the official website of OPM created by ONE.
In case there is another delay in the release, we will be sure to update this section as soon as there are more details on the same. Thus, stay in touch with The Anime Daily to get more intel on the same.
