The fourth wave of COVID-19 is affecting multiple countries and unfortunately, Japan is no stranger to it. Tokyo has already reached 30,000 new cases following a resurgence of the virus in recent days. That is why on the official website of the anime Uncle from Another World, it has been confirmed that several members of the team were infected, so the fifth chapter will be delayed until August 17.
After contagion of COVID, the fifth chapter of Uncle from Another World will be delayed
The fourth chapter will be broadcast as planned, that is, tonight through Japanese television. However, the fifth episode of Uncle from Another World will not arrive until the 17th. While the broadcast is expected to continue on a regular basis, it is yet to be confirmed.
Considering that this may cause annoyance among viewers and fans of the anime, the production committee mentioned this in their official announcement:
(…) we respectfully ask that you understand that the health and safety of the entire team involved in the production of the work is our highest priority.
Uncle from Another World Production Committee
Let’s hope that the Uncle from Another World team can get through this wave of contagion safely without complications. Especially following the fame and popularity that his anime is gaining following premiering on July 6 in Japan and shortly following on Netflix, exactly on July 20, which gradually catches up with the released chapters.
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