The Hounds of Sisyphus (시시포스의 개들), the highly popular post-apocalyptic BL manhwa by 945 (the creator of Dangerous Convenience Store), The Hounds of Sisyphus Chapter 31 next Friday, May 15, 2026, for English readers.
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Why The Hounds of Sisyphus Chapter 31 Matters
The Hounds of Sisyphus is a dark, psychological zombie-survival BL crafted by 945, the creator behind the hit series Dangerous Convenience Store. The story follows Pyo Guwon, a mysterious man walking against the tide of fleeing refugees, who rescues the dying Heo Jinwoo and drags him into an isolated, cult-like village. The tension is peaking as the perceived safety of this sanctuary shatters, forcing Jinwoo to realize the true, horrifying cost of his survival.
The Hounds of Sisyphus Chapter 31 Spoilers
Because the official English release drops simultaneously with the Korean raws, panel-by-panel leaks are tightly guarded until launch day.
The Compromised Village
Following the chaos of the late 20s chapters, the isolated village is no longer a safe haven. Chapter 31 is expected to focus on the immediate, bloody fallout of their breached security. Fans anticipate a massive shift in the power dynamic as the village’s twisted hierarchy collapses under the weight of the undead threat.
Jinwoo’s Reliance on Guwon
Jinwoo has spent the entire series terrified of Guwon’s erratic, violent nature. However, with the external zombie threat escalating, Chapter 31 will force Jinwoo to actively cling to his captor for protection. This creates a terrifying psychological trap where Jinwoo must trade his absolute autonomy for basic survival.
The Hounds of Sisyphus Chapter 31 Global Release Date & Times
The Hounds of Sisyphus Chapter 31 is scheduled to release on Friday, May 15, 2026. Here is the exact timing for the English Friday drops across the globe:
| Region | Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 Korea (Source) | KST (UTC+9) | Fri May 15, 10:00 PM |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | JST (UTC+9) | Fri May 15, 10:00 PM |
| 🇦🇺 Australia (Sydney) | AEST (UTC+10) | Fri May 15, 11:00 PM |
| 🇨🇳 China | CST (UTC+8) | Fri May 15, 9:00 PM |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | PHT (UTC+8) | Fri May 15, 9:00 PM |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | MYT (UTC+8) | Fri May 15, 9:00 PM |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | SGT (UTC+8) | Fri May 15, 9:00 PM |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | WIB (UTC+7) | Fri May 15, 8:00 PM |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | ICT (UTC+7) | Fri May 15, 8:00 PM |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | ICT (UTC+7) | Fri May 15, 8:00 PM |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | BST (UTC+6) | Fri May 15, 7:00 PM |
| 🇮🇳 India | IST (UTC+5:30) | Fri May 15, 6:30 PM |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | PKT (UTC+5) | Fri May 15, 6:00 PM |
| 🇦🇪 UAE / Gulf | GST (UTC+4) | Fri May 15, 5:00 PM |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | AST (UTC+3) | Fri May 15, 4:00 PM |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | TRT (UTC+3) | Fri May 15, 4:00 PM |
| 🇷🇺 Russia (Moscow) | MSK (UTC+3) | Fri May 15, 4:00 PM |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | EET (UTC+2) | Fri May 15, 3:00 PM |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | SAST (UTC+2) | Fri May 15, 3:00 PM |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | CEST (UTC+2) | Fri May 15, 3:00 PM |
| 🇫🇷 France | CEST (UTC+2) | Fri May 15, 3:00 PM |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | BST (UTC+1) | Fri May 15, 2:00 PM |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | BRT (UTC-3) | Fri May 15, 10:00 AM |
| 🇨🇦 Canada (Toronto) | EDT (UTC-4) | Fri May 15, 9:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 East Coast | EDT (UTC-4) | Fri May 15, 9:00 AM |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | COT (UTC-5) | Fri May 15, 8:00 AM |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | CST (UTC-6) | Fri May 15, 7:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 West Coast | PDT (UTC-7) | Fri May 15, 6:00 AM |
Where to Read The Hounds of Sisyphus Chapter 31
- Lezhin Comics (Korean) — Original publisher
- Lezhin US (English) — Official English publisher
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a healthy romance?
Is this a healthy romance?
Absolutely not. The series leans heavily into psychological horror, manipulation, and highly toxic power dynamics. Guwon’s obsession with Jinwoo is deeply unsettling, making it a true dark BL.
Is the manhwa censored?
Lezhin publishes both a heavily censored version for general audiences and a mature, fully uncensored version on their platform.
Are there any other manhwa like this?
If you enjoy apocalyptic BL survival stories with intense, obsessive male leads, you should definitely check out Dead Man’s Switch or Radio Storm.
Aryan 
