The 10,000 Years Hiatus, also known as Ichikawa’s PS5, refers to the massive break taken by Haruko Ichikawa, the creator of the manga series Houseki no Kuni (Land of the Lustrous). The meme originated in late 2020 when the manga went on a nearly two-year hiatus just as the story reached a point where the protagonist, Phos, had to wait 10,000 years. Fans jokingly attributed this delay to Ichikawa finally securing a PlayStation 5, suggesting she was too busy gaming to continue the heart-wrenching story. It has since become a symbol of the 'hiatus hell' experienced by manga readers, often used whenever a creator takes a long break for personal hobbies or entertainment.