Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 261: Release Date and Time, What to Expect, and More

The official MANGA Plus website has announced that Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 261 will be released on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 12AM JST. Fans are eagerly anticipating the return of Todo and the revelation of Sukuna’s vision, which may spell danger for the King of Curses. Many are wondering if this vision was a premonition of his demise or if it signals the return of Satoru Gojo to the series.

Fortunately, Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 261 is expected to have some minimal spoilers released later this week as the release date approaches. However, due to the current threat to the spoiler process for creator Gege Akutami’s original manga series, as well as others, this process may cease at any moment, including this week.

Fans can be certain of the release date for Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 261, as Shueisha’s MANGA Plus website has provided official information regarding its release.

Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 261 Release Date and Time

Gojo's return is seemingly set for Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 261 (Image via MAPPA Studios)
Gojo’s return is seemingly set for Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 261 (Image via MAPPA Studios)

The official release date and time for Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 261, at the time of writing this article, is scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2024 at 12AM Japanese Standard Time (JST). However, the specific release date and time for each region may vary. The following are the local release times for the corresponding time zones:

Time zone

Local date and time

Pacific Standard Time

7AM, Sunday, May 12, 2024

Eastern Standard Time

10AM, Sunday, May 12, 2024

British Summer Time

4PM, Sunday, May 12, 2024

Central European Summer Time

5PM, Sunday, May 12, 2024

Indian Standard Time

8:30PM, Sunday, May 12, 2024

Philippine Standard Time

11PM, Sunday, May 12, 2024

Japanese Standard Time

12AM, Monday, May 13, 2024

Australia Central Time

1:30AM, Monday, May 13, 2024

Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 261: Where to Read

Sukuna's death throes could be the main focus of Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 261's events (Image via MAPPA Studios)
Sukuna’s death throes could be the main focus of Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 261’s events (Image via MAPPA Studios)

As previously mentioned, the most recommended method of reading chapter 261 is through Shueisha’s official MANGA Plus platform as it directly supports the official release. Other options that also support the official release include accessing Viz Media’s website or using Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ app. Another possibility is purchasing the compilation volume containing chapter 261 once it becomes available for official release.

Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 260: The Cursed Child’s Return

The 260th chapter of Jujutsu Kaisen started with the introduction of Todo’s Boogie Woogie: Revised Cursed Technique, which utilizes a Vibraslap. By making a Binding Vow, Todo altered the activation of his Technique to mimic the sound produced by the instrument, giving him the ability to perform 50 swaps per second. However, a subsequent Binding Vow placed a restriction on the number of swaps per strike, enabling him to choose multiple targets and increase its range of effectiveness.

The narrator subsequently verified that Todo’s training with Yuta had enabled him to effectively rescue the sorcerers trapped in Malevolent Shrine. As Todo and Yuji relentlessly attacked Sukuna, the latter appeared to be anxious. However, Sukuna soon realized that he could anticipate the swaps in Todo’s new technique by observing Yuji and his concentration.

Sukuna had anticipated a feint, but Todo surprised him by substituting one of Mei Mei’s crows. Believing that Todo was about to swap Yuji with the crow, Sukuna lunged forward to attack it. However, this was yet another feint, cleverly executed by Todo. As Sukuna was distracted, Yuji was able to land a powerful Black Flash on him. In response, Sukuna unleashed his Domain Expansion, a testament to his impressive control over Cursed Energy. The dust settled, revealing a figure standing before Sukuna – none other than Satoru Gojo. It seemed the issue had come to an end.

What to Expect in Chapter 261 of Jujutsu Kaisen (Speculative)

After the unexpected ending in the previous issue, Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 261 has the potential to take a variety of paths. Although the possibility of Gojo’s comeback is thrilling, it is more probable that Sukuna is experiencing a premonition before his imminent demise. This is also what occurred to Gojo and Kento Nanami when they passed away.

According to some fans, Yuta, who is genetically linked to Gojo, may have awakened the Six Eyes Technique inherited from him. This aligns with Gojo’s previous statements about Yuji, Todo, and Yuta being part of the “next generation”capable of surpassing Special Grade. Regardless of the outcome of this cliffhanger, it is bound to be an exciting development.

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