Jujutsu Kaisen manga extends its hiatus by one week due to Gege Akutami’s health

On June 23, 2024, the official X of Shounen Jump Editorial Department tweeted about the Jujutsu Kaisen manga series, announcing that its hiatus would be extended by one week. The release of Chapter 263, originally scheduled for July 1, 2024 in Japan, will be delayed.

Gege Akutami is both the author and illustrator of the popular manga series, Jujutsu Kaisen. This series is considered to be the most influential work of the author. However, due to health reasons, the manga series went on hiatus after the release of the previous chapter. Fans can rest assured that the current extension is solely for the author’s full recovery, as their health is improving.

Jujutsu Kaisen manga hiatus extended by a week

The tweet stated that the Jujutsu Kaisen manga series will continue its publication and the latest chapter (chapter 263) will be released in the 32nd issue of Weekly Shounen Jump. Although the chapter was originally scheduled for the 31st issue after the hiatus, it has been delayed by a week.

The tweet also mentioned that Gege Akutami, the author of Jujutsu Kaisen, is recovering well. However, in consultation with the editorial team of his manga series, they have decided to extend the hiatus by one week in order to ensure the author’s complete recovery. The [translated] tweet reads as follows:

“Jujutsu Kaisen was scheduled to resume publication in issue 31 of Weekly Shonen Jump, but will resume publication in issue 32. Although Professor Akutami’s health is improving, after consulting with the editorial staff, we have decided that he should resume writing only when he is in perfect health. We appreciate your continued support.”

Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 256: New Release Date and Time

Sukuna (left) and Gojo (right) as seen in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

The release date and time for chapter 263 of Jujutsu Kaisen is scheduled for Monday, July 8, 2024, at 12 AM JST. Please note that the release date and time may differ for various time zones around the globe.

Time zone	Local date and time
Pacific Standard Time	7 am, Sunday, July 7, 2024
Eastern Standard Time	10am, Sunday, July 7, 2024
British Summer Time	4 pm, Sunday, July 7, 2024
Central European Summer Time	5pm, Sunday, July 7, 2024
Indian Standard Time	8:30pm, Sunday, July 7, 2024
Philippine Standard Time	11pm, Sunday, July 7, 2024
Japanese Standard Time	12am, Monday, July 8, 2024
Australia Central Time	1:30am, Monday, July 8, 2024

A Summary of Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 262

Rika crying while holding Yuta's dead body (Image via Shueisha) — Rika crying while holding Yuta’s dead body (Image via Shueisha)

The second round of the battle of the strongest, titled “The Decisive Battle in the Uninhabited, Demon-Infested Shinjuku 34,”began with the expansion of Infinite Void and Malevolent Shrine in Chapter 262.

Yuta (Gojo) utilized a miniature Infinite Void to counter Sukuna’s domain, a technique that was originally developed by Gojo Satoru during his fight against the King of Curses.

Despite using Purple to distract Sukuna, Yuta (Gojo) was unable to launch his cursed technique as the King of Curses punched him in the face. The following chapter revealed a heartbreaking scene where Rika’s full body had emerged and she was cradling Yuta’s lifeless body, crying uncontrollably.