The Jujutsu Kaisen manga has announced a new hiatus as a result of Gege Akutami’s sudden illness.
TheJujutsu Kaisenmanga is currently in the final phase of theShinjuku Showdown Arc. It is the most exciting fight of the series, beginning with the highly anticipated Gojo vs. Sukuna and continuing with the fight against the strongest, as all sorcerers play their part in the fight.
The latestChapter 261 features the biggest plot twistin JJK as Yuta takes over Gojo’s body. He has already planned to sacrifice everything for the sake of victory. The upcoming Chapter 262 continues the fight, but it’s only seven pages long.
BAD NEWS!!AKUTAMI GEGE HAS FALLEN SICK, SO JUJUTSU KAISEN MANGA WILL BE ON BREAK FOR 2 WEEKS!!#JJKSpoilerspic.twitter.com/VIfFvKECGN
However, a leaker posted: “Bad news! Akutami Gege has fallen sick, so Jujutsu Kaisen manga will be on break for two weeks.”
Gege was most likely unable to complete Chapter 262 before going on a hiatus. Although fans are itching to see the fight unfold, especially after such a cliffhanger in Chapter 216, they’ve also expressed their concern for the mangaka.
One fancommented: “Color double spread, volume cover, WSJ magazine cover and a chapter. Yeah, he needed this break, man. Hopefully, he gets some rest.”
“I hope he feels better soon. Wishing for his speedy recovery”another wrote.
Considering how much hate has been directed at the mangaka since Gojo’s death, fans have rushed to his defense, withone fanwriting, “It’s so disappointing how some of you wish this upon the man. You guys take fiction way too seriously. It isn’t even funny, to be honest. I wish Gege a speedy recovery. Let the man rest.”
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The next installment will follow the domain clash between Yuta and Sukuna. Check out the release date and spoiler speculation forJujutsu Kaisen Chapter 262.
For more dark sorcery, also check out thisinsane fan theory about Yujiandall major character deathsin the manga so far.
Tulisha Srivastava is an Anime Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She is an expert on Shonen series, particularly One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen. In the past, she has worked for Comic Book Resources. You can contact her at tulisha.srivastava@dexerto.com
