Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 249 Faces Delay: Release Date and Updates

Jujutsu Kaisen enthusiasts were eagerly awaiting the release of Chapter 249, only to be met with an unforeseen delay. Here, we delve into the new release date, the reasons behind the unexpected hiatus, and what readers can anticipate in the upcoming chapters.

JJK Chapter 249: New Release Date and Where to Read

As per the latest update on MangaPlus by Shueisha, the release of Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 249 has been delayed. Fans will need to exercise patience as the new release date is set for February 4, 2024, due to an unexpected hiatus.

For the Japanese audience, the release time is scheduled for Monday, February 5, 2024, at 12 AM JST. International fans can expect the chapter to be available on Viz Media’s website, Shueisha’s MANGAPlus website, or Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ app, with a daytime release on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

Why the Delay?

The delay of Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 249 is attributed to the mangaka, Gege Akutami, taking a break due to health concerns. Despite Weekly Shonen Jump returning to its regular schedule, the manga’s release has been postponed for an additional week, now scheduled for a February 4 release.

This unplanned hiatus underscores the challenges and demands faced by mangaka in consistently delivering high-quality content. Fans are left eager to see the continuation of the gripping storyline that unfolded in Chapter 248.

What to Expect Next?

With Sukuna’s inner conflict and his declaration to annihilate sorcerers and their ideals revealed in Chapter 248, Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 249 is likely to feature an intense clash between Ryomen Sukuna, Rika Orimoto, and jujutsu sorcerers as the Culling Game progresses.

The unexpected revelation regarding Megumi Fushiguro’s authority is poised to cause significant shifts in the story, with Sukuna now having full access to it within Fushiguro’s body. Readers can anticipate a strategic and intense high-stakes battle between Sukuna, Yuta, and Yuji, each wielding their unique abilities.

JJK Chapter 248: A Quick Recap

Chapter 248 witnessed Sukuna narrowly evading Yuji’s fatal strike, setting the stage for subsequent events. As Higuruma succumbs to the battlefield, Sukuna, unfazed, delivers punishing blows to Yuji. Yuji showcases a new skill—the reverse cursed technique—to mend his injuries.

The mastery of this technique and the mysterious disappearance of Higuruma’s body perplex Sukuna, leading to an internal turmoil and a realization of change. Amidst this, Yuji’s Kogane declares Culling Game Rule 15, indicating Megumi Fushiguro’s authority to activate the merger and paving the way for a tense confrontation between sorcerers and curses. Sukuna, after swallowing the ord, declares his intent to obliterate sorcerers and their ideals.

The chapter concludes with Yuta Okkotsu intercepting Sukuna’s attack with precision, and Rika, the Queen of Curses, entering the scene with force, escalating the tension. As Sukuna confidently blocks Rika’s hand, Chapter 248 reaches its gripping conclusion.