Summary
Jujutsu Kaisen author Gege Akutami will take another week to recover, delaying chapter #263. The extension was decided by the editors to ensure Akutami returned to writing in good health. Fans are expressing concern and support, and calling on Akutami to prioritize his health.
Jujutsu KaisenX's official account posted a statement announcing that the series will not continue in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue #31 as originally expected. Although Jujutsu Kaisen's surprise break was scheduled until June 30, a 21-day break, the wait will be extended by another week. Expected chapter #263 will be released on July 7.
The additional week of hiatus was decided by the editors to give Jujutsu Kaisen author Gege Akutami more days to fully recover from his sudden illness and return to writing in perfect shape. While the news of Akutami's recovery was comforting, the extension of his suspension did Jujutsu Kaisen fans are worriedpeople have begun to express concern about the author's health.
Jujutsu Kaisen fans are worried about Gege Akutami's health
Fans asked the author to take the necessary time to fully recover.
Jujutsu Kaisen's extended rest period is is not the cartoonist's decision but from Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump editorial board. However, Sueisha's health status update on Gege Akutami's recovery process does not completely reassure fans. While some fans are happy that the series will return soon, others are still worried about Akutami's condition. Fans of Jujutsu Kaisen began writing messages of support for X, expressing concern for Akutami's health and wishing the author a speedy recovery.
Fans of the series are naturally worried about Akutami's condition since manga artists work stressful schedules that can cause serious health problems. Most of the messages from JJK's fans said that Akutami should prioritize recovery Instead of going back to writing the story if he's still feeling unwell, focus on taking care of himself and getting some much-needed rest.
Fans are worried that Gege Akutami is working too hard
This is not the first time the author's health has declined
Fans have wondered if the huge workload was the cause of Akutami's sudden illness. This is not the first time the author's health has worsened, and he needed a long rest to recover. In June 2021, Akutami took a 1-month hiatus to recover after struggling with his physical condition during Perfect Preparation. Additionally, on March 3, 2024, fans were worried about the author's health after Jujutsu Kaisen chapter #252 had unfinished drawings, which suggested that Akutami may not be strong enough. healthy to complete the chapter.
Akutami also had to make the cover of volume 26 of the series at that time, leading fans to believe that he himself was overworked. This is similar to the author's situation in the latest chapter before the recent break; Chapter #262 only has 7 pages but Akutami also has to draw the cover for WSJ magazine, the color page and the cover for volume 27. Recently Akutami has been taking a break every 3 weeks; However, the weekly schedule for manga artists is stressful, which affects the creators.
Other manga artists decide to take regular breaks to maintain good physical condition, like the creator of One Piece and My Hero Academia. The author of Black Clover even chose to switch magazines to prioritize his health. With Jujutsu Kaisen's manga currently in its final stages, fans' anticipation for each new chapter is heightened. However, the author must put his health first. Jujutsu Kaisen fans' concerns about Akutami's health will motivate him to try to take care of himself. Hopefully Gege Akutami will return soon to continue lending his talent Jujutsu Kaisen.
Source: Jujutsu Kaisen's official X account.