Jujutsu Kaisen fans have waited patiently enough for its chapter 266, but now their patience needs to be stretched just a little further. Due to a Japanese holiday, all stores are closed, including those selling or distributing copies of Weekly Shonen Jump, hence delaying the release of the long-anticipated chapter.
If anything, this is the worst possible timing for those keeping up with the series. It ended on one of the boldest moments—literally—for Yuji Itadori in the last chapter, maxing out in announcing that he can kill Sukuna. That bold statement resounded within the fandom, for it was never that Itadori’s resolve was stronger, and it was never that the stakes were higher. The tension between the two strong characters is palpable, so fans are critically yearning to see what comes next.
Knowing this, the delay cannot be avoided, for this is one of Japan’s national holidays. Much as it may be disappointing, respect has to be accorded to this great cultural significance and the amount of hard work that goes into bringing us our favorite manga week in and week out.
For now, fans have been hitting up social media with their own theories, memes, and speculation regarding the next chapter’s content. It has the community on its toes, though not necessarily unfortunate, but the delay only heightens the anticipation.
Of course, just one thing is certain: when chapter 266 does drop, it’ll be an explosive continuation of the story, and one that most definitely will enthrall us to the fullest.
Stay tuned for more updates on the release, and let’s hope that the wait will be worth it!
