After a chapter that left fans gasping for air, Jujutsu Kaisen (or rather, the entirety of WSJ) is taking a brief hiatus this week, aligning with the celebrated Golden Week in Japan. As the nation gears up for a week of festivities and vacations, fans will have to exercise patience before witnessing the aftermath of Sukuna’s terrifying Domain Expansion in JJK 259!
While the chapter ended on a cliffhanger, with Sukuna unable to regain his Reverse Cursed Technique (RCT) output after Yuji’s seven Black Flashes, fans will have to wait a bit longer for the series to return. But in the meantime, check out our bi-weekly newsletter for interesting JJK theories and predictions (we’ve predicted quite a few plot twists in the past, so you don’t want to miss out!).
JJK 258 Delayed due to Golden Week in Japan: New Release Date + Where to Read
- Golden Week is a period of national celebration in Japan, where four public holidays fall within the same week: Showa Day (April 29th), Constitution Day (May 3rd), Greenery Day (May 4th), and Children’s Day (May 5th).
- These holidays commemorate significant cultural and historical events, such as the birthday of Emperor Showa, the enactment of the Japanese Constitution, and the celebration of nature and children.
During Golden Week, most people in Japan take paid leaves to visit their hometowns or celebrate with their families. Numerous festivals are held nationwide, and a large number of people travel domestically to enjoy the week-long vacation, and WSJ is goes on break. So, it isn’t just JJK that’s on break, but other series like One Piece and Blue Lock as well.
Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 259 Release Date:
- As Japan embraces the festive spirit of Golden Week, Jujutsu Kaisen fans can look forward to the series’ return on May 13th, 2024, at 12 AM JST.
- English readers can enjoy the chapter for free on Manga Plus and Viz Media, with leaks and spoilers expected to surface around the week of May 8th or May 9th.
To make things easier, here is the exact release timing adjusted to your time zone:
- Pacific Daylight Time 8:00 AM
- Central Daylight Time 10:00 AM
- Eastern Daylight Time 11:00 AM
- British Summer Time 4:00 PM
- Indian Standard Time 8:30 PM
- Philippines Time 11:00 PM
- Australian Central Standard Time 12:30 AM (Monday, May 13th)
Jujutsu Kaisen 259 Predictions and What to Expect
The tables have turned in the epic clash between Yuji and Sukuna. With his back against the wall, the King of Curses has unleashed his full might, holding nothing back.
Chapter 258 offered a glimpse of Sukuna’s devastating Malevolent Shrine, its slashes inflicting severe damage upon the sorcerers. Despite Yuji’s remarkable healing abilities through his reverse cursed technique, Sukuna’s ultimate trump card – the blazing flames of the Furnace – shifted the tide of battle.
- We expect that to raise the stakes further, a sorcerer may make the ultimate sacrifice, shielding Yuji and allowing him to endure the remaining onslaught of Malevolent Shrine. With Sukuna’s current state unsustainable, this could be his final, all-out assault, leaving him without further trump cards. If Yuji can overcome the fire arrow, Cleaves, and Dismantles, his immense power could turn the tide in his favor.
We can’t predict who it might be though. Maki? Todo? A hunch says it might be Yuta, but we so hope we’re wrong.
- Another thing to consider is the revelation that Yuji swapped souls with two individuals during his training – one being Kusakabe. Who was the second person? Could it be Choso, Todo, or even Gojo himself? With speculations that Yuji could be the answer to Gojo’s potential and the key behind his rebirth, this idea seems plausible.
Prepare for an explosive chapter as Sukuna unleashes the fury of his flames, pushing the boundaries of his power. Will a sorcerer’s sacrifice pave the way for Yuji’s victory, or will Sukuna’s Malevolent Kitchen prove too formidable? The anticipation builds as we inch closer to the next thrilling installment of Jujutsu Kaisen.