The highly anticipated Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 262 had fans on the edge of their seats as Gojo made his return from the dead. However, despite the excitement surrounding the chapter titled Inhuman Makyo Shinjuku Showdown, Part 34, fans were left feeling disappointed by its unexpectedly short length.
Before the release of this chapter, Jujutsu Kaisen had already introduced a twist in the narrative with Yuta taking over Gojo’s deceased body. Fans were initially hopeful that Gojo had somehow come back to life, only to have their hopes dashed by the revelation of who was truly in control. This revelation only added to the tension and anticipation leading up to Chapter 262, with fans eager to see the outcome of the intense battle against Sukuna.
When the chapter finally dropped, fans were left underwhelmed as it consisted of only seven pages, making it one of the shortest chapters in Jujutsu Kaisen’s history. The disappointment was further compounded by creator Gege Akutami’s revelation that he is currently dealing with an undisclosed illness. In a statement shared in Japanese, Akutami apologized to fans for the unforeseen circumstances, expressing, “I got sick and have been having weird symptoms. Sorry for all the trouble I’ve been causing.”
In light of Akutami’s illness, the dark fantasy manga will be taking a break for the next two weeks, with plans to resume in Weekly Shonen Jump issue #31. Fans have taken to social media to express their concerns and well wishes for the creator’s speedy recovery, with some expressing frustration at the chapter’s short length and break, while others are understanding and supportive of Akutami’s need to prioritize his health.
As fans eagerly await the return of Jujutsu Kaisen, they are sending their thoughts and prayers to Gege Akutami, hoping for his swift recovery and return to creating the thrilling and captivating world of Jujutsu Kaisen. Fans are hopeful that the series will continue to deliver gripping storytelling and intense battles once Akutami is back on his feet. In the meantime, they are standing by their beloved creator and wishing him all the best in his recovery journey.
