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The series will not restart in Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue #31 as originally scheduled, according to a statement released by Jujutsu Kaisen's official X account. Originally scheduled for June 30, the much-awaited chapter #263 will now be published on July 7.
The editors decided to take an additional week off in order to give Gege Akutami, the author of Jujutsu Kaisen, more time to recuperate from his unexpected illness. They want to make sure Akutami is well enough to resume writing.
Fans of Jujutsu Kaisen are concerned about the suspension's continuation, despite the positive news that Akutami has been recuperating. On social media, they have begun to voice their worries about the author's health.
Supporters are requesting that the writer take the time needed to heal completely. They are expressing their worries about Akutami's health and sending encouraging thoughts to the author on X, hoping for a speedy recovery.
Fans had questioned whether Akutami's unexpected sickness was related to her heavy schedule. The author has previously experienced deteriorating health and required extended time off to recuperate.
Akutami struggled with his physical condition and took a one-month break in June 2021 to heal. Furthermore, fans expressed concern about the author's health on March 3, 2024, after panels in Jujutsu Kaisen's chapter #252 contained incomplete artwork, suggesting that Akutami might not have been well enough to finish the chapter.
Fans thought Akutami was Overworking himself because he also had to work on the cover for the series' Volume 26 at the time. This was akin to the author's situation in the most recent chapter prior to the recent pause.
Manga artists have demanding schedules that might lead to major health problems. Most of the letters that JJK's admirers have sent indicate that Akutami ought to put more emphasis on getting better than hurrying back to writing the novel. They exhort him to prioritize taking care of himself and obtain the much-needed sleep.
Fans aren’t entirely at peace with Shueisha’s health update regarding Gege Akutami’s recuperation. Although some viewers are relieved that the show will soon resume, others are still concerned about Akutami's health.
With any luck, Gege Akutami will return soon to continue helping the well-known Jujutsu Kaisen with his talents. Supporters must to be understanding and patient, putting Akutami's health and wellbeing first.