Just when Jujutsu Kaisen fans thought they couldn’t handle another cliffhanger, JJK Chapter 247 delivered yet another agonizing break. Leaks for the latest chapter dropped earlier than usual on Wednesday, getting fans hyped for the next installment of the final arc of the manga. But the battle between Yuji, Higuruma and Sukuna left many feeling hopeless and frustrated, only to then announce a sudden hiatus at the end.
Chapter 247 picked up right where we left off, with Yuji and Higuruma teaming up in a last-ditch effort to take down the King of Curses. After chapters of watching Sukuna effortlessly massacre sorcerers, fans were hopeful this could finally be his undoing. But the plan quickly took a turn, and Sukuna remained as unstoppable as ever.
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In the final panels, Yuji appeared ready to make one final gambit, stabbing Sukuna with the very sword meant to execute him. But the chapter ended before we saw the outcome, leaving fans hanging once again.
- Adding insult to injury, the last page then announced the manga would be going on break after this cliffhanger chapter. While we do know the manga will return in about 2 weeks, it still feels like an agonizing wait after this tense chapter.
When will JJK Chapter 248 release? JJK Manga hiatus explained!
While the hiatus announcement came as a shock, the Jujutsu Kaisen leaker on Twitter was able to provide some clarity on the schedule. It turns out the early leaks for Chapter 247 put the manga ahead of its normal production timeline.
- According to the leaks, Chapter 248 should drop on January 17, 2024. This means we can expect the full chapter release around January 21st, 2024, at 12 AM JST. So, it’s looking like almost a two-week break before we get resolution on that intense cliffhanger.
- In the meantime, JJK Chapter 247 will still arrive on its regular schedule for January 5th, 2024, at 12 AM JST. Fans worldwide will be able to read it free on the Viz Media website and the Manga Plus app, with English translations available globally.
For readers in different time zones, here’s when you can expect the latest chapter:
| Time Zone | Release Schedule |
|---|---|
| Pacific Daylight Time | Thursday, January 04, 2024, at 08:00 AM |
| Central Daylight Time | Thursday, January 04, 2024, at 10:00 AM |
| Eastern Daylight Time | Thursday, January 04, 2024, at 11:00 AM |
| British Summer Time | Thursday, January 04, 2024, at 4:00 PM |
| Central European Summer Time | Thursday, January 04, 2024, at 5:00 PM |
| Indian Standard Time | Thursday, January 04, 2024, at 08:30 PM |
| Philippine Time | Thursday, January 04, 2024, at 11:00 PM |
| Japan Standard Time | Friday, January 05, 2024, at 12:00 AM |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Friday, January 05, 2024, at 12:30 AM |
While the wait for Chapter 248 will feel long, at least Chapter 247 will deliver some action before the break. And the confirmed return date gives fans something to eagerly anticipate.
JJK 247 Spoilers and Leaks: Is Higuruma dead?
Chapter 247 picks up right where last week left off, with Sukuna sizing up a determined Higuruma. More than Higuruma’s Executioner’s Sword, Sukuna seems intrigued by his ability to suspend and resume Cursed Techniques. He acknowledges Higuruma’s skill before Yuji arrives, destroying the building they’re in.
Sukuna quickly gains the upper hand, dodging Higuruma’s attacks and landing devastating blows that chop off both of Higuruma’s arms. He sadistically urges Higuruma to use Reverse Cursed Technique to reattach his arms and continue fighting. Just as Sukuna is about to behead him, Higuruma finally manages to use RCT to regenerate and launches a surprise attack, impaling Sukuna’s arm with the Executioner’s Sword.
But Sukuna severed his arm just in time, rendering Higuruma’s efforts futile. As Higuruma succumbs to Sukuna’s onslaught, he throws the Executioner’s Sword to Yuji before collapsing.
Yuji catches the sword and steels himself, remembering Nanami’s final words to succeed him. In the final panel, Yuji moves to stab Sukuna while declaring his resolve as a Jujutsu Sorcerer. But whether he succeeds remains a nail-biting cliffhanger until the story returns in January.
Conclusion:
Jujutsu Kaisen has delivered some of the most nerve-wracking cliffhangers lately, but Chapter 247 takes the cake. The back-and-forth battle between Higuruma, Yuji and Sukuna have fans practically pulling their hair out waiting to see the resolution.
While the leaks keep us satiated for now, the long break until Chapter 248 is released feels especially cruel after this chapter’s ending. All we can do is agonize over Yuji’s fate and pray this brave last stand can finally end Sukuna’s domination. JJK has been a rollercoaster so far, and Higuruma’s noble sacrifice makes us believe Yuji may just prevail. But with how unpredictably brutal this arc has been, it’s anyone’s guess what will happen when Jujutsu Kaisen finally returns January 21st.
