Jujutsu Kaisen had previously gone on hiatus in March 2022 due to the poor health condition of mangaka Gege Akutami.
Jujutsu Kaisen fans will have to wait a little longer for the next chapter as the manga goes on a temporary hiatus. According to Shonen Jump News (@/WSJ_manga), Chapter 221 will be released on April 23 before the hiatus begins. Redbeanime provided additional details, stating that the hiatus will last for two weeks, coinciding with Japan’s Golden Week, during which all Weekly Shōnen Jump works will not release any new chapters. The manga will resume serialization on May 14, 2023, in Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Takes a Break, Set to Return in May.
Jujutsu Kaisen had previously gone on hiatus in March 2022 due to the poor health condition of mangaka Gege Akutami. The hiatus lasted only one week, and Akutami was in the process of recovering at the time of the announcement. Before that, JJK had gone on an indefinite hiatus in June 2021 due to Akutami’s health. The creator assured fans that their mental health was fine, and their health condition was not serious. They explained that they did not want to slow down the weekly serialization of Jujutsu Kaisen since they wanted to finish up the series as soon as possible.
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The stressful conditions of the manga industry in Japan have had a negative impact on numerous creators, causing them to suffer from debilitating health conditions and take frequent breaks. For instance, Hunter x Hunter creator Yoshihiro Togashi has had to take multiple breaks due to his deteriorating health. Despite attempting to make a comeback in October 2022 when Hunter x Hunter resumed serialization, the manga entered another indefinite hiatus after two months. Similarly, Kōhei Horikoshi, the creator of My Hero Academia, has taken three breaks since the beginning of 2023 due to his health. Yusuke Murata, the artist of One-Punch Man, has urged Horikoshi to take care of himself.
The temporary hiatus of Jujutsu Kaisen is not uncommon in the manga industry, where creators face immense pressure and stress to meet deadlines and maintain a consistent release schedule. While fans may be disappointed at the delay, it is essential for the health and well-being of the creators to take breaks when necessary. We look forward to the return of Jujutsu Kaisen on May 14 and wish Gege Akutami good health and a speedy recovery.
In recent years, there have been growing calls for better working conditions and support for manga creators. The industry has taken steps to address these concerns, such as implementing health check-ups and providing mental health support. However, more needs to be done to ensure that creators are not overworked and underpaid.
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