Gege Akutami’s popular manga series, Jujutsu Kaisen, went on a short hiatus after the release of chapter 256. The previous issue caused a stir on social media after Yuji’s shocking awakening, which demonstrated his ability to unleash a powerful Black Flash. Although no spoilers for the upcoming chapter have been leaked on social media, fans can now get some relief as the release date of JJK Chapter 257 has now been confirmed courtesy of the official MANGA Plus website. Ahead of release, here’s what you need to know:
Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 257 Release Date and Time
The upcoming Chapter 257 is scheduled to drop on Monday, April 22 at 12am JST. However, due to time differences, the exact release date and time varies from region to region. You can check the schedule as per your time zone below:
| Time Zone | Time | date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| PST | 7 am | 21st April | sunday |
| cst | at 9 am | 21st April | sunday |
| East | at 10 am | 21st April | sunday |
| gmt | 3 pm | 21st April | sunday |
| ACST | 1:30 am | 22 April | monday |
Where to read Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 257?
Fans can read the upcoming issue on official sources for Jujutsu Kaisen such as the Viz Media website, Shueisha’s Manga Plus website, and Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ app. However, it is important to note that while the first two platforms offer chapters on a free-to-read basis, the latter requires a paid subscription.
What to Expect from JJK 257?
In the previous chapter, JJK fans saw Yuji follow in Gojo’s footsteps and unleash his true potential and fire a powerful Black Flash at Sukuna. Although no spoilers or raw scans have been leaked on social media, this chapter is mostly taken from the intense cliffhanger of Chapter 256. As the narrator already teases Yuji’s awakening after his shocking move, Chapter 257 is largely expected to revolve around him.
