Jujutsu Kaisen manga to end in 5 chapters: Fans react with shock and disbelief

The manga will conclude in 5 chapters, leaving fans wondering how the loose ends will be tied up in such a short time.

Jujutsu Kaisen fans are reeling from the unexpected news that the beloved manga will be ending in a mere five chapters. The announcement, made via a Shonen Jump YouTube video, confirmed the manga's conclusion with Chapter 271, slated for release on September 30, 2024.
 

NO MERGER JUST RUINED MY DAY I WANTED TO SEE YOU COOK GEGE WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO US pic.twitter.com/tXoeUN4lc4

— baeli 💫 (@BIGDADDYGOJO) August 19, 2024

Author Gege Akutami expressed his gratitude to fans and assured them he's working towards a satisfying finale. However, fans are skeptical about how the many unresolved plot points and character arcs can be adequately addressed in such a short timeframe.
 

 

 

 

 

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Social media has erupted with mixed reactions, ranging from disbelief and disappointment to excitement for the final chapters. Some fans are concerned about the rushed ending, while others are hopeful that Akutami will deliver a satisfying conclusion.

 

There’s still so much lore to uncover what are you doing GEGE pic.twitter.com/tgj57zParh

— sea✰ (@destroynectar) August 19, 2024

JJK END, MHA ENDED, ONE PIECE FINAL SAGA, ONLY BLUE LOCK AND SAKAMOTO DAYS LEFT MAN 😭 pic.twitter.com/3zeSrIbi9b

— Bren (@brenbrndn) August 19, 2024

Despite the mixed feelings, the end of Jujutsu Kaisen marks the close of an era for the popular manga. After six years and over 250 chapters, fans will soon witness the final showdown between Ryomen Sukuna and Itadori Yuji, bringing the thrilling story to its ultimate conclusion.