Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 257 has two dates worth distinguishing: VIZ’s official English listing gives April 28, 2024, while a pre-release report scheduled the Japanese release for April 22 at midnight JST, which was April 21 in several Western time zones. For an official, synopsis-level spoiler, Shueisha says Yuji’s awakening through Black Flash releases his latent potential in the fight with Sukuna.
Chapter 257 release date: why listings differ
VIZ’s official English chapter listing dates Chapter 257 to April 28, 2024. A Hindustan Times report published ahead of release gave a different schedule: 12 a.m. JST on Monday, April 22, corresponding to April 21 in several US and European time zones. These dates refer to different edition and regional framings; they should not be collapsed into one universal release date. VIZ’s chapter listing is the relevant source for its English listing, while the Hindustan Times schedule report records the pre-release timing.
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That schedule was for the chapter’s 2024 publication, not a current or upcoming release. Shonen Jump+ identifies the Japanese installment as Chapter 257, titled 人外魔境新宿決戦㉙. Its page currently displays January 28, 2025; that catalog date is not the chapter’s initial 2024 publication date. Read the Shonen Jump+ listing.
Spoilers: what is officially confirmed
Spoiler warning: Shueisha’s Volume 29 synopsis says Yuji awakens through Black Flash and releases his latent potential as he fights Sukuna. Shueisha’s contents list includes Chapter 257 in that volume, making the synopsis a publisher-backed, broad summary connected to the chapter’s collected volume. It does not provide a panel-by-panel account or confirm detailed leaked dialogue. Shueisha’s Volume 29 listing and contents.
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Where to read Chapter 257 officially
VIZ’s series chapter page points readers to MANGA Plus for the latest free chapters available in their location. VIZ, MANGA Plus, and Shonen Jump+ are the official services named in the contemporaneous reading guidance; availability and access can vary by region, so check the service’s own current listing. Hindustan Times’ reading guide.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Where Chapter 257 appears in the collected edition
Shueisha’s table of contents places Chapter 257 in Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 29. The Japanese volume’s listed release date is December 25, 2024. VIZ’s catalog also lists Volume 29; check the publisher’s catalog for edition and regional details. Shueisha Volume 29 and VIZ Volume 29.
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