Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 18 faces unexplained delay, check new release date
Jujutsu Kaisen enthusiasts were met with disappointment as the official X account of the anime announced a delay for the release of Season 2 Episode 18. Originally scheduled for streaming in Japan on Thursday, November 23, the episode will now be available a day later on Friday, November 24, 2023, at 6 pm JST. While television broadcasts remain unaffected, the unexplained delay has left fans curious about the reasons behind this sudden shift in the release schedule.
Recap: Sukuna's Wrath and Unforeseen Consequences
The preceding episode of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 witnessed Megumi Fushiguro's strategic summoning of Mahoraga to pursue Haruta Shigemo. However, an unexpected turn of events ensued as the shikigami left Megumi in a suspended death state, prompting Ryomen Sukuna to intervene. Taking matters into his own hands, Sukuna confronted and defeated Mahoraga, leaving Yuji Itadori to confront the aftermath of the chaos.
Altered Release Schedule Raises Eyebrows
On Wednesday, November 22, just a day before the anticipated release, the official X account conveyed the news of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 18's delay for streaming in Japan. The adjusted release date, now set for November 24, puzzled fans, especially as it not only marked a one-day delay but also an earlier release time compared to the usual schedule.
The Enigma: Why the Delay?
Despite the official announcement, the studio behind Jujutsu Kaisen, MAPPA, has remained tight-lipped regarding the cause of the delay. The cryptic nature of the announcement, affecting only the streaming in Japan and not the television broadcast or international streaming, sparks speculations about potential licensing-related challenges within the Japanese market.
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