Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 178: Release date and time, what to expect, and more

Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 178 is expected to reveal Rika’s secrets and how Okkotsu Yuta has retained her after the events of the Cursed Child arc. Ever since Yuta and Rika appeared in the Itadori Execution arc, readers have been confused about the true nature of the vengeful spirit.

With the three-way battle between Yuta, Uro, and Ishigori underway, the Sendai Colony arc is in full swing. Yuta's decision to bring Rika into the fight indicates that its climax may begin in Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 178. Here is all the available information so far.

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Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 178: Speculations and release date

Release date and where to read

As per the simulrelease notice on Manga Plus, the official translation of Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 178 will be released on Sunday, March 13, at the following international times:

• Pacific Time: 7 AM
• Central Time: 9 AM
• Eastern Time: 10 AM
• British Time: 3 PM
• Central European Time: 4 PM
• Indian Standard Time: 8:30 PM
• Philippine Time: 11:00 PM, March 14
• Australian Central Time: 12:30 AM, March 14

Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 178 can be read for free on Manga Plus, Viz, and the official Shonen Jump App after its release.

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Recap of Chapter 177

In Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 177, titled “Sendai Colony (Part 4),” Ryu Ishigori disclosed that he is a reincarnated sorcerer. He lived his past life in moderation, so much so that the quaintness became suffocating for him. He is looking to fulfill his wishes in this life without any restraints.

Yuta notices that Ishigori has a high and explosive output of Curse Energy, while Ishigori notes that Yuta keeps reinforcing his strength with Curse Energy.

In the ensuing scuffle, Yuta blocks a Granite Blast with his bare hand before Uro intervenes. She uses her Thin Ice Breaker to break the surface of the sky in order to distort an attack.

Enraged by the interruption, Ishigori launches another Granite Blast at Uro, which she reflects back at him.

Meanwhile, Yuta has finally started to run out of Curse Energy after his continuous fights. Realizing that the two reincarnated sorcerers have very little interest in civilians, Yuta calls Rika to the battlefield.

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What to expect in Chapter 178

The end-note to the last chapter, which was removed in the official Viz translation, reads, “Everything about her is exposed.” Rika's full power is expected to be showcased in Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 178, along with the secrets of how she has been detained.

Yuta’s fight against Uro and Ishigori seems to be the climax of the Sendai Colony arc. The battle has showcased Yuta’s powers and will continue to do so.

The Sendai Colony arc serves as an exposition for Yuta’s capabilities and demonstrates why he is called the second most powerful sorcerer in modern times.

It seems unlikely that either Uro or Ishigori will ally themselves with Yuta since both of them are looking for a new start. It is noteworthy that regret and unfulfillment are common themes in all reincarnations, and there must be other sorcerers who have been similarly exploited by Kenjaku.

To recap, Yuuji was last seen in Tokyo No. 1 Colony after Higuruma went his own way. He went to look for Megumi, who was found unconscious by the mysterious Hana Kurusu, also known as Angel.

It is unlikely that Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 178 will feature either of the two boys, but their fates remain unknown so far.