: The inclusion of foreign governments expands the scope of the series from a local supernatural conflict to a global crisis. Production Credits Author/Illustrator : Gege Akutami Publication : Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha) Official Release Date : December 5, 2021
: The chapter ends with a shocking development: Kenjaku (Geto) appears in a flashback or remote location, meeting with Chinese government officials, suggesting that the Culling Game has international political implications. Thematic Analysis
: Higuruma’s character arc concludes (for now) with a somber reflection on the legal system and his own morality. His decision to help Yuji shows a flicker of his original sense of justice.
: Following their intense courtroom battle, Higuruma decides to use his 100 points to add a new rule to the Culling Game. This rule allows players to transfer points to one another, effectively preventing players from being targeted for execution due to point stagnation. After fulfilling his end of the bargain, Higuruma leaves Yuji, citing his own guilt and desire to remain alone.
: The introduction of point-sharing changes the "death match" nature of the game into a more political and strategic landscape.