The excitement surrounding Conquering the Academy with Just a Sashimi Knife Chapter 78 (also officially licensed as The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master) is reaching a boiling point. The community is incredibly invested in Chef Kim (Geomma Kang) and his bizarre but overpowered method of survival—using his god-tier culinary knife skills to dismantle his enemies in an elite magical academy.
If you are looking for the exact release schedule, spoiler predictions, and a quick recap to refresh your memory, you are in the right spot. Here at OtakuSignal, we are breaking down everything you need to know before the next update of this highly satisfying action manhwa.
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Conquering the Academy with Just a Sashimi Knife Chapter 77 Recap
Conquering the Academy with Just a Sashimi Knife follows Chef Kim, a legendary Korean sashimi master who suddenly finds himself transmigrated into the world of “Blessing M,” a mobile game he casually played. Waking up as Geomma Kang, a completely irrelevant background extra, his life is turned upside down when he receives an overpowered ability: the Blessing of the Blade God. The catch? The blessing only works when he uses a simple sashimi knife. Relying purely on his god-tier precision, insanely fast slicing techniques honed from years in the kitchen, and a one-minute daily buff that turns him into a Sword Saint, Geomma forcefully climbs the ranks of the elite academy.
The recent chapters have heavily focused on the escalating tension surrounding the academy’s internal politics and exams. Chapter 77 highlighted Geomma’s continued dominance during the intense practical trials. Despite being underestimated and targeted by upper-class students and corrupt instructors, Geomma utilized his terrifying, hyper-efficient combat style to effortlessly dissect the opposition, proving that a true master does not need a legendary magical sword to completely control the battlefield.
Conquering the Academy with Just a Sashimi Knife Chapter 78 Spoilers
Because this manhwa is an adaptation of a highly popular, completed Korean web novel spanning over 300 chapters (up to 544 chapters depending on side stories and web releases), the overarching plot is already well-known to novel readers. Based on the novel’s progression for Chapter 78 (correlating to the aftermath of the exams and the approaching festival arc):
- The aftermath of the exam — Chapter 78 will likely open with the direct fallout of Geomma’s overwhelming performance in the practical exams. The academy instructors and top-ranking students will be forced to officially acknowledge his terrifying combat prowess, shifting his status from a mere “special admission” joke to a massive, undeniable threat.
- A new faction approaches — With his abilities now public knowledge, the chapter will feature Geomma being aggressively scouted by various elite factions within the academy. However, Geomma’s pragmatic, chef-oriented mindset will lead him to reject standard political alliances, likely resulting in a hilarious misunderstanding where the nobles mistake his culinary focus for profound arrogance.
- The one-minute limitation — The chapter will also likely touch upon the severe physical toll of his “Sword God” blessing. Novel readers know that activating the power is incredibly painful and restricted to just one minute a day. Geomma will have to carefully strategize how to survive the growing target on his back without constantly relying on his agonizing ultimate move.
Conquering the Academy with Just a Sashimi Knife Chapter 78 Global Release Times
Expected English Translation release — Conquering the Academy with Just a Sashimi Knife Chapter 78 drops Thursday, May 7, 2026.
| Region | Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 Korea (Source) | KST (UTC+9) | Thu May 7, 12:00 AM |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | JST (UTC+9) | Thu May 7, 12:00 AM |
| 🇨🇳 China | CST (UTC+8) | Wed May 6, 11:00 PM |
| 🇵🇠Philippines | PHT (UTC+8) | Wed May 6, 11:00 PM |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | MYT (UTC+8) | Wed May 6, 11:00 PM |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | SGT (UTC+8) | Wed May 6, 11:00 PM |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | WIB (UTC+7) | Wed May 6, 10:00 PM |
| 🇹🇠Thailand | ICT (UTC+7) | Wed May 6, 10:00 PM |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | ICT (UTC+7) | Wed May 6, 10:00 PM |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | BST (UTC+6) | Wed May 6, 9:00 PM |
| 🇮🇳 India | IST (UTC+5:30) | Wed May 6, 8:30 PM |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | PKT (UTC+5) | Wed May 6, 8:00 PM |
| 🇦🇪 UAE / Gulf | GST (UTC+4) | Wed May 6, 7:00 PM |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | AST (UTC+3) | Wed May 6, 6:00 PM |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | TRT (UTC+3) | Wed May 6, 6:00 PM |
| 🇷🇺 Russia (Moscow) | MSK (UTC+3) | Wed May 6, 6:00 PM |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | EET (UTC+2) | Wed May 6, 5:00 PM |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | CEST (UTC+2) | Wed May 6, 5:00 PM |
| 🇫🇷 France | CEST (UTC+2) | Wed May 6, 5:00 PM |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | BST (UTC+1) | Wed May 6, 4:00 PM |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | BRT (UTC-3) | Wed May 6, 12:00 PM |
| 🇺🇸 East Coast | ET (UTC-4) | Wed May 6, 11:00 AM |
| 🇨🇦 Canada (Toronto) | ET (UTC-4) | Wed May 6, 11:00 AM |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | COT (UTC-5) | Wed May 6, 10:00 AM |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | CST (UTC-5) | Wed May 6, 10:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 Central USA | CT (UTC-5) | Wed May 6, 10:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 Mountain USA | MT (UTC-6) | Wed May 6, 9:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 West Coast | PT (UTC-7) | Wed May 6, 8:00 AM |
Where to Read Conquering the Academy with Just a Sashimi Knife Chapter 78
- English Translations — The series is officially licensed and updated under the title The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master on Webtoon Entertainment platforms. For the latest updates, raw leaks, and release schedules regarding this massive hit, keep checking OtakuSignal.
- Korean Raw Chapters — Officially published on Naver Webtoon and Naver Series.
FAQ
Is the novel completed?
Yes. A massive point of discussion in the community is the pacing of the manhwa compared to the original novel. The web novel is fully completed with over 300 main chapters (and over 500 including side content). Assuming the manhwa continues adapting the novel at its current pace, readers can expect Conquering the Academy with Just a Sashimi Knife to continue for a very long time before reaching its highly praised conclusion.
Does Geomma ever get a real sword?
Based on spoilers from novel readers, no. The core gimmick of the entire series is that the blessing exclusively requires the use of his sashimi knife. While he eventually obtains legendary materials to heavily upgrade the knife itself, he strictly remains a culinary-blade-wielding protagonist throughout the entire story, heavily leaning into the comedic contrast between his humble weapon and his overwhelming power.
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