This article contains spoilers from the final chapter of Jujutsu Kaisen.
Key takeaways
- Shinjuku Showdown was the final arc of JJK
- Sukuna was defeated at the end of JJK
- Fans are looking forward to Gage's next manga project after JJK.
Weekly Shonen Jump magazine was home to some of the most incredible manga in recent times. After the conclusion of the heavy hitters, viz Bleach and NarutoA void was left, which was eventually filled by a new generation of shonen manga like My Hero Academia and, of course, Jujutsu Kaisen. However, unfortunately, these manga weren't meant to be as big as the favorites they replaced.
While the likes a piecewhich is the last remaining manga from the Big Three, continues strong with over 1100 chapters, Jujutsu Kaisen Ended with chapter 271. conclusion of Jujutsu Kaisen Weekly Shonen Jump was a huge blow for the magazine, leaving it with only a handful of heavy hitters at the moment. That said, for the author, it's a major achievement, and he's even earned praise from the likes of Oda.
The end of Jujutsu Kaisen saw Tsukuna finally fall
- Shinjuku Showdown was JJK's final arc
- Sukuna was defeated at the end of JJK
Jujutsu Kaisen concluded after the Shinjuku Showdown arc. This arc saw the mages finally take on Tsukuna, the final villain of the series, and it's safe to say that this arc had its ups and downs. Fans were treated to one of the greatest battles of all shonen, the confrontation between Gozo and Tsukuna. This exciting battle was definitely the pinnacle of this entire arc. From there, there were fleeting moments of excitement here and there, which eventually led to Yuji defeating the King of Curses, thanks to the help of several other magicians. With Yuji's victory, the results of the battle began, and fans saw how the jujutsu system had now changed. Of course, this part of the story was incredibly rushed, and many of the character arcs were not even resolved.
However, the author was dead set on ending the manga here, and he certainly did that in some style. At the end of things, Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro and Nobara continued the path of the magicians and tried their best to change the system as much as they could. It was a fantastic story from start to finish, but, of course, when you think about how it ended, there was definitely a lot of potential. The series could have ended in a much better way if the author's health had not deteriorated as much as it has over the past year, but the fact that he still managed to provide a somewhat decent ending was certainly appreciated. fans.
Fans also loved seeing Sukuna finally understand the meaning of love, which Yuji finally taught her. Meanwhile, Gozo received an ending that many fans hated, but, regardless, he remains the most popular character in the entire franchise. There are other characters who got exciting endings as well, but some others like Megumi and Nobara suffered greatly in the grand scheme of things. Hopefully, later down the line, at some point, fans will get some one-shots or series continuations, which will help solidify character arcs that were abandoned at the end of the series.
Oda's message for Gege Akutami
Oda thanks Gege for his incredible efforts
At the conclusion of Jujutsu KaisenIt was only natural that most of the writers who worked on Jump and others outside of it congratulated Gage. To say so would be an understatement Jujutsu Kaisen was a success. This manga already has over 100 million copies in print, and that's certainly saying a lot. It's safe to say that Jujutsu Kaisen is a global phenomenon, thanks to its incredible anime series that has done well enough to fuel its massive popularity. Fans have come to love the series from all over the world, and it's surprising to see so many seasoned mangakas congratulating Gage on his excellent work.
Oda specifically focused on his incredible 6.5 years of work at Jump magazine and congratulated him for delivering quality performances week after week. At the same time, Oda also hopes to have dinner with him once again and share different ideas, which shows that the two have a close relationship. Here's what Oda had to say about Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen ending:
“Akutami-kun! Congratulations on six and a half incredible years! Take a nice long rest, then dine with me again!!”
It is clear from the message that Oda's words are full of praise for Gage and his work, and that he feels it is time for him to rest. Fans should also keep this in mind, especially knowing that Gage was recently hospitalized due to appendix surgery while he was drawing the fight between Yuta and Tsukuna. He will have to take a long time to recover, but, at the end of things, fans know for a fact that he will return to Jump magazine with a new job. It may even be a continuation of Jujutsu Kaisen in some way. However, for now, he probably won't focus on that.
What will be the next work of Gege Akutami?
Gage's next manga project is unknown at this point
Right now, it's hard to predict what Gage will do next. Clearly, he has a passion for horror, and at the same time, fans know that he acts incredibly well. He will probably continue on Weekly Shonen Jump and draw the series as such Jujutsu KaisenWith a unique touch. Given that he has already demonstrated his incredible skills as a writer Jujutsu KaisenFans know for a fact that his next work is also going to be incredibly exciting, with readers all over the world eagerly awaiting it when it drops.
It is also possible that Gage's next work is going to be a continuation of Jujutsu Kaisen. If this is the case, then fans will be absolutely delighted. The series still has a lot of loose ends, as great as its ending was. Fans would love to see all of those things addressed, as well as a continuation showing the lives of Yuji Itadori and his friends a few years in the future. The world of jujutsu magic will definitely look more exciting later in the series, and it will definitely make for a great story.
Above all, what fans know for sure is that Gege is not done. His great talent as a mangaka will once again shine through the ranks, perhaps in a few years. He is not the only writer who is looking to continue writing more works. Horikoshi, who has been one of Jump's most acclaimed writers so far, also finished his story My Hero Academia earlier this year. It's very likely he'll return to Jump at some point down the line, which means that while Jump may be a bit short on exciting manga at the moment, over time, the heavy hitters are sure to return and add more flavor. It's one more time.
Jujutsu Kaisen recently ended in chapter 271. The series can be read through the Shonen Jump and Manga Plus apps.
