Jujutsu Kaisen Takes Over Major Japanese Newspapers

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Summary

  • Jujutsu Kaisen‘s final volume includes additional pages and illustrations of characters in major Japanese newspapers.
  • Jujutsu Kaisen has reached 100 million copies in circulation, solidifying itself as one of the biggest manga hits of all time.
  • Exciting announcements for Jujutsu Kaisen in 2025 include a compilation movie release, third season key visual, and a teased new project by the author.

As a seasoned anime enthusiast who has been following the manga scene for over two decades, I must say that the recent developments surrounding Jujutsu Kaisen have left me utterly intrigued and captivated. The manga’s meteoric rise to one of the biggest hits of all time is a testament to its compelling storytelling and captivating characters.

The sensational manga “Jujutsu Kaisen” dominated headlines across major Japanese newspapers! The last chapter of “Jujutsu Kaisen” was published in Shonen Jump back in September, leaving readers stunned with an unforeseen twist at the series’ conclusion. Much like other recent endings, many fans have been vocal about their dissatisfaction with how Gege Akutami concluded the story.

In contrast, the ending of the manga as published in the magazine may not be the absolute finale. This is particularly relevant for weekly series, where authors often lack the time to fully express their ideas in each issue. Consequently, the true conclusion comes with the final volume, which frequently contains extra pages and sometimes epilogues. While the final volume won’t alter the events depicted in the last chapter, it can provide additional insights into those events.

Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the series that has additional pages in the final volume. Volumes 29-30 are out in Japan on December 25, and to celebrate it, the series is taking over major newspapers, such as Asahi Shimbun, Mainichi Shimbun and Yomiuri Shimbun. Each of the newspapers features illustrations of different characters (Gojo in Yomiuri, Kento in Asahi and Choso in Mainichi).

One of the Biggest Hits of All Time

The manga titled “Jujutsu Kaisen” has now reached an impressive milestone by selling 100 million copies worldwide. This puts it among the greatest manga successes ever (alongside “Demon Slayer” and others). It’s important to note that ‘copies in circulation’ doesn’t always mean they were sold to individual buyers (except for digital versions), but it does give us an idea of how popular a series is. Shops ask publishers for more copies when demand is high, so series with higher sales will generally have more copies circulating overall.

Regardless of the backlash after the publication of the latest installment, it appears fans remain eager to acquire the upcoming issues, likely due to curiosity about the unfolding events in the new conclusion.

Big Things Are Coming in 2025

Just shared some exciting updates about Jujutsu Kaisen! The much-anticipated compilation film is now scheduled for release in May, and we’ve even got a sneak peek at the key visual for season 3. Keep your eyes peeled for more awesome moments coming next year!

Additionally, Gege Akutami hinted at an upcoming project, which could potentially be a continuation, a prelude, or something completely separate from the Jujutsu Kaisen series (while the third option appears less probable given that the announcement was made for the Jujutsu Kaisen panel at Jump Festa 2025, there is still a chance it could be an entirely new creation).

You can stream “Jujutsu Kaisen” on Crunchyroll, while the latest manga chapter is available for free reading on Manga Plus and Shonen Jump platforms.

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2024-12-25 20:53