Recent leaks have raised the expectations of Jujutsu Kaisen , revealing that the final chapter of the manga, scheduled to be published on September 29, 2024 in Weekly Shonen Jump , will bring several “announcements”. According to information, author Gege Akutami will say goodbye to the series with a large colorful illustration and a special announcement described as a gift for the work's followers. Furthermore, the series editor further increased speculation by stating that “there will be more Jujutsu Kaisen to come”, which started several theories about the continuation of the franchise.
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Among the most heated discussions is the possibility of a direct sequel. Many fans believe that the plot ended abruptly in the last chapters , which generated some dissatisfaction. However, the editor's comment left it open for Jujutsu Kaisen to continue in some way, whether through spin-offs or new stories.
Despite all the excitement, some fans prefer to be more cautious, remembering similar cases, such as My Hero Academia . At the time, promising a “big announcement” with the final chapter, which ended up being just a popularity poll, leaving many followers disappointed.
Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the most popular series in recent years, with great success in both the manga and anime adaptation. This has led many to speculate that the “happy announcements” at the end of the manga could be related to the continuation of the anime.
Although a direct sequel seems unlikely, Shueisha and the anime's producers still see great potential in Jujutsu Kaisen . Finally, fans are eagerly awaiting September 29th (or perhaps some leak beforehand).
Source: WSJ
