Jujutsu Kaisen: Theory suggests that the manga will have a sequel

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Jujutsu Kaisen fans , revealing that the manga's final chapter, scheduled for publication on September 29, 2024 in Weekly Shonen Jump , will contain several "announcements." According to reports, author Gege Akutami will bid farewell to the series with a large, full-color illustration and a special announcement described as a gift for the fans. Furthermore, the series editor has further fueled speculation by stating that "there will be more Jujutsu Kaisen to come," sparking numerous theories about the franchise's future.

Announcement

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 open the possibility that Jujutsu Kaisen could continue in some way, whether through spin-offs or new stories.

Jujutsu Kaisen
©GEGE AKUTAMI / SHUEISHA

Despite all the excitement, some fans prefer to be more cautious, recalling similar cases, such as that of My Hero Academia . At the time, they promised a "big announcement" alongside the final chapter, which ended up being just a popularity poll, leaving many followers disappointed.

Announcement

Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the most popular series of recent years, with great success in both the manga and the anime adaptation. This has led many to speculate that the "happy announcements" at the end of the manga may be related to a continuation of the anime.

Although a direct sequel seems unlikely, both Shueisha and the anime producers still see great potential in Jujutsu Kaisen . Finally, fans eagerly await September 29th (or perhaps a leak before then).

Source: WSJ

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