The hit series Jujutsu Kaisen officially ended in 2024, leaving a huge void for fans and Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. Still, fans eagerly await a new work from Gege Akutami, a talented mangaka known for unique art and storytelling.
Recently, shocking news was confirmed: Gege will return with a new short manga titled Mojuro, set to serialize in Weekly Shonen Jump starting issue 41. While details on the story remain scarce, the main character’s design has surprised fans due to striking similarities with Ryomen Sukuna.
Mojuro’s Main Character and Similarities to Sukuna
Gege Akutami’s new manga Mojuro will debut soon, with the first chapter releasing next week. This means promotional materials have already appeared in Weekly Shonen Jump. In this week’s issue, the new manga was officially announced, exciting fans eager to meet Mojuro’s protagonist.
The main character’s appearance closely resembles Sukuna: dark marks under the eyes, a similar hairstyle, and even strange facial tattoos. The character’s outfit also evokes the Cursed King’s look.
Given these similarities, fans are asking if this character is connected to Ryomen Sukuna. The likely answer is yes. Many believe the design is too close to be a coincidence. This has sparked theories that Gege’s next story might take place in the same universe as Jujutsu Kaisen.
Is Gege Akutami’s New Manga Connected to the Jujutsu Kaisen Universe?
It’s entirely possible that Gege Akutami’s new manga is set within the Jujutsu Kaisen universe. As a short series, Gege could easily continue the story in the same world. This would explain why the main character resembles Sukuna. He might be the Cursed King’s reincarnation or somehow linked to him.
However, it’s also possible Gege simply drew inspiration from Sukuna’s design without any direct connection between the two stories. Still, the character’s resemblance highlights Sukuna’s deep influence on Gege Akutami.
Source: Gamerant