A generational run: Jujutsu Kaisen's creator Gege Akutami’s hits new heights with Juju Sanpo

Gege Akutami is on a generational run. After he finished working on Jujutsu Kaisen manga, fans were sad to say goodbye to the series, but the creator was not ready to disappoint fans. The anime has been confirmed to come back with Season 3, and Jujutsu Kaisen is also going to release a movie in December 2025.

If that was not enough, Gege has released Jujutsu Kaisen: Modulo, a spin-off series that takes place years after the official story ended. But fans of this franchise have additional good news as the beloved Juju Sanpo (also known as Juju Walk) is not getting more original content by none other than Akutami Gege himself. Juju Sanpo initially began as a bonus audio drama linked with the JJK anime, and now we are getting more of this content.

While more details are yet to be revealed, we can expect this to have a fresh slice-of-life story starring the students (and perhaps their teacher) from the series, all in Akutami’s signature style. These kinds of projects reinforce how Akutami is directly contributing new Jujutsu Kaisen content beyond the main manga.

Gege Akutami’s generational success

Since Gege Akutami has overseen many projects, the hard work has paid off. Since Jujutsu Kaisen manga ended in September 2024, he came out and told fans about his health issues. But after a while, he recovered, and there is no stopping this man.

He has launched multiple series, which include: new drama and anime content (Juju Sanpo), a spin-off manga (Modulo), plus high-profile anime adaptations (a film and an upcoming season).

Moreover, when we talk about his success, we need to look at some very important numbers that support the claims; the original manga sold over 100 million copies worldwide, and its first film grossed ¥26.5 billion. The series’s popularity shows no sign of waning. In short, Akutami is on a generational run.

For now, fans are eagerly awaiting more details of the new project that is going to be released, but one thing is clear that the creator of Jujutsu Kaisen remains at the top of his game, leading the franchise to new heights

Fan reaction to Juju Sanpo

Fans have flooded social media with excitement and relief following the announcement. Many celebrated Gege Akutami’s return to creating original Jujutsu Kaisen content. Some of the common reactions is the fandom are:

"GOAT Gege with more new short stories and illustrations!!🐐. My GOAT is truly healthy again and cooking daily🙌🏻🔥🔥" said one fan.

"Woke up from my nap to see this news. Getting original content from Gege feels like a blessing 😂😭🥰😂😭🥰," added another fan.

"Gege is on a generational run what a time to be live. Need more information soon 🥺🥺🥺," stated by yet another fan.

Overall, the news of Juju Sanpo’s return has reignited fan enthusiasm, reminding everyone why Akutami remains one of the most respected creators of his generation.

Final thoughts

Since the news of Juju Sanpo has been released, it is clear that Gege Akutami is not ready to take a break. Rather, he is proving to everyone that he is far from being burnt out. With Juju Sanpo returning in the form of a new short voice drama, Akutami is giving fans a chance to reconnect with their favorite characters in a lighter, more personal way.

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This is important because the story of Jujutsu Kaisen got so intense that fans did not get time to look at the characters in a wholesome way. Moreover, some characters who were not able to make it alive could also make an appearance.

After openly sharing his struggles with health and exhaustion, seeing him return with fresh projects feels both inspiring and reassuring. As more details are revealed, one thing’s for sure: Gege Akutami’s creative journey is far from over, and the fandom couldn’t be happier to see him thrive again.

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