With Mojurō can Gege Akutami deliver the sequel Jujutsu Kaisen fans desperately want?

Mojurō arrived at a time when Jujutsu Kaisen fans were still divided. Some praised Gege Akutami for crafting one of the boldest, darkest shōnen stories of the past decade, while others felt the conclusion was rushed and incomplete, with too many dangling threads left unexplored.

The question is simple yet heavy: can Akutami deliver a sequel that feels both worthy of Jujutsu Kaisen’s legacy and fresh enough to stand on its own? The answer, for now, is uncertain. Few fans expected Mojurō to exist. Akutami had suggested multiple times that Jujutsu Kaisen was his final statement in this world.

But with its first chapter, we’re launched into the year 2086, long after Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki, and the original cast would realistically still be alive. Instead, our attention turns to Yuta Okkotsu and Maki Zenin’s grandchildren, Yuuka and Tsurugi.

The setup immediately feels like a generational story. Yuuka, the granddaughter who inherited Yuta’s sentimental ring, has developed her own cursed technique, Canine Jaw Strike, a brutal, claw-like style that channels cursed energy into sharp hand-to-hand combat.

Tsurugi, her brother, echoes Toji Fushiguro with a Heavenly Restriction, wielding cursed tools and raw physicality. Their sibling rivalry centers on possession of Yuta’s ring, now treated as both a family heirloom and a cursed object tied to the Gojo clan.

From leaks to lore: First chapter spoilers shape Mojurō’s debut

The first chapter of Mojurō reads like an odd mixture of classic Jujutsu Kaisen tropes and daring new ideas. On the one hand, we have familiar elements: the Heavenly Restriction returning through Tsurugi, the concept of cursed objects and family inheritance, and fights where physical grit clashes against cursed energy manipulation.

Yuuka and Tsurugi’s duel over Yuta’s ring instantly calls back to the raw, personal emotion of early JJK arcs. On the other hand, the alien subplot feels like uncharted territory. Maru, with his third eye and mysterious, cursed technique, represents a complete departure from the grim but grounded tone of curses being born from human negativity.

Now, extraterrestrial sorcerers are entering the picture, raising the question: Is Akutami attempting to expand the definition of “curses” into something cosmic? Or is this simply the Boruto effect, a next-generation sequel introducing sci-fi to rejuvenate the formula?

Reactions so far are mixed. Some fans are intrigued by the audacity. Others are baffled by the alien angle, feeling it clashes with Jujutsu Kaisen’s carefully constructed mythos.

Fan division: Peak or Boruto 2.0?

Perhaps the most telling aspect of Mojurō’s debut isn’t just the story itself, but the fandom’s divided reaction.

• Optimists see potential in the generational angle. Yuuka and Tsurugi could become worthy successors, and the alien subplot, if handled well, could refresh the series and expand its lore in unexpected ways.
• Skeptics see it as derivative, even cynical. Comparisons to Boruto are unavoidable: heirs of beloved characters, futuristic setting, and the introduction of sci-fi elements that risk clashing with the original’s spirit. Many argue they would have preferred a Heian-era spinoff exploring Sukuna, Uraume, or Toji’s full backstory.

In short, the fandom is excited but wary. The memory of Jujutsu Kaisen’s rushed ending still stings. Akutami has one chance to prove this isn’t just a cash-grab sequel.

Mojurō is Akutami’s opportunity for redemption or repetition. By shifting focus to new characters, he has the freedom to reframe the world without the burden of Yuji’s controversial finale.

Final thoughts

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Mojurō’s debut is bold, emotional, and divisive. It gives us compelling heirs in Yuuka and Tsurugi, a bizarre wildcard in Maru, and a dystopian future where curses, sorcery, and even humanity itself are being commodified.

But it also risks alienating fans with its sudden sci-fi twist and its generational setup, which many see as too reminiscent of Boruto. For now, fans are watching with cautious hope. Mojurō has cracked open the cursed world once again.

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