Recently, chapter 263 of Jujutsu Kaisen was leaked, along with the customary comments from author Gege Akutami. In this chapter, Akutami provided updates on his health and explained that its release was delayed due to his ongoing health concerns. He also shared details about his recovery process, such as watching compilations of the famous soccer player Messi’s plays.
Despite being widely considered one of the greatest football players of all time, Lionel Messi’s fandom may have been surprised to learn that the Jujutsu Kaisen mangaka is also a fan of his. However, this revelation also caused a divide within the fandom, as some fans are more partial to Cristiano Ronaldo, another highly regarded player and Messi’s biggest rival. As a result, there were many entertaining reactions on the internet.
Please be aware that this article contains spoilers for the series.
Jujutsu Kaisen author Gege Akutami is a fan of Lionel Messi
Gege Akutami, the author, utilized the recently leaked chapter 263 of his manga to address his health concerns and explain the delay in its release. In the statement accompanying the Weekly Shonen Jump issue, he also mentioned that during his recovery, he spent his time watching compilation videos of Lionel Messi.
Despite his undeniable achievements as a footballer and athlete, the Argentinian is a controversial figure among fans. While many consider him to be one of the greatest of all time, winning every trophy available, others argue that he does not hold a candle to players like Cristiano Ronaldo. This divide in opinion has caused a split among fans.
Despite Messi’s World Cup victory in 2022, Ronaldo remains his biggest rival and equal in the eyes of fans. This comparison is often likened to that of Satoru Gojo and Ryomen Sukuna, the strongest rivals in Akutami’s series. And while some may argue that Messi’s victory has elevated him in the eyes of many, it is undeniable that Ronaldo’s fans will always fiercely defend their idol online.
Reactions Online
The Jujutsu Kaisen fandom experienced a major divide after Akutami’s revelation, but it was all in good fun. Among the fans of both the anime and manga, there were also those who shared a love for football and used this moment to proudly declare their allegiance in the ongoing Ronaldo and Messi debate.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have greatly influenced the perception and consumption of football. Their exceptional performances have set a new standard that is challenging for the younger generations to match. As a result, many fans have likened their rivalry to the Sukuna and Gojo situation.
“Gege knows who the goat of football is,”someone said.
“If you really want Gojo back you’re gonna need an autograph from Messi ASAP The clock is ticking so get to it chop chop,”another person said.
“Geges favourites are always the second best, like Sukuna,”someone else said.
It was even mentioned by some that Yuki Tsukumo’s unconventional use of Garuda as a football in her battle against Kenjaku in the Jujutsu Kaisen manga could be a representation of Akutami’s passion for the sport. Though this may seem unlikely, it does add an interesting layer to the statement.
“Gege has an interesting way how to spend his time when he is sick,”someone said.
“That explains why Gege rigs everything for Sukuna xD”another person said.
As previously stated, this is all in good fun among fans of Jujutsu Kaisen. Additionally, it is our hope that he has fully recovered from his health concerns and will be able to continue working on future chapters of the manga without any hindrance.
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