Inspiration Behind Jujutsu Kaisen: How the Creator Shaped the Anime Adaptation

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 was an outstanding anime adaptation, inspiring creator Gege Akutami to incorporate elements from the concluding arc of the manga.

The second season of Jujutsu Kaisen gained tremendous popularity due to its stunning animation and exceptional fight choreography.

It’s quite rare for manga artists to draw inspiration from anime adaptations, but Akutami stands out in this regard, and fans definitely appreciate it. The second season aired from July 2024 to December 2024, coinciding with the manga’s entry into its final arc.

Following the conclusion of the epic battle of the strongest, Akutami recognized that he could utilize the dynamic fighting scenes in his manga. This information was conveyed in Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 28, scheduled for release on October 5, 2024.

𝗬𝗨𝗝𝗜 & 𝗬𝗨𝗧𝗔 𝘃𝘀 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗨𝗡𝗔 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗕𝗜 𝗔𝗥𝗧About the anime: The battle between the Jujutsu High members and Sukuna was heavily influenced by the Jujutsu Kaisen anime. When the anime adaptation (visualization) happens, they rework the direction based on the manga,… pic.twitter.com/OKFjEUJ6vb

— Myamura (@Go_Jover) October 2, 2024

A prominent JJK account shared, “About the anime: The intense battle between the Jujutsu High members and Sukuna was significantly influenced by the Jujutsu Kaisen anime.

“When the anime adaptation is in progress, they adjust the direction based on the manga. Even as the original author, I sometimes find myself thinking, ‘Wow, this is incredible!’ and ‘You can utilize this technique in this manner too…’ – it’s as if I’m inspired by something that’s been reverse imported.”

Fans find this revelation captivating, with one commenting, “Gege being a fanboy of his own creation to the extent of getting excited about how it will look animated is truly adorable.”

“It’s amazing how both mediums have influenced each other,” noted another fan.

“Oh, this clarifies the invisible chainsaws that Sukuna used to grip Yuta’s sword. Gege took that from MAPPA’s depiction of Sukuna skating with slashes, lol,” chimed in a third user.

For further insights into the realm of dark sorcery, check out our article on the new JJK character introduced by Gege after the conclusion, as well as a discussion on the most underutilized characters.

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