Jujutsu Kaisen: the author says he is surprised by the popularity of a secondary character

Jujutsu Kaisen creator Gege Akutami didn’t expect a certain character to be so popular among fans.

The creator of Jujutsu Kaisen, Gege Akutami, often shares messages with fans regarding certain events and other updates about his manga. And his publications are still very popular, Jujutsu Kaisen being one of the most popular manga and anime series of the moment.

Whether we talk about its history or its struggles, there are many details that please readers and spectators. But among all its strong points, there is one that deserves to be highlighted even more: its characterization of the characters, the author giving them a certain individuality and depth.

Whether it’s the proud Gojo or the greedy Mei Mei, the strong characters that animate the exorcists and their enemies help to differentiate them and give them spice. To the point that the hero Yuji Itadori often finds himself overshadowed by this well-written and consistent cast. And if among all these beautiful people, many enjoy a community of fans, there is a character whose popularity has still managed to surprise Gege Akutami. And no, it’s not about Satoru Gojo.

Which Jujutsu Kaisen character surprised the author with his popularity?

Gege Akutami expressed astonishment at Toge Inumaki’s popularity. Information that takes him by surprise every year, around Valentine’s Day: the young exorcist has his own community of fans, many of them readers and spectators.

This is what emerges from surveys from 2020 and 2021, found by one of the usual manga leakers on X/Twitter. Two years in a row, Toge Inumaki got an eighth place, and kept it. Which the mangaka does not particularly understand, given his comments. He notes in particular that he rarely shows it in the story, or that he did not particularly take the time to further explore the character – who is only expressed in cooking ingredients to avoid cursing by inadvertently someone with their innate fate that is difficult to control.

Gege’s comment when Inumaki got placed in Top-10 ranks in Valentine’s Polls2020 (8th Place): Even though I’ve barely explored his character…2021 (8th Place): But he rarely shows up! pic.twitter.com/hEHV7Dg88v

— Jujutsu Kaisen (@Go_Jover) February 14, 2024

“Gege’s comments when Toge Inumaki made it to Valentine’s Day top 10s. / 2020 (8th place): Despite the fact that I haven’t developed the character much… / 2021 (8th place): But we rarely see him!”

In addition to Valentine’s Day polls, Inumaki easily ranks among the highest ranks among the most popular Jujutsu Kaisen characters. Appearing more in the prequel film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, it was certainly his friendship with Yuta that convinced viewers of his worth. The two characters indeed become friends, understanding each other perfectly despite Toga’s unusual speech.

If fans often ask for more appearances, we must not forget that the young man will emerge seriously injured from the Shibuya Drama arc: caught in Sukuna’s surge of power, the student loses his arm. In the Jujutsu Kaisen manga, he only reappears once, before the big battle against Sukuna.