Recent leaks have raised expectations among fans of “Jujutsu Kaisen“, confirming that The final chapter of the manga, scheduled to be published on September 29 in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, will include several “happy announcements.” According to these reports, author Gege Akutami will bid farewell to the series with a large color illustration and a special announcement that has been described as a gift for fans of the work. In addition, the series' publisher has contributed to increasing speculation by declaring that “there will be more Jujutsu Kaisen to come,” which has sparked all kinds of theories about the future of the franchise.
One of the most discussed points among fans is the possibility of a direct sequel. While Gege Akutami has repeatedly reiterated his intention to end the manga as soon as possible, these new statements have fueled debate over whether the manga's ending will actually be final. Many fans believe that the plot has been resolved abruptly in the last few chapters, which has generated some dissatisfaction among readers. However, the publisher's announcement has left open the possibility that Jujutsu Kaisen could continue in some capacity, whether with a spin-off, new spin-off stories, or even the expansion of its universe into other formats.
Despite this, many fans maintain a more conservative stance, recalling that similar cases in other franchises, such as “My Hero Academia,” generated excessive expectations. At that time, a “big announcement” was also promised to accompany the final chapter, which ultimately turned out to be a popularity poll, causing disappointment among many fans.
Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the most successful series of recent years, with a huge impact both in its manga and in its anime adaptation. A third season of the anime, which adapts the Sacrificial Game Arc, is currently in production, but there has been no recent news regarding its progress or possible release dates. This has led many to speculate that the “happy announcements” at the end of the manga could be related to the anime.
While a direct sequel seems unlikely given Gege Akutami's focus on wrapping up the main story, it's clear that Shueisha and the anime's producers still see great potential in Jujutsu Kaisen. Fans will be watching closely on September 29 (or it will likely leak much sooner), hoping not only for the closing of an era, but also for the beginning of new adventures within this universe that has captured the imagination of millions.
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