Warning: Spoilers ahead for Jujutsu Kaisen manga chapters!
Jujutsu Kaisen is a much-loved shonen action anime that clearly borrowed elements of the original shonen “big three” for things like character design and combat techniques. There’s no doubting the “big three” DNA in Jujutsu Kaisen, especially with Bleach and Naruto, but author Gege Akutami undoubtedly produced something amazing and unique. The latter in particular appears to have been a major source of inspiration for Jujutsu Kaisen.
It’s not just a fan theory, either – Gege Akutami openly acknowledged that they heavily drew inspiration for Jujutsu Kaisen from a variety of sources, including Tite Kubo’s Bleach manga. Luckily, for a new generation of shonen lovers, Jujutsu Kaisen is much more than just Bleach with an overlay or a facade. In order to honor Tite Kubo’s masterwork, Jujutsu Kaisen refines the best components of Bleach, and the results are astounding.
Gege Akutami Faces Outrage Of The Fans Due To An Early Gojo Satoru Draft
There is no doubt that Gege Akutami is a skillful mangaka. Their artwork is visually compelling and simply impressive. Akutami has managed to breathe life into two-dimensional characters and draw out intense emotions from fans for the Jujutsu Kaisen characters.
However, a recent post on X showcases the early draft of Gojo Satoru’s death panel from Chapter 236 of Jujutsu Kaisen, which has also drawn emotions from fans, but this time Akutami is facing the outrage of the fans.
The panel depicts a Gojo Satoru, who according to an X user looks like he is burnt into a crisp. Other users mentioned that Gege Akutami was probably kicking their feet in the air while drawing this panel, talking about Akutami’s not-so-concealed hatred towards their own creation.
Why Does Gege Akutami Hate Gojo Satoru?
Even though Gojo is one of the most well-liked characters in Jujutsu Kaisen, Gege has regularly made somewhat offensive remarks about him on Twitter. For the mangaka, phrases like “Now that Gojo is gone, it’s looking like 2020’s gonna be a good year” and “Something Gojo doesn’t have… probably a personality” are rather common. (via CBR)
Gege’s hatred of Gojo seems to stem mostly from the fact that they unintentionally gave him too much power. Gege consequently grows to have a deep-seated contempt for their own invention as Gojo’s existence in the narrative makes it challenging to imagine new threats that are believable and compelling.
Frequently asked questions
Did Gege Akutami take inspiration from Tite Kubo’s Bleach for Jujutsu Kaisen?
Yes. Jujutsu Kaisen creator Gege Akutami has openly cited a range of influences, including Tite Kubo’s Bleach, and that influence is often noted in character design and combat. Akutami still shaped Jujutsu Kaisen into its own distinct series rather than copying Bleach.
Why did fans say Gojo “looks like a Hollow” in the Chapter 236 panel?
An early-draft (rough sketch) version of Gojo Satoru’s death panel from Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 236 circulated on social media, and some fans felt the burnt, distorted Gojo resembled a Hollow, the monster enemies from Bleach. One user wrote “Bro looks like a hollow,” while others said he looked “burnt to a crisp.” These reactions were to an unfinished draft, not the final published panel.
What has Gege Akutami said about Gojo Satoru?
Akutami is known for self-deprecating, tongue-in-cheek author comments about Gojo, including the joke that what Gojo lacks is “probably a personality.” Such lines are widely read as the author’s humor rather than genuine hatred of the character.
