Will the author of Jujutsu Kaisen make another manga?

In the message included in the final volume of "Jujutsu Kaisen," Gege Akutami offers an exhaustive introspection on the challenges, learnings and emotional conflicts he faced during the almost seven years of continuous work on one of the most popular series of the last decade. Through his words, the author reveals both professional and personal aspects that shaped his experience as a creator.

The pressure of the creative process

Akutami admits that working at Jujutsu Kaisen pushed him to an emotional and physical limit. He notes how, after three years of serialization, his personality began to become more "distracted" and how his ability to handle details and errors deteriorated. One example he mentions is the error in volume 18 related to the sanpin (a factual error in the narrative), which he attributes to his increasing reliance on his team.

This confession gives a glimpse of the wear and tear that comes with working on a weekly manga, especially in a magazine as competitive as Weekly Shonen Jump. His admission that he came to adopt a "if something happens, others will solve it" attitude reflects how work overload can affect a creator's self-confidence and attention to detail.

Throughout the message, Akutami repeatedly highlights the crucial role of his editorial and production team, thanking his editors, assistants, designers, and other contributors for their continued support. He acknowledges that his success would not have been possible without them and apologizes for the stresses that their pace of work may have caused.

The author's internal struggle

One of the most interesting points of the message is Akutami's self-criticism about his initial intention to create a work that would avoid hurting his readers or those who related to them. According to the author, this stance stemmed from a desire to "be seen as a good person," which led him to question the sincerity of his creative motivation.

Akutami describes how this internal conflict led him to stop trying to protect his audience from potential emotional discomfort, allowing himself to be more honest with himself and his work. However, he admits that this struggle still persists, and that he still feels insecure about his maturity as a mangaka and his ability to take full responsibility for his creations.

The author expresses his appreciation for the philosophy of Weekly Shonen Jump, which prioritizes the work over the creator. This approach, according to Akutami, allowed him to trust the system and focus on his narrative without worrying so much about his personal image. This contrasts with his initial perception, when he felt the burden of being an author who had to fit within the standards of such an iconic magazine.

Lessons learned and the future

One of the highlights of the message is how Akutami plans to apply the lessons learned during these seven years to future projects. He acknowledges his initial immaturity and lack of full conviction in his work, but he also commits to work in these areas going forward.

The mention of the books he accumulated during serialization—both for research and self-education—suggests that Akutami is still interested in expanding his knowledge and skills, possibly in preparation for a new work. Although he doesn't explicitly confirm that he's working on something new, his intention to "overcome problems after this" hints that he doesn't plan to stop as a mangaka.

Gege Akutami's message in the final volume of "Jujutsu Kaisen" is a sincere reflection on the challenges and learnings of his career. It goes beyond being a simple farewell to the series, revealing an author in constant evolution who seeks to face his insecurities and mature both personally and professionally. Although the fate of his next project remains uncertain, this message makes it clear that Akutami is far from over his path as a creator.

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