The popular manga “Jujutsu Kaisen,” created by Gege Akutami, is coming to an end after a successful serialization of more than six years. As officially revealed in a recent broadcast, The series will end in five more chapters, concluding with chapter 271 next Monday, September 30, 2024. (although it leaks sooner). This announcement marks the end of one of the most influential works of the last decade in the world of manga.

“Jujutsu Kaisen” began serialization in March 2018 and quickly became a phenomenon, attracting millions of fans around the world. With its imminent end, the series follows in the footsteps of “My Hero Academia,” which also ended this month, closing a significant chapter for Weekly Shonen Jump magazine that saw both series define a generation.

Both works have sold an astonishing 100 million copies, establishing themselves as some of the most successful manga of all time. In fact, “Jujutsu Kaisen” has been one of Shonen Jump’s most popular titles for several years, even surpassing “One Piece” in average sales according to Oricon data released in May of this year, with a sales ratio of 2 to 1.

The impact of “Jujutsu Kaisen” has transcended the pages of the manga, inspiring video games, a wide range of merchandise and being recognized as the most ‘in-demand’ television series in any medium in 2023. The series left an indelible mark on popular culture and its end will mark the end of an era for many of its fans.

For those who follow the story through the anime, you can eagerly await the sequel to the second season of “Jujutsu Kaisen”, which was announced at the end of last year. Meanwhile, manga fans prepare to say goodbye to a series that has captured the imagination of readers around the world and will undoubtedly leave Weekly Shonen Jump in trouble.

Source: Official Twitter Account