Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is set to be released as an animated film in December of this year, but there are probably not many fans who know much about its author, Akutami Gege. Akutami only recently made his debut and is known for the sudden hit of Jujutsu Kaisen. As a result, he has become exponentially more popular in recent years, so in this article we will provide a brief summary of Akutami. He is a manga artist who is sure to become a popular author who will carry the future of Weekly Shonen Jump, so be sure to check it out.
What kind of person is he?
So, what kind of person is Akutami-sensei, the author of this work? Here, we will briefly introduce various pieces of information currently known about Akutami-sensei. As he is a young manga artist, there are still many things that have not been released, but some things have been revealed, so let's take a look at them one by one.
He hasn't shown his face!
First of all, Akutami-sensei's face has not yet been revealed. Many manga artists believe that they want their work to be evaluated based on its merits, rather than their face or appearance, so Akutami-sensei may be one of those people.
He was hooked on Jump
Akutami-sensei seems to have been hooked on Jump works since he was a child. Even now, he often talks about other works as short stories, so it seems he still enjoys reading manga. It's often said that once you start drawing manga, you start to dislike other works, but I think there are very few manga artists like Akutami-sensei who can enjoy other works while writing manga.
A hint to understand this work!?
Akutami-sensei is a rare manga artist who frequently comments on these other works outside of his own, so be sure to check them out. Perhaps they hold hidden clues to understanding this work.
From Iwate Prefecture
Akutami-sensei is originally from Iwate Prefecture. In the main story of "Jujutsu Kaisen," one of the main characters is a character who moves to Tokyo alone, yearning for the city. The psychology and thoughts of these characters may be based on Akutami-sensei's own experiences.
Do you use social media?
In recent years, social media has become the most convenient tool for gathering information about manga artists. Many manga artists use Twitter in particular, allowing you to easily access information posted by the artists themselves, illustrations, and trivia about their works. Twitter has truly become an indispensable tool for anime fans.
No Twitter or Instagram
However, it seems that Akutami-sensei does not currently have a personal Twitter account. Is he busy with his daily writing? I was unable to find any activity on Instagram.
This is disappointing!
This is truly unfortunate. A manga artist as popular as Akutagawa-sensei would surely have a huge following, but there must be some reason for this. It would be incredibly easy to find information about the artist if they had an account directly managed by them, but if they don't, there's nothing we can do about it, so let's follow Akutagawa-sensei and Jujutsu Kaisen through other means.
Check it out on Jujutsu Kaisen's official Twitter!
Although it's not really an alternative, there is an official Jujutsu Kaisen Twitter account. While there isn't much information about Akutami-sensei, this account frequently posts information about the series, so keep an eye out for it. Of course, this account is also the fastest source of information about the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie, so if you're interested in the movie, be sure to check it out.
Check it regularly!
However, as explained above, Akutami-sensei is a manga artist with a huge fan base. While he doesn't currently have a social media presence, it's likely he'll start using one in the future. If you're curious, why not keep an eye on Akutami-sensei's social media accounts?
What kind of work is he good at?
Now, let's delve deeper into the tendencies of Akutami's work. I'll analyze the types of works that Akutagawa is good at, comparing them with various other works.
A classic Jump manga!
One of the defining characteristics of Akutagawa's work is that it is strongly influenced by Shonen Jump. It's not widely known, but in order to be published in Shonen Jump, a work's style must be significantly adapted to suit the editorial department's wishes. This is why there's a category for works that are typical of Shonen Jump. Akutagawa's works, in particular, have established a style that effectively incorporates the best aspects of numerous Shonen Jump titles.
Incorporating Recent Jump Trends!
Not only does it incorporate the fun elements of previous Jump manga, but it also incorporates the more recent trends in Jump works, such as extreme depictions and adult settings. One of the appeals of this work is that it can be enjoyed not only by elementary school students, but also by older elementary school students and adult fans.
Homage to the setting throughout!
And what's most pleasing to Jump fans is the homages to Jump series hidden throughout the series. While it's a little hard to see, there are many references to Jump characters, such as the teacher (Naruto's Kakashi) who is habitually late, so keep an eye out for these as well.
Horror Elements
This work, while intended to be enjoyable for adults as well, also contains a fair amount of horror elements. It contains some scenes that would have been unbelievable in Jump 10 years ago, so if you enjoy horror-infused works, this is definitely worth checking out. It's particularly rare among recent Jump manga, as it prominently features grotesque depictions, making it a very bold work in that sense.
Inheriting the Good Old Manga!
In this way, it can be said that this work steadily inherits the fun of good old Jump manga while expanding its appeal to the modern era. It's great that even long-time Jump fans can enjoy it. Another very interesting point is the bold ingenuity of the work, such as the inclusion of grotesque elements that have never been seen in Jump manga before.
A young author with a bright future ahead of him!
We've analyzed the appeal of this work as well as Akutagawa-sensei. What do you think? Did you get a better understanding of what kind of manga artist Akutagawa-sensei is and what kind of work this is? Regardless, there's no doubt that he's a manga artist to watch in the future.
Started his career in 2014
After all, he's only been active since 2014, so he's still a fairly new manga artist. He doesn't have many works yet, so we can look forward to even more to come.
Jujutsu Kaisen is an instant hit!
Even in such circumstances, Jujutsu Kaisen has become an unexpected hit, which is truly amazing. It boasts overwhelming popularity among the already highly competitive Jump titles, and after the end of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, it has reigned as the magazine's top-rated work. Hats off to Akutagawa-sensei's incredible potential as a manga artist.
We look forward to his future works!
In any case, his future works are certainly worth keeping an eye on. Jujutsu Kaisen is going strong, but this series has a clear goal, so it's unlikely to be serialized for an unreasonably long time. For this reason, I think Akutagawa-sensei will likely continue working on new works.
Maybe he'll become an even more noteworthy manga artist!?
If Akutagawa-sensei can produce more works as popular as Jujutsu Kaisen, his popularity will surely skyrocket. It will be particularly interesting to see whether he will become a manga artist capable of consistently producing popular works.
First, check out the movie "Jujutsu Kaisen 0"
Regardless of the next movie, let's first focus on the movie "Jujutsu Kaisen 0." This film tells the story of the origins of Akutagawa's smash hit "Jujutsu Kaisen." The immensely popular Okkotu, who also appears in the main story, plays a key role in this work, so be sure to check it out.
Summary
What did you think? This time, we've introduced you to Akutagawa, the author of Jujutsu Kaisen. Despite only having debuted for a short time, Akutagawa is already the manga artist behind Jump's signature work, Jujutsu Kaisen. This work, as well as any future works Akutagawa will be working on, are sure to be worthy of attention, so if you're interested, why not keep up with Akutagawa?
