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Jujutsu Kaisen’ Characters Appear in Morning Editions of Three Major Newspapers with Special Illustrations by Gege Akutami

To celebrate the simultaneous release of volumes 29 and the final volume 30 of the popular manga Jujutsu Kaisen on December 25, specially illustrated ads by the manga’s creator, Gege Akutami, appeared in the morning editions of three major Japanese newspapers on December 24. The ads featured Gojo Satoru in the Yomiuri Shimbun, Nanami Kento in the Asahi Shimbun, and Choso in the Mainichi Shimbun.


Gojo Satoru from Yomiuri Shimbun

‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Newspaper Ad Appearance = Yomiuri Shimbun, Gojo Satoru (© Gege Akutami/Shueisha)


Currently, advertisements featuring popular characters are also displayed in the Shibuya Station area to commemorate the double release of the volumes. Additionally, some bookstores are distributing exclusive illustrated cards (four types) by Akutami.


Nanami Kento from Asahi Shimbun

‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Newspaper Ad Appearance = Asahi Shimbun, Nanami Kento (© Gege Akutami/Shueisha)


Of the four special illustrations, three were used in the newspaper ads published on December 24. The remaining one, a secret illustration, is scheduled to appear in the morning edition of another national newspaper on December 25.


Choso from Mainichi Shimbun

‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Newspaper Ad Appearance = Mainichi Shimbun, Choso (© Gege Akutami/Shueisha)


The special illustrations include Gojo Satoru, Nanami Kento, Choso, and one secret design. The fourth illustration will be featured on December 25 in a national newspaper, with details on the ad and visuals to be revealed in the day’s issue.


Gojo, Nanami, Choso

Gojo, Nanami, Choso, ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Newspaper Ad Appearance © Gege Akutami/Shueisha


Volume 30, the series’ final installment, will include 16 pages of newly drawn epilogue manga featuring Yuko Ozawa, Panda, Nobara Kugisaki, and Uraume.


Ryomen Sukuna and Mizushi

Ryomen Sukuna from JJK manga vol29


Yuji Itadori

Yuji Itadori from JJK manga final vol30


Source : ORICON NEWS