Summary
Gege Akutami's bold storytelling in Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter #261 reflects Toriyama's revolutionary manga thinking. Akutami's innovative approach to reviving Gojo challenges traditional storytelling norms in the manga industry. Gege Akutami's unique and uncompromising style set him apart, cementing his position as Toriyama's philosophical successor.
This article contains SPOILERS from Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter #261
Not that often Jujutsu Kaisen'S Gege Akutami and the seven dragon balls Akira Toriyama mentioned in the same sentence. Indeed, differences in the subject matter of their work, narrative approaches, target audiences, subject matter, drawing style and appeal mean that it is difficult to find common ground for an informed discussion. news from both. However, the latest chapter of Jujutsu Kaisen reveals that, at least in one basic aspect of creative manga storytelling, Akutami and Toriyama are on the same page.
Few people understand the manga industry as well as Akira Toriyama. In his early 20s, Toriyama began his career as a mangaka by submitting manga proposals to various publishers. While he missed deadlines for some works and was rejected by others, in 1978 he finally quit with Wonder Island – a one-volume manga picked up by Weekly Shonen Jump. Thus began the journey that would eventually lead to Toriyama creating Dragon Ball and making it an iconic global phenomenon.
The early days of the manga and anime revolution were a time of ups and downs for manga artists. There is no formula for success and therefore no set path to stardom, creators simply seek to express their passion in the hope that someone will like them. Fast forward to the contemporary manga scene, and the “vibe,” according to Toriyama, has changed significantly:
I guess I have a feeling that while the quality of work is increasing, individuality and pride in one's work is decreasing. I want to see a manga that makes me think, “this author must be crazy!”
Toriyama hopes authors will create from the heart
Gege Akutami's wild approach to his manga would please Toriyama
While Gege Akutami has never been confused with a regular mangaka, Satoru Gojo's incredible resurrection in Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter #261 is clear proof that he is one of the most innovative creators among today's top mangakas. Indeed, killing off one of the most famous characters (Yuta) brings back the most famous character (Gojo) but doing so in a way that still keeps Yuta alive, even while in Gojo's body , so complex that it will be discussed. for decades to come.
Sure, killing off Gojo was a controversial move, but bringing him back the way he did was truly revolutionary. If Gojo fails, it is likely that Sukuna will eventually win, ushering in a new era of Jujutsu magic. On the other hand, if Gojo were to win, it would make him the greatest Jujutsu wizard of all time. While the Jujutsu Kaisen creator's decision to revive Gojo in this way will be met with hate, it's exactly the kind of creative decision that Toriyama is hoping the next generation of mangaka will make.
Gege Akutami Never care about other people's opinions
Jujutsu Kaisen never served its fan base
Custom image by Merlyn De Souza
Gege's uniqueness is not something that suddenly appeared. From appearing in masks during interviews to falling in love with the uncompromisingly complex subplots of Jujutsu Kaisen, Gege has been “different” from the start. Nowhere is this more evident than in his tendency to kill off famous figures. It's almost second nature for Jujutsu Kaisen fans to expect a character's death now.
That's why reviving Gojo, or at least his body, goes against the “common sense” that Gege built into his DNA. Jujutsu Kaisen. On top of that, it adds a whole philosophical and ethical layer, as Yuta essentially turned his teacher's body into a corpse to inhabit, turning into a “monster,” in the words of himself, to defeat another monster, Sukuna. Choices like this will ensure Gege Akutamilocations Toriyamasuccessor of philosophy.
Jujutsu Kaisen is available on Manga Plus and from Viz Media.
