Drawing Influence: Gege Akutami's Inspiration from One Piece in Jujutsu Kaisen

Gege Akutami, the creator of Jujutsu Kaisen, was inspired by the popular series One Piece, leading to the creation of a new-gen Shonen manga and anime that features complex power systems, iconic characters, and memorable moments. The series draws inspiration from classic series such as Naruto, Bleach, and Hunter X Hunter.

Gege Akutami confirmed taking inspiration from One Piece in Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 246

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Gege Akutami reveals in this week's Shonen Jump issue that he initially targeted Kizaru in his gachapon attempts, but after five tries, he succeeded in obtaining the quartet known as the "Big Tree" featuring One Piece characters (Borsalino, Akainu, Fujitora, and Aokiji).

On Twitter, user Pewpiece shared the unofficial translation of Gege Akutami's comment for Chapter 246. The official translation will be available next week on Viz Mangaka Musings. Gege's comment is about the Admirals, the elite forces of the Navy in One Piece. Notably, Aokiji is a former admiral, and Akainu has been promoted to the fleet admiral.

In the upcoming chapter, Hiromi Higuruma becomes a central figure, with the addition of Choso and Ino joining the fight being teased in Chapter 245. In Chapter 246, Kusakabe steps in to protect Higuruma, while Choso and Ino also join the battle. Sukuna also acknowledges that everyone's skills, including Yuji's, have notably improved. However, he quickly dismisses them and turns his attention to Higuruma.

Click here to check out the release date and more spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 246.

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Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I am thrilled to learn about Gege Akutami's inspiration from One Piece in creating Jujutsu Kaisen. The influence of this legendary manga is evident in Jujutsu Kaisen's captivating storyline, well-developed characters, and epic battles. Akutami's ability to blend elements from One Piece with his unique storytelling style has resulted in a captivating series that has gained immense popularity among readers and anime enthusiasts like myself.

The upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 246 promises to be even more exciting, as Akutami reveals his admiration for the Admirals, the elite forces of the Navy in One Piece. The introduction of new characters and the escalating conflict between the sorcerers and the villains Kenjaku and Sukuna have me eagerly anticipating the release of this chapter. I can't wait to witness the thrilling moments and intense battles that await in Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 246.