Jujutsu Kaisen introduces epic Gojo VS Sukuna PV featuring stunning original art by Gege Akutami

Shueisha celebrated the release of Jujutsu Kaisen volume 25 on January 3, 2024 by unveiling a special Gojo Vs. Sukuna PV. The video featured animated manga panels from the Shinjuku Showdown arc, snippets from previous chapters, and a voiceover. With the Jujutsu Kaisen manga taking a break due to the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine break and the second season of the anime concluding on December 28, 2023, the release of the MV at this time was a smart move by Shueisha.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Gojo Vs. Sukuna MV commemorates volume 25 release

Shueisha's official Shonen Jump YouTube channel released the MMV "Strongest Vs. Strongest" at 11:53 pm on January 3, 2024. The video primarily focused on the end of the Culling Game arc and included sporadic scenes from later chapters, along with two additional panels of Gojo and Sukuna drawn by Mangaka Gege Akutami. The voiceover introduced the two fighters in a WWE or Boxing match style, offering funny commentary on both characters. The narrator described Sukuna as "enthusiastic about cutting things into pieces" and Gojo as "an Idiotic individualist," roughly translated from the original Japanese.

The video also included two memorable lines delivered by Sukuna and Gojo’s voice actors Junichi Suwabe and Yuichi Nakamura, respectively. Sukuna’s “Know your place, fool” (spoken to Mahito) and Gojo’s “I am the strongest” (spoken to Yuji), were both taken from the anime's first season.

Sukuna vs. Gojo in Shinjuku Showdown Arc (Image via Shueisha)

The 25th volume of Jujutsu Kaisen is set to be released on January 4, 2024, in both print and digital formats. With 208 pages, it will include the next 10 chapters from the manga, starting with Chapter 218: Bath, Part 3.

Chapter 219: Bath, Part 4

Chapter 220: Self-Purification, Self-Constraint

Chapter 221: Gain and Loss

Chapter 222: Foretokens

Chapter 223: Inhuman Makyo Shinjuku Showdown, Part 1

Chapter 224: Inhuman Makyo Shinjuku Showdown, Part 2

Chapter 225: Inhuman Makyo Shinjuku Showdown, Part 3

Chapter 226: Inhuman Makyo Shinjuku Showdown, Part 4

Chapter 227: Inhuman Makyo Shinjuku Showdown, Part 5

The Jujutsu Kaisen manga has 246 chapters, with chapter 247 scheduled for release at 12 am JST on January 6, 2024. The anime adaptation by Mappa has two seasons totaling 47 episodes, as well as a movie based on the prequel Jujutsu Kaisen 0.

A third season is currently in production, with a trailer released shortly after the season 2 finale. The upcoming season will adapt the Itadori Execution, Perfect Preparation, and Culling Game arcs.

The manga Jujutsu Kaisen started its serialization in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump on March 5, 2018. During the Jump Festa 2024 event on December 16, 2023, mangaka Gege Akutami announced that the manga is expected to conclude by December 2024.

Editor's P/S

As a hard fan of Jujutsu Kaisen, I am thrilled about the release of the epic Gojo VS Sukuna PV and the upcoming 25th volume of the manga. The PV offers a glimpse into the highly-anticipated showdown between these two iconic characters, featuring stunning original art by Gege Akutami. The voiceover and animated manga panels from the Shinjuku Showdown arc add to the excitement, making this a must-watch for any Jujutsu Kaisen fan.

The release of the PV and volume 25 is a strategic move by Shueisha, considering the current break in the manga serialization and the conclusion of the anime's second season. It keeps the fans engaged and eager for more Jujutsu Kaisen content. The inclusion of memorable lines from the anime's first season, delivered by the talented voice actors Junichi Suwabe and Yuichi Nakamura, adds a nostalgic touch to the PV. Overall, I am incredibly excited about the future of Jujutsu Kaisen and can't wait to experience the upcoming battles, character development, and surprises that Gege Akutami has in store for us.