Jujutsu Kaisen's 6th Anniversary: Exciting Popularity Poll and Fresh Cover Revealed

Jujutsu Kaisen, created by Gege Akutami, is gearing up to mark the manga's sixth anniversary with its fourth popularity poll. The upcoming popularity poll is scheduled to kick off in the next issue of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. This issue will not only showcase the manga series on its cover but also include a color page dedicated to it.

The manga series, Jujutsu Kaisen, made its debut in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine on March 5, 2018. Since its inception, the manga has conducted three popularity polls in the years 2019, 2022, and 2023, respectively. With this recent announcement, fans can anticipate the unveiling of the results of the latest popularity poll within this year.

Jujutsu Kaisen manga set to celebrate 6th anniversary in Weekly Shonen Jump #15

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On Thursday, February 29, 2024, leaks and spoilers unveiled that the Jujutsu Kaisen manga is gearing up to mark its sixth anniversary in the upcoming Weekly Shonen Jump magazine issue #15.

This milestone will be honored with the launch of the series' fourth popularity poll, scheduled to kick off in the same magazine issue next week. Fans can anticipate discovering more about the popularity poll once the magazine issue hits the shelves.

Yuta, Hakari, Maki, and Yuji as seen in a color page (Image via Shueisha)

Yuta, Hakari, Maki, and Yuji as seen in a color page (Image via Shueisha)

The protagonist Yuji Itadori won the manga's first popularity poll, while the deuteragonist Megumi Fushiguro won the second and third. The upcoming fourth popularity poll will reveal the next fan favorite.

In addition, Weekly Shonen Jump issue #15 will showcase a Jujutsu Kaisen color page and the manga will be featured on its cover.

Fans should note that Jujutsu Kaisen volume 26 is set to be released on April 4, 2024. Thus, fans can also expect to learn about the volume cover soon.

How fans reacted to the announcement

Fans reacting to the manga popularity poll leak (Image via Sportskeeda/X) - How fans reacted to the announcement

Fans reacting to the manga popularity poll leak (Image via Sportskeeda/X)

Fans were surprised to realize that six years had already passed since the manga began. Despite the series' popularity, time seemed to have slipped by unnoticed by fans.

On the other hand, some fans were particularly intrigued by the popularity poll. They were convinced that Gege Akutami, the creator of the manga, harbored animosity towards Satoru Gojo. As a result, they speculated that Akutami would become quite annoyed if Gojo were to rank highly in the popularity poll once again.

Other fans had an intriguing theory that Gege Akutami deliberately targeted the fans' favorite characters to make their lives difficult. This belief stemmed from previous instances where characters who won in popularity polls ended up facing challenges in the manga. As a result, these fans cautioned others to choose their votes wisely, as their beloved character could potentially meet a tragic fate at the hands of the manga creator.

Editor's P/S:

The upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen popularity poll is an exciting event that has garnered much anticipation among fans. The series has consistently captivated readers with its compelling characters and thrilling storyline, and this poll will provide an opportunity for the community to express their preferences. It will be fascinating to see which characters emerge as the most beloved and how their rankings may influence future developments in the manga.

However, some fans' concerns about the potential consequences of voting for their favorite characters add an element of intrigue to the poll. The speculation that Gege Akutami may intentionally challenge or even harm popular characters raises questions about the author's motivations and the potential impact of fan feedback on the narrative. While this theory adds an element of unpredictability, it also underscores the passionate connection between readers and the characters they invest in.