The Lobotomy Phenomenon: Jujutsu Kaisen Fandom Adopts a New Identity Amidst the Manga's Extended Hiatus

"Lobotomy Kaisen" memes take over Jujutsu Kaisen fans

As u/Ebenezerosas16 explained on Reddit, "Lobotomy Kaisen" refers to the state of Jujutsu Kaisen fans when the weekly manga serialization is on break. This causes the subreddit's usually lively users to become even more wild in the absence of new content. Past examples of the "Lobotomy Kaisen" memes include the “nah I’d win” trend and the “stand proud, you’re strong” trend.

"Lobotomy Kaisen" is essentially the Jujutsu Kaisen version of Chainsaw Man's "biweekly devil." The term "Lobotomy" is used because the actual medical procedure aimed at severing nerve fibers. As a result, fans jokingly suggested that the manga's fans were going crazy. Some fans even argue that "Lobotomy Kaisen" isn't just a phase anymore but that the fans have become perpetually lobotomized.

Fans are creating a new meme where they make exaggerated edits glorifying a character or person. The meme usually ends with the character activating their Domain Expansion, often in a comical way. One example is Mickey Mouse activating his Domain Expansion "Malevolent Steamboat," standing out among his Disney peers.

A new "Lobotomy Kaisen" meme showed a humorous portrayal of a McDonald's worker requesting a pay raise from the manager. The manager's disgusted reaction led to him activating his Domain Expansion "Infinite Burgers," a comical twist on Satoru Gojo's Unlimited Void.

A new "Lobotomy Kaisen" meme emerged, featuring a Jujutsu Kaisen enthusiast attempting to explain a perplexing math problem in a convoluted manner. Like its counterparts, this meme was designed to bewilder viewers with its nonsensical depiction of the scenario.

A hilarious "Lobotomy Kaisen" meme showed a showdown between bacteria and soap. At first, it seemed like the bacteria would triumph since the soap only killed 99.9% of them. But then the twist came as the narrator revealed that the person using the soap actually used it twice to completely eliminate all bacteria.

Fans of Jujutsu Kaisen reacted hilariously to "Lobotomy Kaisen" memes (Image via Our Website/X)

The meme frenzy didn't stop there, with Jujutsu Kaisen enthusiasts flooding various social media platforms with their own outrageous meme creations. The silver lining is that these memes provided much-needed amusement during a lengthy manga hiatus. As the meme continues to evolve, it's impossible to predict how much more it will change by the time the next hiatus rolls around.

Editor's P/S

As a hard fan of Jujutsu Kaisen, I'm both amused and impressed by the creativity of the fandom during the manga's hiatus. The "Lobotomy Kaisen" memes are a testament to the fans' dedication and their ability to find humor even in the absence of new content. The exaggerated edits and comical twists on characters and scenarios are truly hilarious, and I find myself constantly checking social media for the latest "Lobotomy Kaisen" memes.

While the memes provide a much-needed source of entertainment during the hiatus, I can't help but feel a sense of longing for the return of the manga. The "Lobotomy Kaisen" memes are a fun way to pass the time, but they can't replace the excitement and anticipation of reading new chapters. I eagerly await the day when the manga resumes serialization and we can once again immerse ourselves in the world of Jujutsu Kaisen.