Summary
- Kagurabachi might be the successor to Jujutsu Kaisen due to similarities and popularity.
- Both series are set in modern-day Japan and feature sorcerers.
- Kagurabachi’s success hinges on the quality of a potential future anime adaptation.
Jujutsu Kaisen, a series by Gege Akutami, has won the hearts of many. A new series in Weekly Shonen Jump might appeal to fans of that series, and end up being its successor in the future.
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Jujutsu Kaisen’s Successor Manga Might Be Here
Kagurabachi Has Some Similarities
Jujutsu Kaisen was definitely one of the biggest series of the last few years. The anime adaptation has tremendously helped the manga, making it probably one of the most, if not the most, popular series as of recently. This can all be seen with the manga sales, which are some of the highest at the moment.
The manga of Jujutsu Kaisen has, however, ended not too long ago. The series specifically concluded in late 2024, and its last volume dropped on Christmas Eve. Now, all Jujutsu Kaisen fans have are the future anime seasons and movies, but no new content really.
Fans of Jujutsu Kaisen might want to delve into a similar manga, and many people think the successor of Jujutsu Kaisen will be a relatively new series known as Kagurabachi.
In all the heavens and the earth, I alone am the Honored One. — Gojo Satoru
When it comes to similarities, there are quite a few. Both stories are set in modern-day Japan and both feature sorcerers. In the Kagurabachi manga, even some of the paneling is quite reminiscent of Gege’s style in Jujutsu Kaisen.
Will Kagurabachi Be Able To Become As Popular As Jujutsu Kaisen?
Right now, Kagurabachi is one of the best-selling new manga in Weekly Shonen Jump, which is definitely a good sign for the series going forward. However, most series don’t truly shine until they get an anime adaptation. There have been rumors of Kagurabachi getting an anime, but nothing concrete for now.
It’s important to note that, for a series to truly be successful, not only do they need an anime adaptation, but a great one as well. Jujutsu Kaisen blew up largely due to its anime’s incredible quality. If Kagurabachi doesn’t get that, it’s unlikely it will ever be as popular as Jujutsu Kaisen.
Where To Read Jujutsu Kaisen and Kagurabachi
Available on Manga Plus
Jujutsu Kaisen is definitely a series that will be missed by fans and it is a story many consider to have ended too early. There were a lot of plot points that were never resolved or explained, and the series had a lot more potential that Gege did not get to explore. The full manga can, however, be accessed on Manga Plus.
Kagurabachi, in the meanwhile, is a currently ongoing series that doesn’t seem like it will be ending anytime soon. The series started back in 2023, so it’s not even 2 years old right now. Fans who want to get into it don’t have much to catch up to, and the manga can also be found on Manga Plus, where fans can also catch new Weekly Releases when they drop.