Gege Akutami Must Have Felt So Proud after Jujutsu Kaisen Overtook One Piece as World’s Most Popular Anime

With Sukuna’s reign of terror finally ending, Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen has taken the entire internet by storm. Sukuna Ryomen was the final villain in the series who massacred several innocent lives and special-grade sorcerers, including Gojo. Not to mention, Sukuna vs Gojo was one of the most anticipated fights, resulting in the victory of the King of Curses.

Since the start of Culling Games Arc, Gege Akutami showcased the King of Curses as an opponent of unmatched strength. After merging with Megumi Fushiguro, Sukuna easily overpowered the Six Eyes user, leaving many fans severely traumatized by Gojo’s death. From breathtaking animation quality to splendid narrative, Jujutsu Kaisen left a long-lasting impression on the audience.

After working on their manga for years, Gege Akutami’s JJK has earned a notable feat surpassing the greatest anime of all time, One Piece. Eiichiro Oda has been enthralling fans for over 25 years; however, JJK managed to dethrone One Piece and become the most popular anime worldwide.

Jujutsu Kaisen Overtakes One Piece as the Most Popular Anime

Eiichiro Oda‘s One Piece stands as one of the most recognized anime, earning the title of Big Three alongside Naruto or Bleach. Indeed, enthralling fans for decades without leaving a moment of boredom is a significant challenge for any mangaka.

While One Piece continues to set a notable example for many new-gen anime, Jujutsu Kaisen has surpassed Oda-sensei’s masterpiece in terms of popularity. In just under six years since its first chapter’s release, Gege Akutami‘s manga was crowned as the most popular anime in the Shonen industry.

Interestingly, Guinness World Records has officially announced Jujutsu Kaisen as the world’s most in-demand anime series. According to the reports, global demand for Gege Akutami’s work is rated 71.2 times greater than the average TV show.

Naturally, many anime fans were left stunned after Jujutsu Kaisen secured the Guinness World Record as the ‘world’s most popular animated show’. JJK has dethroned giants like Attack on Titan and One Piece with ease, surprising many fans in the process.

Jujutsu Kaisen named the world’s most popular anime ahead of One Piece by Guinness World Records
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While debates about whether JJK or One Piece is more popular can stir heated discussions in the community, one aspect of Eiichiro Oda’s OP caused it to fall behind JJK in popularity. Gege Akutami’s JJK will be concluded under 300 chapters, while the iconic One Piece treasure, introduced in Episode 1, remains a mystery even after 1000+ manga chapters.

One Piece‘s long list of episodes prevents many newcomers from diving into the series as it requires a lot of commitment. However, Jujutsu Kaisen managed to captivate many fans with its Season 1 release consisting of only 24 episodes.

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Surprisingly, Gege Akutami’s JJK debuted in the shonen anime scene around the same time Luffy and his crew reached Wano. Fast forward to 2024, JJK is finally coming close to its conclusion with only three chapters remaining; whereas, Oda-sensei’s masterpiece has yet to unveil several mysteries of the One Piece universe.

Gege Akutami’s Plans for the Jujutsu Kaisen Finale Leave Fans Puzzled

During the Heian Era, Sukuna was the most feared sorcerer, known for killing many for amusement and spreading terror for centuries. Fast forward to Chapter 268, Yuji triumphs over the King of Curses.

At last, our beloved protagonist saves his best friend, Megumi Fushiguro, whose survival once seemed more uncertain than Gojo coming back from the dead. However, Itadori only managed to kill the King of Curses, thanks to the surprising assistance of Nobara Kugisaki.

Surprisingly, all these major developments unfolded in a single chapter, Jujutsu Kaisen manga chapter 268, leaving fans a bit let down by the anticipated showdown’s outcome. A few weeks back, JJK fans feared a rushed ending; now they’re concerned about how Gege will navigate the remaining chapters after Sukuna’s conclusion.

Jujutsu Kaisen can be streamed on Crunchyroll, whereas the manga can be read on Viz Media.