Is Jujutsu Kaisen Really Canon to Marvel Universe Now? Here’s What We Know

Fans are understandably freaking out after a new Marvel issue seemingly canonized the world of Jujutsu Kaisen within the broader Marvel multiverse. The moment comes in Storm: Earth’s Mightiest Mutant #4, released on May 6, 2026, and features a clear reference to the universe of one of the most prominent manga series in recent years.

While fans are already speculating whether this is merely a one-off Easter egg or a tease for a larger crossover down the line, the reference nonetheless places Jujutsu Kaisen within Marvel’s broader multiverse. And honestly, that isn’t too surprising considering Marvel’s long history with manga and anime-inspired collaborations.

Marvel’s Jujutsu Kaisen Crossover Explained

The new issue from writer Murewa Ayodele follows Storm traveling across different multiversal clusters in an effort to secure her future after receiving visions connected to her future daughter, Furaha.

During Storm’s battle with an alternate version of her mother, she is hurled through several universes as her mother attempts to shield her from the dangers of her own reality, eventually sending her spiraling into a dimension referred to as the Multiverse Cluster of Magic and Death.

This universe in particular briefly shows Storm flying over events resembling the Shibuya Incident from Jujutsu Kaisen, with Ryomen Sukuna seemingly engaged in battle against Jogo. In one of the panels, Sukuna’s silhouette is clearly visible against a tall building. Besides Sukuna, Shibuya is seen engulfed in fire, akin to the iconic moments from Gege Akutami’s series.

Undoubtedly, the panel highlights the famous moment from Jujutsu Kaisen‘s Shibuya Incident Arc. While the moment is pretty brief, and does technically canonize the hit manga in the broader Marvel multiverse, don’t expect Sukuna or Yuji to team up with the Avengers anytime soon.

The scene in question feels far more like a fun Easter egg and a tribute to the manga’s global popularity than a genuine tease for a full-fledged crossover event, at least for now. What’s more, aside from referencing JJK, Storm: Earth’s Mightiest Mutant #4 also features a panel, where Storm seemingly goes through Gachiakuta‘s Ground.

Marvel Is No Stranger to Manga Crossovers

Marvel has been no stranger to acknowledging the global phenomenon surrounding manga, particularly in the 2000s with Marvel Mangaverse. This reimagined prominent heroes like Spider-Man, the X-Men, and the Avengers through manga-style storytelling featuring heavy mecha and shonen-inspired influences.

Another major crossover saw Deadpool teaming up with My Hero Academia‘s All Might in a special crossover chapter in Deadpool: Samurai. The Avengers also found themselves crossing paths with Attack on Titans in a promotional collaboration ahead of Captain America: The Winter Soldier‘s Japan release, which saw the Earth’s mightiest heroes taking on the Titans.

Moreover, Silent Mobius creator Kia Asamiya is currently in the midst of a new Marvel/manga crossover, Silent Mobius x Avengers, which is slated to arrive this year (via Anime News Network). And given the stature of Jujutsu Kaisen, a full-fledged crossover is definitely possible down the line.

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