Fans of the popular manga series Jujutsu Kaisen have something special to anticipate as volumes 29 and 30 are set for simultaneous release on December 25, 2024. This marks not only the release of two new installments but also the conclusion of the beloved series created by Gege Akutami.
Scheduled to hit shelves just before the holiday, both volumes bring excitement within the manga community. Volume 30 is particularly notable for including 16 pages of new content, featuring epilogues for key characters such as Yuko Ozawa, Panda, Nobara Kugisaki, and Uraume. This added content promises to provide closure for readers as the series wraps up its six-and-a-half-year run.
To celebrate this much-anticipated release, special advertisements will be prominently displayed across national newspapers on December 24, 2024. Fans will be treated to exclusive illustrations by Akutami, each showcasing vibrant images of the beloved characters from the series. Satoru Gojo appears in Yomiuri Shimbun, Kento Nanami graces 朝日新聞 (The ASAHI Shimbun), and Mahito features prominently on the pages of 毎日新聞 (Mainichi Shimbun). These illustrations highlight the unique flair of Akutami's artistry and the characters' popularity.
Further promotion includes the distribution of limited-edition illustration cards at select bookstores, featuring the same artwork used for the newspaper advertisements. These cards are expected to draw even wider interest, as fans look to collect them alongside the newly released volumes.
Since its debut on March 5, 2018, inside Weekly Shonen Jump, Jujutsu Kaisen rapidly grew beyond the pages of manga to become a pillar of the Japanese entertainment scene. The series has now surpassed 100 million copies sold, inclusive of digital formats, evidencing its widespread appeal. Its impactful storytelling blends horror, action, and emotional depth, captivating audiences both domestically and internationally.
The anime adaptation has also significantly contributed to the series' success. The first season aired from October 2020 to March 2021, followed by the highly-acclaimed feature film, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which premiered in December 2021 and garnered impressive global box office earnings of ¥26.5 billion (about $245 million). Recently, the exciting second season aired from July to December 2023, receiving praise for its high quality animation and storytelling depth.
Even with the series concluding, the future looks bright. A new arc titled Shibuya Incident is currently under production, promising to keep fans excited about Jujutsu Kaisen and its legacy. Notably, the exhibition dedicated to the series, held at Hikarie Shibuya, will move to Osaka next April, extending the reach of this engaging narrative.
Readers eager for their fix of thrilling combat and emotional storytelling can mark their calendars for December 25—an exciting day for all fans as they can finally get their hands on the sequential culmination of Jujutsu Kaisen. With exclusive content, stunning artwork, and significant moments captured across two volumes, this release is destined to become memorable within the manga community.
The final advertising pieces will continue to excite readers leading up to the drop, marking the end of one era and the hope for another. The rush to collect both volumes and engage with the additional content creates buzz, demonstrating the lasting impact of Gege Akutami’s work. Don’t miss out on this pivotal chapter as Jujutsu Kaisen reveals the ultimate fate of its beloved characters.
