What is Jujutsu No Kaisen? Exploring the Fanmade Alternate Ending Adaptation
Jujutsu No Kaisen has been causing quite a stir within the anime community as it presents a fanmade alternate ending for the Jujutsu Kaisen manga series. Launched this week, the first chapter of this project has already sparked strong reactions, many of which have been critical.
This fan project, according to its creators, aims to provide a more satisfying conclusion to Jujutsu Kaisen, offering an alternate take on the ending provided by the original author, Gege Akutami. It raises interesting questions about what aspects of the official ending left fans dissatisfied and how attempts to fix these perceived issues can lead to differing opinions.
Understanding Jujutsu No Kaisen and Its Role in the Manga’s Ending
As mentioned, Jujutsu No Kaisen is a fanmade manga that focuses on reworking the final arc of the Jujutsu Kaisen story. Many fans were upset with the way certain events were handled in the official manga, such as Satoru Gojo’s death, the perceived waste of character potential, and several unresolved plotlines. In response, a group of fans decided to create a new manga that would address these shortcomings.
Fanmade projects like this are not uncommon in the anime and manga world. Similar efforts have been seen with series like Attack on Titan and Konosuba, where fans have produced their own renditions of an ending or narrative changes.
The first chapter of Jujutsu No Kaisen picks up after the moment Satoru Gojo is defeated by Ryomen Sukuna, depicting a conversation between Gojo and Suguru Geto in the afterlife. The story also introduces a battle between Sukuna and Hajime Kashimo. However, despite these efforts, the reception to the first chapter has been largely negative.
Criticisms of the Project
Though only the first chapter of Jujutsu No Kaisen has been released, it has already attracted considerable criticism. While fan projects are a staple of the anime and manga communities, many Jujutsu Kaisen fans feel that this project does not improve upon the original ending.
Some key criticisms include the mischaracterization of characters like Suguru Geto and Satoru Gojo, the introduction of new abilities for Sukuna (which many fans felt were unnecessary after Akutami had already made him overpowered), and dialogue that lacked the depth and style of the original manga. Additionally, there have been allegations that the artwork was created using artificial intelligence, though this has not been confirmed.
Another point of contention was the timing of the project’s release. Given that Akutami has been open about the mental health struggles he faced while working on the manga, some fans found the fanmade ending to be potentially disrespectful, although fan projects are typically seen as a form of creative expression rather than an insult to the original author.
Final Thoughts
Jujutsu No Kaisen has become one of the most controversial topics in the Jujutsu Kaisen fandom in recent weeks, sparking strong divisions in opinion. While some fans appreciate the attempt to reimagine the story’s conclusion, others feel it fails to live up to expectations.
Ultimately, fan projects like this do not change the official ending of the series, and it remains a matter of personal perspective for fans.
