Gege Akutami
WriterBorn February 26, 1992, Gege Akutami is the Japanese manga creator behind Jujutsu Kaisen, the dark fantasy series that became the basis for the MAPPA anime adaptation.
Jujutsu Kaisen Role
Akutami wrote and illustrated the original Jujutsu Kaisen manga, which began serialization in Weekly Shōnen Jump in March 2018 and concluded in September 2024. The story supplied the source material for the anime produced by MAPPA, on which Akutami is credited as the original creator. An earlier one-shot Akutami published in 2017 later formed the basis for the prequel film Jujutsu Kaisen 0.
Career and Notable Roles
Akutami has kept a notably low public profile through the manga's rise, rarely giving interviews or sharing personal details beyond the confirmed birth date of February 26, 1992. Jujutsu Kaisen went on to become one of the best-selling manga series of its era and grew into a wider multimedia franchise spanning games and stage productions, making Akutami one of the most prominent manga creators to emerge in the late 2010s and 2020s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gege Akutami's face revealed?
Gege Akutami has kept a notably low public profile throughout Jujutsu Kaisen's rise to prominence, rarely giving interviews. Akutami's face and most personal details have not been publicly shared.
Who is Gege Akutami?
Gege Akutami is the Japanese manga creator behind Jujutsu Kaisen, born February 26, 1992. Akutami wrote and illustrated the original manga, which supplied the source material for the anime produced by MAPPA.
When did the Jujutsu Kaisen manga run?
The Jujutsu Kaisen manga, written and illustrated by Gege Akutami, began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in March 2018 and concluded in September 2024. It went on to become one of the best selling manga series of its era.
Did Gege Akutami create Jujutsu Kaisen 0?
An earlier one shot that Gege Akutami published in 2017 later formed the basis for the prequel film Jujutsu Kaisen 0. It expanded on the world Akutami had already begun building before the full manga series launched.
How big has the Jujutsu Kaisen franchise become?
Since its manga debut, Jujutsu Kaisen has grown into a wider multimedia franchise spanning games and stage productions. The success has made Gege Akutami one of the most prominent manga creators to emerge in the late 2010s and 2020s.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Jujutsu Kaisen anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to MAPPA and Toho.
- Game pages: official box art for Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Gege Akutami.
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