Gege Akutami’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Twist

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In an unexpected twist, it’s been announced that Gege Akutami, the creator of the widely acclaimed manga series “Jujutsu Kaisen,” is planning a fresh take on a character from “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” with a distinctive artwork. Additionally, several other prominent and well-liked manga artists are set to collaborate with Gege, and their joint works will be unveiled shortly.

According to the trustworthy source, X (previously known as Twitter), it has been verified that Gege Akutami will contribute tribute art for the spin-off manga, “Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan.” This artwork is set to be featured in the 2025 summer issue of JOJO magazine. This unanticipated collaboration between a mangaka and character promises an intriguing outcome. With Gege now liberated from the demanding weekly schedule at Shonen Jump, there’s little question that his illustration will be impressive. Note: “Jujutsu Kaisen” Season 3 and its Culling Game could bring significant changes to the series.

Gege Akutami Is a Major JoJo’s Fan

Other artists, such as Chica Umino (known for “March Comes in Like a Lion” and “Honey and Clover”), Bkub Okawa (“Pop Team Epic”), Shiwasu Hoshikawa (“Bungo Stray Dogs: STORM BRINGER”), Aki Mochida (“A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love”) and Yajima (“The Old Man Who Was Reincarnated as a Cat”), will be paying tribute. In the past, Rohan was drawn by renowned mangakas like Gosho Aoyama (“Detective Conan”) and Takeshi Obata (“Death Note”).

Gege, the creator behind Jujutsu Kaisen, draws inspiration primarily from Bleach, Hunter x Hunter, and Naruto. However, he’s also a devoted fan of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, a sentiment shared by many manga creators. In an interview, he admitted that while designing Kirara’s ability (a character slated for Jujutsu Kaisen season 3), he aimed to make it as intricate as those in Stone Ocean and beyond, hinting at the complexity fans can expect. There are subtle references to the series throughout, with even more nods when considering the anime adaptations. As a lifelong fan of the iconic shonen battle series that have shaped numerous stories, Gege’s interpretation of Rohan promises an experience that long-time JoJo fans won’t want to miss.

Who Is Kishibe Rohan?

For those who aren’t familiar, this character played the role of an antagonist in “JoJo’s Part 4: Diamond Is Unbreakable”. In the series “Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan” and its spin-offs, he is a skilled manga artist with a unique Stand ability that can transform people into books for creative inspiration. In these stories, he travels globally in pursuit of new ideas, coming across various supernatural occurrences along the way.

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2025-04-25 23:39