Theories Suggest Ryomen Sukuna May Return In Gege Akutami's New Manga MOJURŌ

Gege Akutami’s announcement of a brand-new manga with artist Yuji Iwasaki sent a buzz through the fandom, with theories, hopes, and worries all rising at once. The short-term series, reportedly called MOJURŌ, will run in Weekly Shonen Jump, and a new visual has already sparked intense discussion across social platforms.

Fans note that while reactions are mixed, excitement is still high. Especially with Akutami focusing on story and Iwasaki handling art, expectations are high. A teaser image added fuel to the fire. The design language in the visual has a certain edge that fans associate with Akutami’s work. The resemblance that many noticed immediately sparked theories about Sukuna and reincarnation.

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Fans Think The Visual Hints At Sukuna

After studying the new visual closely, many fans say the main character’s body language, facial features, and aura look a lot like Ryomen Sukuna from Jujutsu Kaisen. The visual shows angular features, confident posture, and a certain kingly presence. This reminded viewers of Sukuna’s human-era depictions, leading to instant side-by-side comparisons.

Threads and posts argue that the silhouette and expression feel too intentional to be a coincidence, even if MOJURŌ is a separate story. Some fans also point to ideas in JJK’s lore about souls, afterlives, and cycles. They say that if souls can exist beyond the physical world and return later (as said in JJK), a reincarnation angle wouldn’t be a surprise.

That theory supports the claim that MOJURŌ’s protagonist could be a spiritual echo or rebirth of Ryomen Sukuna in a new setting. None of this is confirmed, of course — but the theory is gaining popularity because the visual leaves a clever link.

What We Know And What To Expect

Here’s the confirmed part: Gege Akutami is writing, Yuji Iwasaki (Cypher Academy) is drawing, the series is short-term, and it’s scheduled for Weekly Shonen Jump with a lead-color rollout. That setup hints at a tight, high-impact story with a clear beginning and end.

As for Sukuna’s return, there’s no official confirmation. Theories are fun and keep the community engaged, but MOJURŌ should be judged on its own merits when it lands. Either way, the conversation shows how much trust and attention Akutami still has. All eyes are on Issue #41 to see what this new manga truly holds.

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