“I wonder if she also watches JJK”: Gege Akutami Publicly Praising One Marvel Bombshell in Old Interview Goes Viral as Fans Wonder if She’s an Anime Fan

Jujutsu Kaisen fans abuzz as mangaka Gege Akutami's old praise for the Marvel star goes viral, sparking speculation about possible crossover.

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SUMMARY

  • Jujutsu Kaisen mangaka Gege Akutami's praise for Marvel actress Jennifer Lawrence in an old interview has gone viral.
  • The resurfacing of Akutami's interview has coincided with the highly anticipated release of Jujutsu Kaisen's second season, further fueling the excitement.
  • The Jujutsu Kaisen anime production team has maintained clear communication with the manga creators, to honors the original work.
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Gege Akutami’s mystifying nature in the anime and manga industry has been a constant debate among fans. In a sudden turnover, they have found themselves mixed up in the world of popular trends. Akutami was noticed describing their deep appreciation for a Hollywood star, involved with the Marvel universe.

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Jennifer Lawrence in X-Men: Apocalypse
Jennifer Lawrence in X-Men: Apocalypse | Credit: Marvel Entertainment

Akutami’s random disclosure that resurfaced from an old interview has sparked different notions and curiosity among the anime community. The series community has already thought about the outcome of this disclosure. Fans questioned, could it be possible that the Oscar-winning star also has quietly indulged in Jujutsu Kaisen’s world?

Gege Akutami’s Surprising Shout-out to Marvel Actress Jennifer Lawrence

Gege Akutami's Gojo Satoru's domain expansion
Gojo Satoru’s domain expansion | Credit: MAPPA Studio

An old interview featuring Gege Akutami stunned everyone with their revelation. In the discussion, Akutami was asked about their creative influences and inspirations. They replied by highlighting Jennifer Lawrence‘s performance in the movie Don’t Look Up 2021. They also shared how the work of Yoshihiro Togashi’s Hunter x Hunter has inspired them to illustrate manga.

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Akutami’s statements have sent the fanbase into turmoil, with many fans guessing that the mangaka might be a secret admirer of the Marvel actress. While others wonder if Lawrence herself might be a fan of Jujutsu Kaisen. Their praise for Lawrence’s acting might propose a deeper appreciation for her work. Their fans’ remarks are everywhere on social media, imagining if she is an anime fan or did she ever watched the series.

Jujutsu Kaisen‘s fans eagerly wait for any probable confirmation or refusal of a shared interest in each other’s individual arts. Such speculation remains purely theoretical, but its sheer possibility has fired the fanbase.

Gege Akutami Hinting on Jujutsu Kaisen’s Future

Geto summoning Cursed Spirits
Geto summoning Cursed Spirits | Credit: MAPPA Studio

In the same interview, Akutami also hinted at how anticipated Jujutsu Kaisen‘s second season was. The creative team behind the anime adaptation shared interesting news about the season. The panelist also hinted at a mass of cursed spirits that Geto had to compete with.

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Mappa Ceo Otsuka promised that while the opening was peacefully quiet, it would be followed by “comical and action-packed scenes as well.” Ikeda, a close collaborator of Akutami, publicized that the manga and anime production team kept a clear line of contact to honor the original work.

The unpredictable connection between Gege Akutami and Jennifer Lawrence has delighted the imagination of fans. One thing is certain from this, the fans are more imbued than ever in Jujutsu Kaisen and the creative intellects behind it.

Jujutsu Kaisen Second Season is currently available to watch on Crunchyroll.

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Written by Akihito Chakma

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Holding a Master's degree in English, Akihito is a dedicated Content Writer at FandomWire. He has a keen focus on the ongoing anime series, classic series and new releases. With his passion for anime and writing skills, Akihito keeps fans informed and entertained through his work.