Jujutsu Kaisen has just reached a historic milestone in January 2026, solidifying itself as one of the biggest phenomena in Japanese comics worldwide. The franchise, created by Gege Akutami, achieved the incredible mark of 150 million copies in circulation globally, including physical and digital versions. This news came directly from the series’ official social media account at the end of December, showing explosive growth of 50 million copies in less than three months since the end of the main serialization, which occurred in September 2024.
The phenomenon is even more impressive when we analyze the numbers. In September of last year, the publisher Shueisha had announced the 100 million copy mark, but without specifying if it was only in Japan or worldwide. Now, with official confirmation, it is clear that the success is truly global. This achievement places the work among the best-selling manga in history, a rare feat for a series that began in March 2018 in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine and has already concluded its main narrative.
The Legacy and Future of the Phenomenon
While the original manga has already concluded its journey, the Jujutsu Kaisen universe remains more alive than ever. The third season of the anime is scheduled to premiere on January 8, promising to take the animation to new heights after two seasons and two compilation films already released. Additionally, the film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, based on the prequel manga, had already won over audiences since its premiere in Japan in December 2021, helping to build this massive fan base.
The success doesn’t stop there. A spin-off manga titled Jujutsu Kaisen ≡ (read as “Modulo”) began its serialization in September and will have a short-term publication. Its first physical volume arrives in Japanese stores this January, showing that the public’s appetite for this supernatural universe remains strong. The series is available in Brazil through digital services like Shueisha’s MANGA Plus and in physical editions by Viz Media, ensuring Brazilian fans have access to this saga of curses and sorcery.
Therefore, the year 2026 begins with Jujutsu Kaisen at its peak of popularity. The 150 million copy mark is not just a number, but a testament to the cultural impact of the work, which managed to captivate a generation of readers and viewers in record time. With new anime on the horizon and derivative content expanding, the legacy of Yuji Itadori and his companions is far from over.
