Key Points
- Jujutsu Kaisen: Modulo confirmed as a short-term serialized sequel to the original manga.
- Written by Gege Akutami and illustrated by Yuji Iwasaki, published in Weekly Shonen Jump.
- Serialization began on September 8, 2025, following its announcement a week earlier.
- Story set in 2086, 68 years after the Culling Game, introducing new sorcerers and alien threats.
- Planned to run for six months, spanning approximately three volumes.
Franchise Returns With Futuristic Spin-Off
Nearly a year after the conclusion of Jujutsu Kaisen, the franchise has officially returned with a new sequel spin-off titled Jujutsu Kaisen: Modulo. The manga, written by series creator Gege Akutami and illustrated by Yuji Iwasaki, debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump on September 8, 2025.
The announcement was first made in issue 40 of Weekly Shonen Jump on September 1, 2025, confirming a six-month serialization. The following week, issue 41 unveiled Modulo as the cover story, launching its first chapter.
Creative Development
Akutami had previously rejected proposals for spin-offs written by other authors, insisting on maintaining creative control. Discussions within Shonen Jump led to the concept of Modulo, which explores new timelines and expands on unexplored elements of the original series.
The result is a compact but ambitious continuation, designed to run for half a year and collected into roughly three volumes.
Plot Overview
Set in the year 2086, Jujutsu Kaisen: Modulo takes place 68 years after the Culling Game arc. The story introduces an alien race known as the Simurians, who arrive on Earth in a spaceship.
At the center of the conflict are two sorcerers — Yuka and Tsurugi Okkotsu — who must confront the Simurians as humanity faces a new existential threat. The manga blends the established jujutsu sorcery world with futuristic science fiction, creating a fresh narrative direction for the franchise.
Why It Matters
The announcement of Modulo marks a significant moment for fans, offering closure and expansion beyond the original storyline. By combining sorcery with alien encounters, Akutami introduces bold new themes while staying true to the series’ dark, action-driven roots.
What Happens Next?
Jujutsu Kaisen: Modulo will continue serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump through early 2026. Fans can expect the story to unfold across three collected volumes, with speculation already building about whether the spin-off could pave the way for future adaptations in anime or film.
