Debuting in March 2018, Jujutsu Kaisen tells the story of a student whose life is changed when he joins his high school’s Occult Club and is possessed by a cursed spirit.
According to a statement from Jump’s editorial department, even though Akutami wanted to continue working, it was decided that he needed a break to recharge.
In a separate statement, Akutami wrote, “The period should be around a month.” He added that Jump’s editorial department had been asking him to take a break, but he had previously dismissed this because he personally didn’t see the appeal of a Jujutsu Kaisen with slow pacing as he wants to draw the conclusion as quickly as he can.
“Even if I say I’m feeling unwell, this isn’t a serious illness,” he added.