Key Highlights
- Celebrated animator Weilin Zhang embarks on his inaugural manga venture titled ‘I’ll of You’, slated for release in early 2025.
- The popular manga series Jujutsu Kaisen achieves a remarkable milestone of 100 million sales, significantly boosted by the success of its anime adaptation, which premiered its second season in 2023.
- Animation studio MAPPA announces exciting new projects for 2025, including the Zenshu anime and a Chainsaw Man movie.
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Weilin Zhang, a prominent name in the animation industry, has gained acclaim for his contributions to several beloved anime series. His portfolio includes work on Boruto: Naruto Next Generation, One Piece, Heavenly Delusion, Mob Psycho 100, and Jujutsu Kaisen. As interest in anime continues to surge, Zhang’s reputation has soared, leading to his exciting announcement regarding a new undertaking.
In a recent message shared on X (formerly Twitter), Zhang revealed his foray into manga with an indie project titled ‘I’ll of You.’ This highly anticipated manga is set to launch in February or March 2025, featuring a main character named Clair, hinting at a narrative filled with action and adventure.
The Rise of Jujutsu Kaisen’s Popularity
Since its debut, Jujutsu Kaisen has solidified its status as a leading anime series globally. Although the manga initially garnered attention, its popularity soared following the release of the anime adaptation. Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump beginning in 2018 and concluding in 2024, the manga has exceeded 100 million copies sold, establishing it among the best-selling manga of all time.
I’m making an indie manga, "I’ll of you!", in 2025. The ending of the story will be a superpower action animation indie film. This is the main character, Clair. Stay tuned and look forward to the release sometime February-March pic.twitter.com/NoCG2qv5aC — Weilin Zhang (@Xenophoss) December 29, 2024
Jujutsu Kaisen first premiered in 2020 and quickly became a fan favorite. The eagerly awaited second season launched in 2023, showcasing story arcs such as Hidden Inventory and Shibuya Incident, further fueling its massive following.
Exciting MAPPA Projects Set for 2025
Animation powerhouse MAPPA has exciting plans for 2025. Confirming the development of the third installment of Jujutsu Kaisen, the studio will adapt the Culling Game arc. During the Jump Festa 2025 event, it was announced that a compilation film encapsulating the Hidden Inventory arc is also in the pipeline, targeting a release in May 2025. Details regarding the Culling Game arc release are still pending, leaving fans eagerly awaiting more information.
In conjunction with these highly anticipated releases, MAPPA is also set to deliver Zenshu, an anime that explores the intricacies of anime production. This unique premise has the potential to attract a diverse audience and achieve significant success. Additionally, the studio is readying the release of Chainsaw Man: The Movie— Reze Arc in 2025, ensuring that key production staff will remain consistent to maintain quality.
Fans can currently catch Jujutsu Kaisen streaming on Crunchyroll, and with numerous developments on the horizon, the world of anime is definitely evolving.
Source: X (Formerly Twitter)
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