Eiichiro Oda Became a Real-Life Hero for ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Author at Their Lowest

Gege Akutami Reveals Health 'Broke Down' Near Jujutsu Kaisen's End, Thanks Oda for Aid - Animehunch

Gege Akutami, the author of Jujutsu Kaisen manga, revealed in a new message that his health had “broke down” during the final stages of the series’ serialization. He also stated that Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, provided him with crucial help by introducing him to a hospital. Akutami had been hospitalized in June 2024 and underwent surgery for an appendectomy. That procedure was cited as the reason for a three-week hiatus after the su…

Eiichiro Oda Became a Real-Life Hero for ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Author at Their Lowest

It is a little-known fact that Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, saved Gege Akutami, the author of Jujutsu Kaisen, and became their real-life hero. While Oda’s fame is associated with One Piece, he actually helped Akutami during a health crisis. Gege Akutami’s health was affected due to overworking and trying to meet the Shonen Jump deadlines. Akutami refused to stop working, and that was when Oda stepped in, convinced Akutami to take it s…