Few expected Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo , the surprise sequel to one of anime’s darkest and most popular shōnen series, to come from such a humble and human place. While Jujutsu Kaisen itself explored power, pain, and sacrifice through supernatural battles, its new chapter draws from a real-life story of compassion and endurance far removed from curses or sorcery.

Gege Akutami’s decision to continue the franchise was not driven by fan pressure or studio demands, but by a deeply personal spark. The author reportedly found inspiration after reading Providence Was With Us , the biography of Nakamura Tetsu, a Japanese doctor who spent 35 years bringing medical and humanitarian aid to Afghanistan and Pakistan, according to @Go_Jover on X.

A Doctor’s Humanity Sparked a New Kind of Story

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