Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 263 was recently leaked, along with the comments from the author Gege Akutami. In these comments, Akutami revealed that the chapter’s delayed release was due to his health issues.
While recovering, he spent his time watching compilations of Lionel Messi’s plays, surprising many fans who didn’t know he was a football fan. Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, sparked mixed reactions within the fandom, especially from fans of Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi’s biggest rival.
Akutami’s admission led to a split in the Jujutsu Kaisen fandom. Some fans prefer Messi, while others support Ronaldo, leading to entertaining reactions online.
The fandom’s light-hearted debates mirrored the intense rivalry between the two football stars, much like the rivalry between Satoru Gojo and Ryomen Sukuna in the series.
Fans took to social media to express their views. One fan commented, “Gege knows who the goat of football is,” while another humorously suggested,
“If you really want Gojo back you’re gonna need an autograph from Messi ASAP. The clock is ticking so get to it chop chop.” Some fans even drew parallels between Akutami’s favorite characters and football players, noting, “Geges favourites are always the second best, like Sukuna.”
The discussion also referenced a scene in the manga where Yuki Tsukumo uses Garuda as a football during her fight with Kenjaku.
Some fans speculated that this might be Akutami’s subtle nod to his love for football, although this idea seems far-fetched. One fan quipped, “Gege has an interesting way to spend his time when he is sick,” while another joked, “That explains why Gege rigs everything for Sukuna xD.”
Despite the debates, the overall sentiment was lighthearted and fun. Fans were happy to learn more about Akutami’s personal interests and were relieved that he seemed to be recovering from his health issues. They expressed hope that he would continue to work on future chapters of Jujutsu Kaisen without further problems.
The Messi vs. Ronaldo debate within the Jujutsu Kaisen fandom highlighted how sports and manga can intersect in unexpected ways, bringing together fans from different interests to enjoy playful banter.
As the series continues, fans will undoubtedly keep looking for more personal insights from Akutami, as well as eagerly anticipating the next developments in the story.
