Takeru Hokazono, the creator of Kagurabachi, has given fans a neat little Shonen Jump crossover moment: a fresh sketch of Jujutsu Kaisen villain Sukuna.
The artwork appeared through Hokazono’s Instagram Story, which is notable because the account itself has been pretty quiet. According to the source, Hokazono opened the account shortly before the Kagurabachi anime adaptation was officially announced earlier this year, but he has not used it much since.
So yes, this is not a huge trailer drop or production update. But for manga fans who follow creator culture, it is still a fun signal. Hokazono has already built a reputation as someone who openly shows love for his influences and interests, and this Sukuna tribute makes that Shonen Jump connection feel even clearer.
Why Sukuna Still Hits Hard
Sukuna remains one of Jujutsu Kaisen’s defining characters even after Gege Akutami’s manga ended its run in Weekly Shonen Jump. The source frames him as one of the magazine’s most memorable villains, and honestly, that is not hard to understand.
He is not just “strong bad guy” energy. Sukuna became the kind of antagonist who dominates the room even before he moves. For many fans, especially those who caught Jujutsu Kaisen through the anime first, he is a big part of why the series became such a modern shonen monster.
The timing also makes sense because the Jujutsu Kaisen anime is heading toward more Sukuna-heavy material. Season 4 is currently in the works and is set to continue into the second half of the Culling Game arc. The source notes that Sukuna becomes increasingly important across the final arcs, eventually standing as the opponent Yuji and the others must overcome before the story wraps.
Kagurabachi Is Preparing for Its Own Anime Push
On the Kagurabachi side, the series is also moving into a bigger phase. The manga is currently working through Part 2, including a flashback focused on the mysterious Seitei War.
More importantly for anime-only fans, the official Kagurabachi anime is scheduled to debut in April 2027 as part of the Spring 2027 anime season. A specific release date has not been announced yet.
Crunchyroll has confirmed it will stream the new episodes alongside their Japanese debut, though the source notes it is not yet clear whether the series will be exclusive to that platform. So for now, the clean takeaway is: the anime is coming, the window is April 2027, and more cast and staff news should arrive as the premiere gets closer.
The confirmed staff and cast so far include Tetsuya Takeuchi directing for Cypic, with Keigo Sasaki handling character designs. Voice cast announcements currently include Taihi Kimura as Chihiro Rokuhira, Tomokazu Seki as Kunishige Rokuhira, and Katsuyuki Konishi as Togo Shiba.
Why Malaysia and SEA Fans Should Care
Analysis: For Malaysia and SEA anime fans, this matters less as “one creator posted one sketch” and more as a sign of where current shonen attention is gathering. Jujutsu Kaisen is already a major modern anime reference point, while Kagurabachi is being positioned as one of the next big Shonen Jump titles to watch.
If you are the kind of fan who tracks what could become the next group-chat obsession, this is one to keep on radar. The Sukuna tribute is a small moment, but it sits right at the intersection of old hype and next-wave hype — and that is usually where shonen fandom gets loud.