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Gege Akutami

Gege Akutami is a Japanese manga artist best known as the creator of *Jujutsu Kaisen*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Gege Akutami is a Japanese manga artist best known as the creator of *Jujutsu Kaisen*. Publicly available sources identify Gege Akutami as a pen name, and many personal details about the artist remain undisclosed. Akutami was born on February 26, 1992, and is associated with the manga industry in Japan. *Jujutsu Kaisen* has a substantial international readership, including in Canada through manga, anime, and related licensing and publishing markets.

Early life and background

Available sources state that Gege Akutami was born in Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on February 26, 1992. Publicly confirmed biographical information is limited, and the name is widely described as a pseudonym.

Career

Akutami debuted in 2014 with one-shot manga before later creating the series that became *Jujutsu Kaisen*. The work was serialized in *Weekly Shōnen Jump* from 2018 to 2024.

Jujutsu Kaisen

*Jujutsu Kaisen* is Akutami's best-known work and the main basis of their public recognition. The series also has a prequel work, *Jujutsu Kaisen 0*.

Public image

Sources consistently describe Akutami as a comparatively private figure in manga, with limited personal details available publicly. This has contributed to interest in the artist's identity and background.

Key facts

  • Akutami is best known for creating *Jujutsu Kaisen*.
  • The name Gege Akutami is a pen name; the artist's real identity is not publicly confirmed.
  • Akutami was born on February 26, 1992, in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
  • The artist debuted in manga in 2014.
  • *Jujutsu Kaisen* began serialization in *Weekly Shōnen Jump* in 2018 and concluded in 2024.
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Canadian context

*Jujutsu Kaisen* has a substantial international readership, including in Canada through manga, anime, and related licensing and publishing markets.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Gege Akutami?
Gege Akutami is a Japanese manga artist best known as the creator of *Jujutsu Kaisen*.
Is Gege Akutami the artist's real name?
Sources describe Gege Akutami as a pen name, and the artist's real identity is not publicly confirmed in the provided sources.
When was Gege Akutami born?
Akutami was born on February 26, 1992.
Where was Gege Akutami born?
Sources identify Iwate Prefecture, Japan, as Akutami's birthplace.
What is Gege Akutami best known for?
Akutami is best known for creating the manga series *Jujutsu Kaisen*.
When did Gege Akutami debut as a manga artist?
Available sources state that Akutami debuted in 2014.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gege_Akutami
    Supports: Birth date, Japanese manga artist, and best known for *Jujutsu Kaisen*.
  2. Wikipedia (Polish) — https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gege_Akutami
    Supports: Birthplace in Iwate Prefecture and statement that Gege Akutami is a pen name.
  3. ABEMA Times — https://times.abema.tv/en/articles/-/10176991
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, debut in 2014, *Jujutsu Kaisen* serialization period, and general career details.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12013605/
    Supports: Works associated with Gege Akutami, including *Jujutsu Kaisen* titles.