The Definition of Fan Art Collapses!? "Jujutsu Kaisen ≡" Illustrator Yuji Iwasaki’s "Attempt at Mimicking a Scene" Is So Good It’s an "Official Crime"

Manga artist Yuji Iwasaki updated his X account. Following the milestone of 10 million views for the special PV celebrating the release of the third and final volume of the popular manga "Jujutsu Kaisen ≡ (Modulo)"—for which Gege Akutami provides the original concept and Iwasaki handles the art—he released a newly drawn illustration. Fans responded to the image, which Iwasaki himself posted as "fan art," with both praise for his exceptional skill and a flurry of humorous retorts, garnering significant attention.

Iwasaki commented, "Congratulations on surpassing 10 million views! This is some fan art I drew by mimicking my favorite scenes!" His humble (?) post, claiming to have "mimicked" the PV of a work he actually illustrates, received an immediate flood of reactions. For fans, seeing Iwasaki pick up his pen to personally capture the energy of the record-breaking PV, which has set a new gold standard at 10 million views, was the ultimate surprise.

The released image is a luxurious composition that feels like Iwasaki self-covering iconic cuts from the PV. In the center, Yuka Okkotsu is depicted in a prayer-like gesture enveloped in dazzling light, with the ring, which is key to the story, beautifully rendered in the foreground. Furthermore, Yuji Itadori is placed on the left, heightening the dramatic nature of the piece. The precise linework and lighting effects, unique to the official illustrator, result in a finish truly worthy of being called an "official crime."

While based on the world of "Jujutsu Kaisen" by original creator Gege Akutami, this work has captivated many readers through Iwasaki’s overwhelming artistic talent. In particular, the special PV produced for the release of the final third volume became a hot topic for its visual beauty and direction, recording an exceptional number of views. Iwasaki’s expressive power, which delves into the depths of the characters, is a major factor in the fanatical support for this series.

In response to this post, users have shared a mix of surprise and respect, with comments like, "What even is fan art anymore?", "Seriously cool. I want this as a poster," "I hope he keeps drawing more!", and "It looks just like the real thing... (It IS the real thing)."

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