Anime has consistently become more mainstream over the last decade or so, and Attack on Titan had a significant role to play in that. Attack on Titan is one of the most popular modern shonen hits, and it is one series that propelled anime to a new level. Fans know Attack on Titan to be a masterpiece, written by Hajime Isayama. Attack on Titan follows the story of Eren Yeager, who lives in a world where human-eating titans exist. Eren's mother was consumed right in front of him by the titans who once managed to break the giant walls that keep the humans safe. He then vowed revenge, and that is how the story begins.
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As the plot continues to unfold, many twists and turns take place, intriguing the fans even more than before. While Attack on Titan is a phenomenal masterpiece, that doesn't mean it cannot be surpassed. Recently, a new shonen series went on to surpass Attack on Titan, and it did so in quite some brilliant fashion. This new shonen series is none other than Gege Akutami's masterpiece, Jujutsu Kaisen. While most fans probably wouldn't consider Jujutsu Kaisen to be on the same level as Attack on Titan, it has still beaten it fair and square in terms of sales.
Attack on Titan Is A Shonen Masterpiece
- Written By Hajime Isayama
- Considered To Be A Masterpiece Both As A Manga And Anime
The premise for Attack on Titan is absolutely brilliant, and the execution of the story is brilliant still. There is absolutely no denying the fact that Attack on Titan is one of the greatest pieces of stories ever written in the medium of manga and of course, anime. Over a decade ago, anime series were often seen as rather immature. While fans all over the world watch various television shows and read a lot of interesting stories, anime and manga were often neglected, especially in the West, and much of it was down to the fact that these stories weren't considered mature enough to give fans a deeper meaning.
However, the newer series went on to change this misconception. Attack on Titan had a big role to play in this regard, given its mature themes and a very dark execution of the story. Attack on Titan went on to build a defining legacy for itself. What's even crazier is that it managed to do all that while being a shonen series aimed at young boys. Attack on Titan's plot, characters, and of course, the lore that Isayama introduced in the story were all absolutely brilliant, and fans absolutely cannot complain.
To this day, it is considered to be one of the greatest pieces of stories ever written, and that extends beyond just anime and manga. In fact, many consider Attack on Titan to be the best story, and to be fair, it certainly does hold up to that standard. Even years after its conclusion, Attack on Titan remains to be a series that many consider to be popular. It redefined an age of anime, and it will continue to play a significant role in that regard.
However, Attack on Titan isn't unbeatable. While story-wise, Attack on Titan is hard to compete with, except for some series like One Piece, it can always be beaten in terms of popularity. New series, some of which are much simpler than Attack on Titan, can still be more popular than it is among the fans, and Jujutsu Kaisen is certainly one such story. Although very different from Attack on Titan, JJK has given fans some incredibly exciting battles. JJK has officially surpassed Attack on Titan in terms of sales.
Attack on Titan Has Been Surpassed By Jujutsu Kaisen In Sales
Jujutsu Kaisen Has Officially Surpassed 150 Million Copies Sold According To The Latest Reports
Recently, it was officially confirmed that Jujutsu Kaisen has over 150 million copies in circulation. This number is now officially higher than Attack on Titan. Despite Attack on Titan being an absolutely brilliant series, popular all over the world, it has not managed to crack 150 million sales just yet. Meanwhile, Jujutsu Kaisen has managed to surpass 150 million with just 30 volumes, which is certainly very impressive.
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On top of that, it must be remembered that JJK is still ongoing as a season. It will get its third season in early January, and then fans might even get a new movie, which will most certainly propel its popularity even further. JJK might even go on to crack 200 million sales, and that goes to show both its popularity and influence among modern anime fans.
Jujutsu Kaisen Will Only Keep On Growing Bigger
As mentioned earlier, JJK has many future projects that are coming. The biggest of them all is most likely going to be the Gojo vs Sukuna movie that is being talked about heavily among the fans. If this movie does actually end up happening, fans will most certainly see JJK reach a height never seen before. It could go on to rival Demon Slayer's popularity in terms of movies, and the sales will absolutely demolish any of the close competitors.
Attack On Titan's Legacy Is Still Bigger Than Jujutsu Kaisen
While it goes without saying that Jujutsu Kaisen is bigger in terms of sales right now, and possibly even in terms of popularity among fans worldwide, the legacy that Attack on Titan has left behind is still far greater. Attack on Titan defined an era and was primarily responsible for making anime as popular as it is today. In fact, in many ways, it can even be said that Attack on Titan set the foundations for Jujutsu Kaisen to flourish as much as it has.
It must also be remembered that Attack on Titan and Jujutsu Kaisen offer two very distinct things. Attack on Titan is heavy on the lore end, and the thrill. Meanwhile, Jujutsu Kaisen is very different as it focuses on high-level combat. Fans almost always love battles in anime and manga, and that gives Jujutsu Kaisen a big edge.
Even when performing curse gestures, his hands remain unfettered, and even when chanting his curse, his heart and lungs remain unburdened. Sukuna's extra arms and hands provide an immense advantage over other sorcerers. His physical form may be greatly deformed, but that doesn't impede him in any way. — Narrator on Ryomen Sukuna
Jujutsu Kaisen might go on to surpass Attack on Titan in terms of sales and even popularity overall, but one absolutely cannot deny the fact that Attack on Titan is a far better written story and more consistent as well. Its impact on anime as a whole is far bigger than JJK, and that will continue to be the case for years to come.
Fans can only hope that Attack on Titan gets some more exciting projects in the future, because that would give it a chance to extend its legacy even further and show the world why it is as massive as it is. In the meantime, Jujutsu Kaisen can continue to grow in its own way and excite fans by doing what it does best.