Manga leaks have long been a contentious issue within various fandoms, with Jujutsu Kaisen being one of the most notable victims.
Fans of the series, especially overseas ones, not only indulged in leaks but even celebrated those who distributed them online.
This behavior became so prevalent that animators and other creators called out the rampant sharing and discussion of leaked content on social media platforms.
However, the recent rise of fandoms taking a stand against leaks, particularly with Kagurabachihas caught the attention of the manga community.
Gachiakuta manga author, Kei Urana, acknowledged this growing movement to counter leaks, praising fans for their proactive approach.
“Glad to see someone is standing up to end the leaks!ﾉｼ I want you to see our originals, not bootlegs, leaks, but to pick them up and read them! txk,” she wrote on her Twitter account.
While Urana didn’t specifically mention any particular fandom, her comments come in the wake of a coordinated effort by Kagurabachi fans to discourage leakers from spreading spoilers and unofficial translations of the manga on social media.
The incident involved a leaker who claimed they would move on to Kagurabachi leaks once Jujutsu Kaisen concluded. The worst part about it was how they made it sound like they were doing the fandom a huge help/favor.
Kagurabachi fans quickly mobilized, calling on the leaker to refrain from such activities and reporting the account to official publishers, including VIZ Media.
The backlash was so intense that the leaker eventually backed down.
Urana has seen her own work too protected from spoilers and leaks. Despite Gachiakuta’s growing popularity, it hasn’t faced the same level of leak culture that other manga, such as Jujutsu Kaisenhave struggled with.
While there were early fan translation projects for Gachiakutathese gradually lost traction once Kodansha began simulreleasing the chapters in English through the K-Manga app.
Leaks in the manga industry are often driven by two primary factors: the absence of official translations and the fans’ eagerness to access the latest chapters before their official release.
In the case of Jujutsu Kaisenwhich was plagued by the latter, leaks were so widespread that even readers in Japan and staff members of the series expressed frustration over spoilers flooding social media platforms.
With the growing pushback against leaks in various fandoms, there is hope that more communities will follow suit, promoting official releases and discouraging the sharing of unauthorized content.
As for Gachiakutathe series has continued to gain momentum since its debut.
Set in a dystopian world, the story follows the story of Rudo, a young delinquent cast into a trash-filled abyss after being falsely accused of a crime. With unique visuals and compelling storytelling, the manga has attracted a dedicated fanbase.
Gachiakuta will be getting an anime adaptation in 2025 by Studio Bones.
Source: Urana’s official X account
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