Jujutsu Kaisen began as a manga by Gege Akutami in 2018 and became a hit anime series produced by MAPPA from 2020, following sorcerers battling cursed spirits. Short dramatic lines from the show are frequently clipped for edits, and this return announcement spread through anime TikToks, reels and soundboards as a shorthand for any major comeback. Its popularity reflects how central shocking reappearances are to the series, where sealed, injured or presumed lost fighters can change a battle in seconds.