WELCOME TO THE VOID

This post contains spoilers for Alien Headbutt Chapters 1-5, currently available for U.S. readers from VIZ Media Mid-February brought a lovely Valentine into my VIZ app. With the end of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo approaching, I was already looking for something new to read. Like a shot from Cupid’s bow, Inui Akira’s Alien Headbutt showed up in my recommendations, and I instantly fell in love. The words Aliens + Professional Wrestler grabbed my attention immediately. Yeah, I know, I said I was sick of aliens, but this is different. First and foremost, I grew up watching WWF (yeah, before it was E,) and later, WCW. While other kids my age were idolizing football and basketball players, I was sitting ringside from my living room cheering on entities like Bret the Hitman Hart and The Ultimate Warrior. Yes, I am “that” old. Long story short, I wanted to see a pro wrestler headbutt the snot out of aliens. I just didn’t know that was what I wanted. Now, Alien Headbutt is the ultimate answer to a prayer I didn’t know I was even uttering. I wrote about it over on CBR back in February, but with Modulo now complete, I’m going to start reviewing it here regularly.

This post contains spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 25, currently available for U.S. readers from VIZ Media I feel like I’m super far behind on my Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo review. It’s the final chapter, and even though it just dropped yesterday, it feels like it’s been a week. Leaks from last week spoiled all kinds of things. (Un)Fortunately, I had the flu again. So, I missed the majority of the spoilers while snuggling my Gojo Meow plushy and napping through Tokyo Revengers for like three days straight. I will be honest. The one spoiler that did reach me had me a little scared. I was worried I wouldn’t get even half as much closure as I wanted. I will say on this before starting: I egotistically feel like Akutami Sensei heard some of my prayers and then answered them. So… Sensei, hontōni arigatōgozaimashita. Now, let’s take a look at the 25th and final chapter of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo.

The following contains spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Episode 9, which is currently streaming on Crunchyroll. I can’t believe we’re so close to the end of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Cour 1 already. I got hit with a totally different (and more brutal) strain of flu last Tuesday. Now, I am incredibly far behind right now. I’m probably going to keep this one short, saving the rest of my energy to talk about the final chapter of JJK Modulo. Then again, do I even know the meaning of the word short? Probably not. With only three episodes left, we still don’t have a clear answer on when we can expect Cour 2 episodes to begin airing.  Some speculate the Summer 2026 Anime Season, while others think it may not come until Fall 2026. Either way, it will feel like an eternity. JJK Episode 56, “Tokyo Colony No.1 Part 3,” was one epic high. An in-depth look at Higuruma Hiromi’s Domain Expansion and Cursed Technique quickly confirms his status as a jujutsu phenom. With Yuji Itadori about to face the music, what punishment will Judgeman decree if he’s found guilty? The kind of punishment that calls for an epic showdown that gives us a clear look at just how much Yuji’s grown since Shibuya.

First and foremost, I am not going to harp on about the elephant in the room that has lots of people up in arms. It’s been consistently addressed, and I went into Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties with the same love I’ve had for the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series despite it. Kiryu Kazuma is my hero, The fact that one of the villainous voice actors is being labeled a real life villain for his actions feels apropos. Kiryu can be mean to him, and then the Snake Flower Triad can torture him. Now, let’s all forget Hamazaki exists and talk about a glorious reimagining of an already stellar game. RGG Studios’ re-imagining of the early Yakuza installments has been an absolute joy for me. Not only have they been given updated graphics so they fall more in line with the forward momentum of Like a Dragon, but it goes well beyond the graphics. There are new side quests, fun new characters, new mini-games, and a whole new fighting style that falls seamlessly in line with Kiryu’s badassery. So, let’s take a look at my love letter to Majima Goro… I mean… Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties. Buckle up, friends. This is gonna be a long one.

This post contains spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 24, currently available for U.S. readers from VIZ Media I sat with Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 23 all week, thinking. Surely, there will be explanations and clearer answers to come. We will see consequences, at the very least. And we do, sort of. Chapter 24, “A Ray of Hope or…” offers a little more insight into the aftermath of Marulu’s actions. It’s not full resolution, yet, but I have hope it will be. I’m still not entirely satisfied with the way things are shaping up. At times, it feels like there was hype and then not enough backup in place to carry it through in a satisfying fashion. There are a lot of instances that still feel heavily unresolved or unexplored. And don’t even get me started on Fushiguro’s obvious absence. I’m wondering if there might some resolution on that before all is said and done. Still, 24 chapters in, and not even a peep from or about Megumi is highly sus.