Warning: Contains spoilers for chapter #271 of Jujutsu Kaisen.
Jujutsu KaisenThe happy ending is controversial and divisive among most fans, who are uncertain about considering whether it was rushed or suited to the story, and this was mostly due to the pacing in the last chapters, not returning beloved characters like Gojo Satoru, and The final anticlimactic fight between Yuji and the King of Curses. however, Jujutsu Kaisens chapter #271 shows Sukuna’s conclusion as a villain, Shining a light on his psychology and thoughts after his defeat, proving that he had the most character development in the series and was more than just the King of Curses.
Sukuna was not only the strongest character in Jujutsu KaisenBut also one of the most powerful villains in SHÅnen manga in general, but instead of just being an evil villain, the series brilliantly portrays him at the crossroads between humans and a curse by first introducing him as someone completely evil but later giving small hints of A possible layer of humanity in him. This way, in Jujutsu KaisenIt’s the endSukuna was the cruel king of curses who views humans as insects to reevaluate his ideals and path in life.
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Sukuna goes from being the king of curses to accepting his humanity
Sukuna changes thanks to Yuji’s influence
Unlike characters like Mahito whose actions are derived from hatred for humans, Sukuna stayed consistent in his ideals to live as befits his natureWalked in the path of the strongest, as proved during his battle with Yorozu in chapter #217, where he was ready to accept his defeat if it ever happened, since to him defeat was no different from death.
If I lose, then that would mean I’m dead, and it doesn’t matter what you do with a dead person. Sukuna
Additionally, Sukuna has some actions not befitting of a curse but of a fighter, such as being surprised by the abilities and preparation of his opponents, not finishing the weak characters immediately but giving them a chance to fight, and recognizing and respecting them even for Very small fits. Also, because of this, Sukuna did not accept Yuuji’s offer to live with him in chapter #268, saying that he was a “curse”. However, in JJKs final chapter, it was confirmed that Yuji managed to spark a change in the King of Curses.
Sukuna’s soul is wandering to enter the cycle of reincarnation, in a different place than Jogo, Hanami, and Dagon, with even opposite colors. Sukuna finally accepts his humanity; This is shown by him facing Mahito directly, who was stated by Jogo in chapter #116 to be “a mirror of death to humans” and turning his back on him by choosing a different path. Sukona had two paths and chose to go north so that he would be a different person, going beyond death, which meant that he died not as a curse but as a man.
Death is something people fear and despise. however, People Stay over him too. Game
Sukuna and Yuji’s dynamic has the most development in the series
Sukuna was a better character than Megumi and Nobara
Sukuna and Yuji’s dynamic went from pure mutual hatred and ideological opposition to recognizing each other despite their differences. Tsukuna looked down at Yuuji and believed that he didn’t know what jujutsu magic was about. That’s why he always referred to him as a brat, ever since Sukuna didn’t respect Yuji enough to refer to him by nameAs for Gojo and Higuruma. However, Tsukona not only complied and cooperated with Yuji in his field, listening to what he wanted to say when he didn’t have to, but he also called Yuji by his full name in chapter #268, recognizing him.
Likewise, Yuji didn’t give a second thought to Tsukune’s reasoning at first, but later he tried to understand him and make him reconsider his way of life. finally, Yuji’s will was strong enough to overcome Sukuna’s behavior. Along the way, Sukuna evolves thanks to Yuji, from someone who told Jogo that he should have burned everything without worrying about his future or identity to someone who reconsidered his own faults and decided to be different next time, and from someone who didn’t Knowing what tears were to be considered from Uram while they cried.
Although his past is not fully revealed, what could be developed into Jujutsu Kaisens prequel set in the Heian era, Sukuna influenced Yuji the most And his personality and motivation are well constructed, unlike other characters like Megumi and Nobara, who didn’t grow as much during the story. Although Fushiguro was broken after losing his sister and later decided to live again for someone else, JJK’s final chapters did not address his thoughts or evolution after the fight, and Nobara was missing for most of the series and remained the same at the end.
Jujutsu Kaisen‘s ending doesn’t redeem Sukuna but give more depth to his character
Sukuna remains as one of the best modern day villains
Admitting his way of thinking is flawed doesn’t mean Sukuna stops being evil. The ending gave him more depth, showing that he was a villain to the end and died proudly with no regrets for the path he took; He is just ready to be someone else in his next life. Since Tsukune lives by the idea of āābeing the strongest and loves to fight to the death, he probably won’t change that part about himself, but maybe with a good influence he can try to find beauty in human life just like Yuji did thanks . His grandparents and his friends.
Moreover, recently, at the end of some manga, their main villains had humiliating ends, where they even begged before they were defeated, but Sukuna accepted his loss with dignity and only acknowledged the potential of life as a person. Because of this, and since Sukuna was fundamental in the events that took place in Jujutsu Kaisen from the beginningHe has a satisfying conclusion, and the biggest impact worldwide of the new generation of anime and manga, he will go down in history as one of the best villains in modern day.
Finally, while Yuji evolved greatly during the story and after Shinjuku he is trying to change the mindset of the sorcerers, Tsukuna is the character that better encapsulates the theme in Jujutsu Kaisen Of the dichotomy between humanity and curses. Since Sukuna proved, despite all, that he is not an unchanging curse, he has arguably the most character development in Jujutsu Kaisen.