Fans Suggest Potential Follow-Up for Jujutsu Kaisen After Manga Conclusion

Jujutsu Kaisen is reaching its conclusion, and fans are already speculating about what direction the manga should take next.

After six years of being serialized, the Jujutsu Kaisen manga will conclude on September 30, 2024. The final chapter, Chapter 271, will bring an end to the intense battle between Sukuna and the jujutsu sorcerers.

Despite there being only five chapters remaining until the conclusion, it is to be expected that certain plotlines will not be fully addressed. As a result, fans are suggesting that these unexplored storylines should be adapted into multiple follow-up series within the franchise.

Among the various ideas being discussed, there are plans for a next-generation series and a slice-of-life manga called Juju Stroll. Nevertheless, the most highly anticipated story by fans is a prequel set in the Heian era that centers around Sukuna.

During the Heian era, the King of Curses reached the height of his power and influence. Additionally, jujutsu sorcery was also flourishing during this time. As a result, the prequel is sure to be filled with thrilling battles.

Sukuna and Uraume in Jujutsu Kaisen — Shueisha

It is believed by readers that gaining insight into Sukuna’s past would be intriguing. In Jujutsu Kaisen’s Shinjuku Showdown, we catch a glimpse of his previous life during his battle with Yuji. A flashback reveals Sukuna disclosing to Uraume how he was born to a woman who was suffering from starvation.

Despite the little information we have about Sukuna’s past, it is known that he consumed his twin in their mother’s womb to prevent starvation. His deceased sibling would eventually be reborn as Jin Itadori, the father of Yuji.

Therefore, a prequel set in the Heian era exploring his formative years would certainly be captivating. Additionally, we will have the opportunity to witness the presence of numerous influential sorcerers from the three prominent houses.

“GEGE! If you bless us with a Heian throwback featuring Sukuna tending to hydrangeas while reciting poems to crayfish, I will forever be in your debt!”commented a Reddit user in response to a post about pitching ideas for the ending of Jujutsu Kaisen.

“Gege! If you make a prequel set in the Heian Era, my soul belongs to you,”exclaimed one person. Another person wrote, “Everything else may seem cheesy and foolish, but a prequel set in the Heian Era would be worth it.”

Another individual also expressed their thoughts, stating: “In addition to a potential sequel, there is a wealth of untapped potential in the world and its history that could be further delved into. A prequel has the potential to be truly amazing.”

Despite the potential for a Heian era prequel, it is still quite a ways off. In the meantime, fans can anticipate the ending of Jujutsu Kaisen and the upcoming release of Chapter 267 on August 25, 2024.

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