Genichi Sojo, the main antagonist in Kagurabachi, bore a striking resemblance to Jujutsu Kaisen’s Mahito. From his destructive beliefs to his instinctual nature, every trait of Sojo evoked thoughts of the cursed spirit created by humanity’s animosity and malevolence.
Despite being well-written characters, Gege Akutami, the creator of Jujutsu Kaisen, may have overlooked an opportunity to fully develop Mahito’s character.
Although the cursed spirit had passed away, Genichi Sojo’s influence continued to be felt in the story. It could be argued that Akutami did not effectively portray Mahito as a recurring source of despair for Yuji after his death, a task that Takeru Hokazono accomplished skillfully with Sojo in Kagurabachi.
The Influence of Genichi Sojo’s Death in Kagurabachi: A Comparison to Mahito’s Presence in Jujutsu Kaisen
In Kagurabachi, Genichi Sojo was known as a dangerous individual. He was portrayed as the primary antagonist in the series and his main goal was to create chaos and destruction. Sojo’s weapon of choice was the Enchanted Blade, Kuregumo (Cloud Gouger), which had been crafted by the late master blacksmith, Kunishige Rokuhira.
Despite Kunishige’s absence, Sojo remained determined to unravel the purpose of the Enchanted Blades. He believed they were created solely to cause chaos among humanity, in stark contrast to Chihiro Rokuhira’s belief in using them for justice. Sojo’s unwavering dedication to his twisted ideology stood in direct opposition to Chihiro’s righteous beliefs.
During the confrontation in Kagurabachi, it became clear that a battle was the only way to determine whose vision would ultimately triumph. In the midst of the fight, Sojo came to the realization that even with the blessing of Kuregumo, he would never be able to surpass Kunishige Rokuhira and achieve his dream of crafting an Enchanted Blade.
After being defeated by Chihiro, Genichi Sojo desperately sought to gain more power. He seized the main ingredient, Datenseki, for creating an Enchanted Blade in order to harness its energy. However, he was unable to withstand the immense power and ultimately met his demise.
Despite Sojo’s passing, the lasting psychological impact he had on Chihiro’s mind remained unmatched. Chihiro Rokuhira continued to hold onto the belief that there was an Enchanted Blade meant to safeguard others throughout his lifetime.
Nonetheless, after Sojo demonstrated the destructive capabilities of the blades, Chihiro’s perspective shifted. He came to understand that his previous beliefs about them may have been misguided. In fact, he began to believe that the world would be better off without these weapons.
Undoubtedly, Sojo’s vision and beliefs in Kagurabachi made a deep impact on Chihiro’s thoughts. Over time, even after his passing, Sojo continued to be a lingering presence in Chihiro’s mind. As a source of trauma, the former Kuregumo user held a significant psychological presence in the story.
It is undeniable that Takeru Hokazono took advantage of Genichi Sojo’s distinct persona to enhance Chihiro’s development. In chapter 26 of Kagurabachi, Chihiro disclosed that he acquired the ability to activate an Enchanted Blade from a distance after being inspired by Sojo’s accounts of his fight against the Kamunabi sorcerers.
It is noteworthy that Sojo’s death occurred in chapter 18 of the series. However, even eight chapters later in the second arc, Chihiro is still remembering and acknowledging Sojo’s accomplishments, highlighting the significant impact Sojo had on the story.
Despite his death, Sojo continued to have a significant impact on Chihiro as a character. In chapter 27, Chihiro Rokuhira is seen wielding Kuregumo, the same blade that Sojo had once held as the first antagonist and that ultimately led to destruction.
Sadly, in Jujutsu Kaisen, Gege Akutami was unable to fully utilize Mahito’s potential in his role. Despite serving as the ultimate adversary to the protagonist, Yuji Itadori, the cursed spirit’s significance was diminished after his death in the Shibuya arc.
Before his passing, Mahito served as the ultimate source of trauma for Yuji. He deliberately killed Junpei, Kento Nanami, and Nobara Kugisaki in front of Yuji Itadori’s very eyes, in an attempt to push him into a state of utter despair.
Additionally, Mahito, a cursed spirit born from the collective hatred and malice of humanity, held an opposing belief to Yuji. While the main character of Jujutsu Kaisen aimed to protect and rescue others, Mahito desired to spread chaos and destruction.
Fans of Kagurabachi could draw parallels between the dynamics of Mahito and Yuji and the relationship between Genichi Sojo and Chihiro. While Sojo did not physically harm any of Chihiro’s teammates, his role in the narrative still caused psychological trauma for Chihiro.
Despite Mahito’s efforts to mentally destroy Yuji Itadori and push him to his limits, he was unable to achieve the same level of power and influence as Sojo. However, after Mahito’s death, his presence in the narrative disappeared.
The narrative turned its attention to additional primary adversaries, specifically Kenjaku and Sukuna, eliminating any space for the cursed spirit to remain a haunting presence in Yuji’s mind.
The main character in Jujutsu Kaisen was also caught up in the Culling Game, preventing him from reflecting on and coming to terms with his fight against his ultimate foe.
Despite the potential for Yuji to overcome his trauma and embrace his life as a Jujutsu sorcerer, it cannot be denied that the Cursed Spirit could have been utilized more effectively in the story. It is astonishing how quickly he was forgotten after the Shibuya arc.
Despite being an indirect presence in Kagurabachi, Genichi Sojo is consistently woven into the narrative. It is worth mentioning that both Sojo and Mahito played pivotal roles in their respective series, particularly in their roles as foils to the main characters.
Despite Sojo’s clear impact on the narrative after his death, Jujutsu Kaisen fans were disappointed that Gege Akutami did not give Mahito the same treatment following the Shibuya arc.
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