Jujutsu Kaisen Might Have Set Up a King of Curses vs. Queen of Curses All-Out Battle

Despite only having seven pages of story, chapter 262 of Jujutsu Kaisen has sparked numerous fan theories due to the final page depicting Rika crying while holding Yuta’s lifeless body. While some fans have interpreted Rika’s tears as a sign of Yuta’s death in battle, it is more likely that she is feeling powerless and unable to help him. However, a recent fan theory suggests that this could potentially change in the upcoming chapters.

Based on author Gege Akutami’s approach to the final battle against Ryomen Sukuna, it is likely that upcoming chapters of Jujutsu Kaisen will feature Rika taking on the King of Curses once more. This theory suggests that she may even face him alone after Yuta’s demise, ultimately leading to the highly anticipated “King of Curses vs. Queen of Curses”showdown in the manga.

Please be aware that this article includes spoilers for the series.

Explaining How Rika Could Fight Sukuna in the Coming Jujutsu Kaisen Chapters

Rika and Yuta in the movie (Image via MAPPA).

In Chapter 262 of the manga, readers witnessed Yuta, who was currently inhabiting Satoru Gojo’s body, being brutally attacked by Ryomen Sukuna. The final page depicted a tearful Rika holding onto the motionless form of her beloved. This has sparked numerous speculations that Yuta may meet his demise, given the formidable opponent he is up against and the circumstances that led to him possessing Gojo’s body. On the other hand, this turn of events could also serve as an opportunity for Rika to confront Sukuna once more.

According to the theory, Rika is believed to transform into a fully autonomous Curse driven by grief and anger over Yuta’s death. This could result in a significant increase in her power, and possibly even lead to her developing a distinct sense of self beyond human emotions. However, the interpretation of this aspect may vary.

Despite the fact that this version of Rika is merely a shell of her true self and was turned into a Curse by Yuta after her death as a young girl in a car accident, this theory remains its biggest flaw. Yuta is the reason for her continued existence, but it also means that when he dies in battle, she will also perish.

Possible Events in Future Chapters

Sukuna continues undefeated thus far in the manga (Image via MAPPA).

It is highly probable that the upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen chapters will center around the Sukuna and Yuta battle, where Yuta may demonstrate additional abilities to level the playing field. It is also highly likely that Yuji Itadori and Aoi Todo will intervene after the Domain clash, potentially trapping Sukuna unless Yuta is defeated beforehand.

Currently, there is also a subplot involving the ongoing battle between Uraume and Hakari. However, it has been a common joke among fans that Gege Akutami has lost track of this fight. Furthermore, it is highly probable that other characters will join the clash against Sukuna, as this has been a recurring trend in the series ever since Satoru Gojo’s demise.

Concluding Remarks

Despite the strong possibility of Rika’s involvement in the Jujutsu Kaisen battle against Sukuna, this theory may not come to fruition. Nevertheless, the final page of chapter 262 hints at an involvement of both Rika and Yuta in the story.