Megumi: Akutami’s Most Significant Prank on the Jujutsu Kaisen Fandom

The conclusion of Jujutsu Kaisen has ignited considerable debate within the manga community, marking it as one of the most contentious endings in Shonen history. Accompanying this climax were numerous unanswered questions, such as the failed integration of humanity with cursed energy and the unexplored backstory of Sukuna, leaving a sense of dissatisfaction among many fans.

Apart from these unresolved mysteries, the series also faced several missteps, with Megumi’s survival post-Shibuya arc exemplifying one of the more glaring issues. Not only did Megumi’s contribution prior to the Culling Game arc feel minimal, but he was predominantly utilized merely as a narrative tool to facilitate Sukuna’s return, aimed at vanquishing Gojo Satoru.

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Jujutsu Kaisen: The Impact of Megumi’s Death During Shibuya

Megumi's risky bet on Mahoraga (Image via MAPPA) — Megumi’s risky bet on Mahoraga (Image via MAPPA)

In the Shibuya arc of Jujutsu Kaisen, Fushiguro Megumi endured severe injuries after his fight with the reincarnated Toji Fushiguro. These troubles compounded when he encountered Haruta Shigemo, who had recently escaped Kento Nanami’s clutches. Seizing the opportunity, Shigemo sought to finish Megumi off.

As a desperate measure, Megumi decided to summon Mahoraga, a cursed spirit notoriously difficult to control. Fortunately, Ryomen Sukuna intervened just in time, saving Megumi while simultaneously battling and defeating Mahoraga. Thankfully, Shoko and Masamichi arrived on the scene just in time to rescue him.

Megumi depicted in the anime (Image via MAPPA)

Later, during the Itadori Extermination arc, Megumi sought Itadori’s assistance to save his sister Tsumiki from the Culling Games. Although many fans may disagree, Megumi’s demise in the Shibuya arc might have significantly benefited the narrative in various ways.

Primarily, his involvement in the series following Shibuya seemed limited to rescuing his sister during the Culling Games. His contributions were quite minimal since, during their mission to recruit Hakari, Itadori effectively handled the bulk of the conflict against the former Jujutsu Tech students.

Sukuna shifting hosts (Image via Eiichiro Oda\Shueisha)

Furthermore, Megumi’s involvement in the Culling Game arc was also rather underwhelming, as he faced off against comparatively weak opponents like Reggie Star. Ultimately, Megumi’s survival merely allowed Ryomen Sukuna to find a new host, perfecting his incarnation within Megumi.

This led to the demise of many sorcerers during the Shinjuku Showdown arc, particularly notably Gojo Satoru. If Megumi had reconsidered his choices before entering the Culling Games, the outcomes might have been less catastrophic.

Concluding Thoughts

This article serves purely for entertainment purposes, delving into a scenario that strays from the main narrative of Jujutsu Kaisen. The notion of Megumi surviving could be interpreted as part of Sukuna’s tactical brilliance, as he maneuvered through the entire situation after his timely arrival.

However, had Megumi died in the Shibuya arc, Sukuna might have sought alternative methods to strengthen his reincarnated form. While such details may seem speculative, they remain a possibility worth considering.

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