“Our Sukuna Kaisen Experience”— Fans Renamed Jujutsu Kaisen After the Finale

After six years and 271 chapters, Jujutsu Kaisen has concluded its legendary saga. The series captivated audiences with its diverse cast of characters, thrilling action sequences, and intricate techniques, all woven together with a masterfully crafted narrative that showcased Gege Akutami’s brilliant creativity.

Among the multitude of characters, a few truly captivated the audience, particularly the antagonist Ryomen Sukuna. From his introduction, the Demon King quickly became a fan favorite, with admiration growing as he executed astonishing feats during the series’ climactic final arc, the Shinjuku Showdown Arc.

This adoration reached new heights, prompting fans to affectionately rename the series to “Sukuna Kaisen” after the release of chapter 271.

Release of Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 271 Inspires Fans to Rename It to “Sukuna Kaisen”

Fans noted that Jujutsu Kaisen seemed to shift its focus away from Yuji Itadori and Gojo Satoru, centering more prominently on Sukuna. The narrative’s roots trace back to chapter 1, where Yuji ingests Sukuna’s finger, allowing the King of Curses to inhabit his body. This pivotal moment set the stage for the unfolding events leading to the stunning climax in the Shinjuku Showdown Arc.

In his earlier days, Sukuna lived without constraints, indifferent to the world around him. However, upon his return to the present, he encounters a myriad of new ideals and formidable sorcerers, leading to an unexpected evolution of his being. Sharing a body with Yuji and ultimately confronting him brought forth a new perspective for Sukuna.

Though it can be said that Sukuna struggled to adapt to contemporary times, remnants of his past self remained evident, evident in his irritation towards Yuji and other sorcerers’ motivations.

Moreover, Sukuna had the company of Uraume by his side. Despite his claims of lack of attachment, his dependence on Uraume was clear, and he expressed joy in their presence during the Shibuya incident. To honor Sukuna’s transformative journey, many fans opted to call the series “Sukuna Kaisen.”

“Sukuna Kaisen”Sparks Enthusiastic Responses from Fans

Ryomen Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen (Image via MAPPA)

Devoted fans of the Demon King, as well as the broader Jujutsu Kaisen fandom, took to social media to express their thoughts on “Sukuna Kaisen.” The renaming sparked widespread discussion about the original narrative and Sukuna’s pivotal role within it.

Many argued that the core of Jujutsu Kaisen lies in the themes of energy and emotions, positing that negative energies give birth to curses. This viewpoint illustrated that a soul must evolve and continue its journey—an embodiment of life itself; individuals live by their choices and experiences, enriching their souls.

“Also, in the end, JJK was about energies and emotions. I think it makes sense that your soul must somehow move on and grow; that’s what it’s about—you live the life you choose and according to your experiences, your soul gains experience,”a user commented.

Conversely, some fans expressed that the series underscored humanity and its inflicted pain, with Sukuna embodying the extremes of turmoil, having chosen to relinquish care in pursuit of power. In contrast, Yuji, buoyed by his innate nature and the support of comrades, emerged distinctly different from Sukuna.

“It has always been about humanity and the pain they inflict on themselves or others. Sukuna felt too much pain and decided he would not care anymore at all, while Yuji, because of his more solid base, could withstand it with the help of his friends,”a fan wrote.

While some expressed discontent with the manga’s conclusion, desiring further resolution to pending plot points, they found closure in Sukuna and Uraume’s story. Their journey encapsulated loyalty to their ideals until the very end.

“Honestly, I have a lot of gripes with how this manga ended, but Sukuna’s and Uraume’s closing isn’t one of them. In fact, I actually really liked this part of the ending,”a netizen opined.

Additional discussions surrounding the finale highlighted that Gojo’s arc had reached its logical end long ago, particularly with the airport scene encapsulating his journey alongside comrades.

“Honestly, I don’t understand why people are wailing about the ending. Gojo’s been dead for 20+ chapters, and he already got his closure with the airport scene. I think this panel and your interpretation are beautiful. It shows us that ultimately, Sukuna was more human than a curse,”an X user wrote.

Many also resonated with the “Sukuna Kaisen“interpretation, affirming that Sukuna’s character development underscored his humanity, transcending the curse he embodied.

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