Ryomen Sukuna is considered an unrivaled force in the Jujutsu Kaisen universe, especially after the catastrophic events of Shinjuku Showdown.
His dominance is not only a testament to his strength but also seems to reflect creator Gege Akutami's fondness for the character.
Sukuna's relentless victories, annihilating anyone who dared to confront him, have sparked theories among fans about Akutami's interests potentially pouring into the story.
Sukuna's test of invincibility
Satoru Gojo's death marked the beginning of Sukuna's tyranny. Since then, the battlefield has become a graveyard or recovery room for some of the series' most formidable witches.
Sukuna's list of victims is extensive, including names such as Gojo himself, along with Hajime Kashimo, Hiromi Higuruma, Yuji Itadori, Yuta Okkotsu, Choso, Maki Zen'in and Atsuya Kusakabe. Despite his temporary defeat after facing Gojo, Sukuna continued to outperform all opponents.
The story, which failed after Gojo, painted a grim picture for the future of Jujutsu sorcerers, emphasizing the absence of any credible threat to Sukuna's reign.
Recent manga chapters have brought glimmers of hope, showcasing the heroic efforts of Yuji, Yuta, and Maki. However, their newfound strategies and powers barely scratch Sukuna's armor, leaving them battered and sidelined.
This resilient portrait of Sukuna alludes to Akutami's reluctance to dethrone the Cursed King.
The perception of Sukuna as Akutami's favorite creation is fueled by his invincibility, which now poses a dilemma in the story: how can Sukuna be defeated? reliable?
Current plot developments further complicate the script. With Yuta, Maki and the others seriously injured and Hakari preoccupied, the list of potential challengers dwindles. Even the introduction of Yuta's mentor, Miguel, did little to dampen fans' expectations of a victory over Sukuna.
this is how gege cycles through the characters to fight sukuna rn pic.twitter.com/yXRSzAmowY
– Global ???? (@kghnfart) March 23, 2024
The conundrum of writing about Sukuna's failure
Akutami's obvious preference for Sukuna pushes the plot into a corner. There's an impending challenge in crafting a defeat for Sukuna that feels plausible and reasonable, given the current power dynamics.
The worry is that any future loss of Sukuna looks forced or unconvincing, given the lack of a legitimate candidate for his throne.
It goes without saying that Yuji will be the one to defeat Sukuna one way or another. He is the MC pic.twitter.com/tyfDg1Lgxh
– KaiyoBreeze ☀️ (Yuta Glazer ????) (@KaiyoBreeze) March 19, 2024
Despite the daunting task ahead, fans still have a sense of anticipation about how Akutami will navigate this narrative maze.
Hopefully there is a fair resolution to the story and its characters, giving a fitting conclusion to the story of the Jujutsu Kaisen manga. The journey ahead promises to be exciting as readers wait to see how Akutami will solve the seemingly insurmountable challenge that Sukuna poses to the world of Jujutsu.
