Ryomen Sukuna stands as the unparalleled force in the Jujutsu Kaisen universe, particularly after the cataclysmic events of the Shinjuku Showdown.
His dominance isn’t just a testament to his strength but seemingly also a reflection of creator Gege Akutami’s fondness for the character.
Sukuna’s relentless victories, decimating anyone who dares confront him, have sparked theories among fans about Akutami’s preferences potentially cornering the narrative.
The Challenge of Sukuna’s Invincibility
Satoru Gojo’s demise marked the beginning of Sukuna’s tyranny. Since then, the battlefield has become a graveyard or a recovery room for some of the series’ most formidable sorcerers.
The list of Sukuna’s victims is extensive, boasting names like Gojo himself, along with Hajime Kashimo, Hiromi Higuruma, Yuji Itadori, Yuta Okkotsu, Choso, Maki Zen’in, and Atsuya Kusakabe. Despite a temporary setback after facing Gojo, Sukuna has consistently outperformed every challenger.
The narrative, post-Gojo’s defeat, painted a grim picture for the future of Jujutsu sorcerers, underlining the absence of any credible threat to Sukuna’s reign.
Recent manga chapters did offer glimmers of hope, showcasing valiant efforts from Yuji, Yuta, and Maki. Yet, their strategies and newfound powers barely scratched Sukuna’s armor, leaving them battered and sidelined.
This unyielding portrayal of Sukuna hints at Akutami’s reluctance to dethrone the King of Curses.
The perception of Sukuna being Akutami’s favored creation is fueled by his invincibility, which now poses a narrative dilemma: how can Sukuna be believably defeated?
Current plot developments further complicate the scenario. With Yuta, Maki, and others critically wounded, and Hakari preoccupied, the roster of potential challengers dwindles. Even the introduction of Yuta’s mentor, Miguel, does little to sway fan expectations towards a victory over Sukuna.
this is how gege is cycling through characters to fight sukuna rn pic.twitter.com/yXRSzAmowY
— globert 🐯 (@kghnfart) March 23, 2024
The Conundrum of Writing Sukuna’s Defeat
Akutami’s apparent preference for Sukuna has backed the storyline into a corner. There’s a looming challenge in crafting a defeat for Sukuna that feels earned and logical, given the current power dynamics.
The concern is that any future loss for Sukuna might seem forced or unconvincing, given the lack of a plausible contender to his throne.
It should go without saying that Yuji’s gonna be the one to defeat Sukuna one way or another. He’s the MC pic.twitter.com/tyfDg1Lgxh
— KaiyoBreeze ☀️ (Yuta Glazer 🍚) (@KaiyoBreeze) March 19, 2024
Despite the daunting task ahead, there remains a sense of anticipation among fans for how Akutami will navigate this narrative maze.
The hope is for a resolution that does justice to the story and its characters, offering a fitting conclusion to the saga of the Jujutsu Kaisen manga. The journey ahead promises to be intriguing as readers await how Akutami will resolve the seemingly insurmountable challenge Sukuna poses to the Jujutsu world.
