Does anime always imitate manga?

By Jasmine Valentine

Published: Tuesday, 01 August 2023 at 11:26 AM


In a world full of magic and sorcery, nothing is ever easy to explain. Fans of Jujutsu Kaisen have already been treated to Yuji’s story of finding a secret sorcery school club in season 1, with the focus on mentor Gojo’s past shaping the drama in season 2.

Based on the manga series written by Gege Akutami, the action explores the legacy of a cursed talisman, which is the finger of a demon known as Sukuna. The talisman begins to be targeted by other creatures with curses, leading the gang of sorcerers to try and put a stop to impending doom.

While season 2 is heading towards the Shibuya Incident Arc, fans still have plenty of questions about the future of the anime series. For some, Sukuna’s full power might not have been fully explored, with the manga hinting that he might be more similar to others than we might think. 

Though it’s not confirmed that the anime will always follow the manga chapters completely, here’s a breakdown of the popular Sukuna and Yuji fan theory.  

Who is Sukuna?

Though he isn’t the main antagonist in Jujutsu Kaisen, Sukuna comes with some pretty nasty traits.

When Yuji consumes the mysterious cursed fingers back in season 1, he involuntarily invokes the spirit of Sukuna. In years gone by, Sukuna was considered to be the strongest sorcerer of them all, earning him the undisputed nickname of King of Curses.

As Jujutsu Kaisen continues, Sukuna manages to transfer himself into the body of Megumi, who is another Grade 2 sorcerer. Yuji is rarely able to maintain control over Sukuna’s soul, which is possibly down to Sukuna’s immense level of power.