Jujutsu Kaisen has quickly become a major hit in the shonen genre, known for its intense battles and a unique power system that feels like a complex set of rules. The series, created by Gege Akutami, is full of high stakes where characters are always in danger. Despite its impressive world and story, it sometimes gets stuck in plots that leave even dedicated fans confused.
From pointless military conflicts to empty threats, some storylines in Jujutsu Kaisen don’t quite make sense given the established rules of the series. While the show often intentionally plays with expectations, sometimes prioritizing exciting action over logic, these moments still feel confusing, even at the climax.
Paradoxical Gym of the Prison Realm
When Gojo Satoru was trapped in the Prison Realm, time worked differently inside. It wasn’t supposed to pass at all – it was a timeless, mental space where a thousand years would feel like a single second. His body wouldn’t age or change. This complete standstill was the only way to remove the world’s strongest sorcerer from the fight without actually killing him.
The confusion arises when Gojo is released from his seal. He appears noticeably different – his face is more mature, and he’s much more muscular. Since time was supposed to have stopped for him, he shouldn’t have experienced any physical changes or growth. While fans jokingly suggest he was secretly working out, this creates a clear inconsistency in a series that usually follows its supernatural rules with a scientific level of precision.
The Merger Menace Was Gone Altogether
During the Culling Games storyline, the world faced a catastrophic threat called the Great Merger. The villain, Kenjaku, planned to combine all people in Japan with Master Tengen, creating a single, unpredictable entity. This impending disaster drove the heroes to endure a grueling tournament, as protecting even one life was the most important goal.
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Surprisingly, after building towards it for hundreds of chapters, the planned Merger never happens. The story abruptly focuses on a massive battle against Sukuna, and the original world-ending threat is quickly dropped when the villain changes. This doomsday device, which usually plays a key role in the story’s climax, ends up feeling like a long and winding detour that ultimately leads to a completely different outcome. It was the series’ most ambitious plotline, but it felt strangely sidelined.
Tsumiki Was Just A Tool
For the first part of the series, Megumi’s only goal was to rescue his sister, Tsumiki, who was in a mysterious coma. He represented the ordinary people caught up in the world of magic, and his situation – trying to save his sister – served as the emotional center of the story. Fans had been waiting a long time to see Tsumiki recover and reunite with Megumi after everything they’d endured.
It’s frustrating that Tsumiki never got a chance to develop as a character. She was immediately revealed to be a vessel for the ancient sorcerer Yorozu, only to be quickly killed by Sukuna. Her entire existence felt like a plot device, solely used to cause pain to Megumi. It’s a common trope: a character is introduced with potential, built up as important, and then discarded once they’ve served their purpose in creating tragedy.
Kenjaku’s Black Hole Defying Plot Armor
In a last-ditch effort against Kenjaku, Yuki Tsukumo, a highly skilled sorcerer, revealed her ultimate technique. She drastically altered her own physical mass, pushing it to its absolute limit until her body collapsed, transforming into a black hole. Black holes are incredibly powerful forces, so strong that not even light can escape them. This desperate move was intended to destroy both her and her opponent.
I have to admit, Kenjaku’s survival felt a little too convenient. He was able to live because of a power he inherited from Yuji’s mother – a kind of ‘anti-gravity’ technique. It basically let him cancel out the effects of the singularity, which felt a bit like a cop-out. The series often relies on clever counters, but having a power that just negates a black hole seemed to stretch the boundaries of believability. It reminded me of a kid claiming to have an unbeatable shield – a bit too much, even for this world.
A Dead End of the Military Subplot
The latest installment of The Culling Games took a surprising turn with the involvement of the US Military. A significant portion of the story focused on top-level White House discussions about capturing sorcerers to develop a new, clean energy source. This development greatly expanded the scope of the series, suggesting the supernatural conflict was now a worldwide issue and that conventional weapons might play a role in this magical world.
This argument has two major flaws. First, the idea that 800 regular soldiers could pose a threat to people who operate in space is simply absurd. Second, after these soldiers were used as fuel for cursed energy a few chapters in, the entire international plotline was dropped and never mentioned again—it’s as if the US government completely forgot they’d sent an army into a dangerous situation. This unnecessary addition complicated the story’s world-building without contributing anything to the final outcome.
The Complete Absence of Security For Master Tengen
Master Tengen is considered the most important figure in the history of Japanese sorcery. Without the protective barriers he created, the country would be overwhelmed by curses and the entire sorcerer community would collapse. Because Tengen is essentially the foundation of this world, his Sun-and-Moon barrier would naturally have the strongest defenses and the most skilled guards.
The security surrounding the core of the jujutsu world was surprisingly weak. Kenjaku was able to reach its center with little resistance because the main characters were distracted elsewhere. Given how much the series emphasizes careful planning, it felt like a major oversight for Jujutsu Headquarters to leave such a crucial location so poorly guarded.
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