Jujutsu Kaisen Creator Reveals Surprising Real-Life Inspirations Behind Megumi Fushiguro

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This article contains spoilers from Jujutsu Kaisen’s Final Arc.

Summary

  • Megumi Fushiguro‘s inspiration comes from Megumi Wanibuchi and Rukia.
  • Gege Akutami reveals more about Jujutsu Kaisen characters and story at Tokyo event.
  • JJK fans can read the full manga series on Manga Plus now that it has ended.

In the popular series “Jujutsu Kaisen,” one of the fan favorites, Megumi Fushiguro, has been generating a lot of buzz lately. During a question-and-answer session, creator Gege Akutami shared some fresh insights about him, leaving fans thrilled with anticipation. The real inspiration behind Megumi’s character is unveiled, and the disclosure might come as a surprise to some enthusiasts.

Gege Akutami Reveals Who Megumi Is Based On

Megumi Wanibuchi and Rukia Inspire Megumi Fushiguro In Different Ways

Over the past few months, I’ve noticed a bit of a lull in the excitement surrounding “Jujutsu Kaisen,” a manga that was once captivating audiences worldwide. However, there’s a palpable anticipation among fans as we eagerly await the upcoming movie and third season, slated for release this year. In the interim, I recently attended an event in Tokyo, Japan, which provided some intriguing insights into the world of “JJK.

Without a doubt, the most captivating aspect of the recent Jujutsu Kaisen event was the question-and-answer session with the creative mind behind the series, Gege Akutami, who shared fresh insights.

One question addressed during this Q&A session touched upon the source of inspiration behind one of the major characters in the JJK series, specifically Megumi Fushiguro.

Megumi has consistently been a well-liked character within the series, despite his limited usage in the concluding storyline due to being paired with Sukuna. Despite this limitation, fans continue to admire him greatly. In this event, Gege discloses that he drew inspiration from not just one character, but two, although in distinct manners.

It was widely assumed that Gege might have drawn some influence for Megumi’s character from Naruto’s Sasuke, given the strong similarities between the main trio and Gojo with Team 7. However, it appears that this is not so.

Gege’s initial idea for this character was based on a person named Megumi Wanibuchi, and he adopted her first name for the character, who shares the same name, Megumi.

In the original concept of Jujutsu Kaisen, Megumi was not just any character but Megumi Wanibuchi, the lead. This connection between Megumi and this character is quite apparent to fans. It’s also worth noting that Megumi is traditionally a female name; his father chose it because he wasn’t certain about Megumi’s gender at birth.

You’ve accomplished enough, my goal was to build a world where Tsumiki wouldn’t encounter injustice and sadness. If I couldn’t do that, then at least I wanted to protect our simple lifestyle as best I could while still alive. I wanted to enjoy familiar meals, appreciate the laundry drying in the sun, and watch Tsumiki leave for school with someone like you by her side during the afternoon light. In these moments, I would reflect on my happiness.”

Here’s another option:

“I aimed to construct a world where Tsumiki wouldn’t face injustice or unhappiness. If that wasn’t possible, then at least I wanted to preserve our ordinary life as much as I could while I was still alive. I yearned for the comfort of cooking familiar dishes, basking in the sunshine with laundry drying, and seeing Tsumiki walk off to school hand-in-hand with someone like you during the afternoons. In those moments, I would savor my happiness.

For Megumi, the second source of inspiration is particularly captivating. As Gege suggests, aspects of Megumi’s character resemble Rukia, a significant figure from the Bleach series. The similarities between Rukia and Megumi primarily stem from their family dynamics, with Rukia’s bond with her brother serving as an inspiration for both Megumi and her fictional sister. Moreover, it’s well-known that Jujutsu Kaisen draws substantial influence from Bleach.

What Else Was Revealed By Gege During The JJK Q&A?

In the Q&A session, Gege Akutami didn’t just delve into Megumi’s inspirations; he provided intriguing responses to a variety of questions. For instance, Gege disclosed details about how Gojo encountered defeat at the hands of Sukuna during their battle, which may leave fans stunned. Moreover, he shared additional insights regarding Sukuna’s corpse and his initial plans for Gojo, offering more depth to the intricate world of Jujutsu Kaisen.

Where To Read Jujutsu Kaisen?

Available on Manga Plus

The much-anticipated manga series “Jujutsu Kaisen” has come to a conclusion, and an additional chapter was even added after its ending when the final volume was released. Now, enthusiasts of this captivating storyline can enjoy reading the complete narrative, comprising all chapters, on Manga Plus – the platform where it used to be published on a weekly basis during its serialization phase.

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2025-04-21 08:04