Jujutsu Kaisen Shock: Megumi Nearly Took Yuji’s Role As Main Hero and Sukuna’s Vessel!

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This article contains spoilers from Jujutsu Kaisen.

Summary

  • Megumi was originally intended to be the main character of Jujutsu Kaisen.
  • Gege had planned for Megumi to be Sukuna’s vessel before making Yuji the protagonist.
  • Gege’s early ideas influenced the plot, with Megumi eventually becoming Sukuna’s vessel.

The tale of Jujutsu Kaisen has consistently captivated its audience. It’s undeniable that this series (often abbreviated as JJK) stands out among the top stories from the past few years, and its immense popularity serves as evidence of this. With such wide acclaim, it’s no wonder that JJK boasts some truly remarkable characters. In fact, certain JJK characters have gained iconic status and are recognized globally, like Gojo Satoru.

In addition to Yuji Itadori, a highly favored character in “JJK,” there are other prominent figures. Interestingly, Gege initially conceived “JJK” without Yuji as the main character. This might come as a shock to fans, but the author had planned for another figure to drive the narrative, a character who enjoys global adoration among fans worldwide.

Gege Wanted Megumi To Be The Main Character At First

  • Megumi Was Important In JJK Prototype
  • He Was Supposed To Be Sukuna’s Vessel

It’s not surprising that Gege Akutami had preliminary sketches for Jujutsu Kaisen before it started being published in Jump. Many authors create early drafts or standalone stories prior to their main work. Gege is no exception as he initially planned Megumi Fushiguro, one of Yuji Itadori’s friends and a significant character in JJK, as the protagonist instead. In his original concept, it was actually Megumi who would become the host for Ryomen Sukuna, the Curse King, rather than Yuji Itadori.

Throughout heaven and earth, I alone and the honored one! — Gojo Satoru

In Chapter 1 of the series, both Megumi and Tsumiki were initially intended to be part of the main group. Fans might question the significance of Yuji’s character, but he indeed plays a role in the story. Originally conceived in the draft, Yuji Itadori was not a primary character, but rather a supporting one. His function was to assist Megumi and have a tenuous bond with Sukuna, which is more robust in the main narrative, likely due to their shared bloodline.

How Gege Changed His Mind

Gege’s Original Idea Influenced His Story Still

Originally, the concept was entertaining but bore Gege, leading him to discard it completely. Instead, Megumi became a secondary figure, with Yuji Itadori taking center stage as the protagonist. This is the version of JJK that readers are familiar with today.

It’s gonna be lonely without you, Megumi! — Itadori to Megumi

Megumi Became Sukuna’s Vessel

It’s clear that Gege’s original concept played some role in shaping the plot of JJK, even if it wasn’t entirely apparent at first. Fans are aware that the final arc of the manga took multiple unexpected turns. Eventually, Megumi Fushiguro became Sukuna’s vessel, which was a development Gege claimed he had envisioned from the outset. Thus, it’s reasonable to infer that Gege set this storyline for Megumi immediately following the switch.

Additionally, there are numerous other methods through which the original concepts have influenced JJK. It’s likely that Gege will gradually unveil these influences to the audience over time.

At long last, the concluding chapter of Jujutsu Kaisen, numbered as JJK 271, became available for reading on September 29, 2024. Readers can access this captivating series on either the Manga Plus or Shonen Jump mobile applications.

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2025-04-22 22:04