Gege Akutami Reveals Kenjaku Was Always Doomed in Jujutsu Kaisen!

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

Summary

Gege Akutami planned for Kenjaku to lose from the beginning.
Kenjaku’s death was underwhelming, disappointing fans.
Fans can read Jujutsu Kaisen on Manga Plus now that the series has ended.

Gege Akutami has crafted one of the biggest sensations in recent years with the series “Jujutsu Kaisen“. Even months after its conclusion, “Jujutsu Kaisen” continues to captivate audiences, particularly now. Not too long ago, an exhibition for “Jujutsu Kaisen” took place, during which Gege shared some intriguing details about Kenjaku, a villain who caused significant turmoil within the narrative. While fans may have been disheartened by Kenjaku’s fate, it becomes clear that Gege always intended for him to meet his demise, as evidenced by his original plans for the character.

Gege’s Original Plans For Kenjaku

Kenjaku Was Always Supposed to Lose In The End

Right now, enthusiasts of “Jujutsu Kaisen” are being given a wealth of fresh insights following the series’ exhibition event. The occasion allowed creator Gege Akutami to partake in a Q&A session, which delved into events up to Volume 27 and brought up intriguing responses, particularly about the anticipated Gojo vs Sukuna confrontation, as well as other characters who were highlighted in that volume.

In simpler terms, you’re asking if Shoko Ieiri didn’t dispose of Suguru Geto’s remains, right, Kenjaku? Here, “coveted” means desired or wanted, and “these exact circumstances” refers to the specific situation where Suguru Geto’s body was left behind.

Significantly, author Gege has unveiled his initial plotline for the primary antagonist of the series, Kenjaku from Jujutsu Kaisen, who is arguably the most influential character as he set in motion all the events that transpired. Although Sukuna is the most powerful villain, it’s Kenjaku who orchestrated everything, making it possible for Sukuna to return in the modern era initially. Given Kenjaku’s pivotal role, author Gege has recently disclosed that he was fated to be defeated all along.

“Kenjaku was always supposed to lose” — Gege Akutami

From the start, it seemed like there was no real chance for Kenjaku, considering he was ultimately defeated by Yuta in the manga following an unusual clash with Takaba.

Kenjaku’s Loss Could Have Been Handled Better

Kenjaku’s Death Was Underwhelming

Many spectators found it disappointing that Kenjaku lost and perished in the way he did rather than being satisfied with his defeat. After all, Kenjaku was a major antagonist in the series, yet he was defeated by Yuta from behind, which feels unsatisfactory for a main villain of such an extensive storyline as Jujutsu Kaisen. This is particularly frustrating given that Kenjaku had previously triumphed against Yuki, a fight that was highly engaging. If the author intended for him to die, there were certainly more impactful ways to do so.

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At minimum, a more effective battle against Yuta could have been staged. It was, in fact, anticipated that Kenjaku would lose by most spectators. As Gege revised his initial scheme for Kenjaku’s defeat, he also elaborated on what he initially intended for Gojo Satoru, and this development might catch some fans off guard.

Where To Read Jujutsu Kaisen?

Available on Manga Plus

The manga series Jujutsu Kaisen concluded towards the end of 2024, culminating with its final volume dropping on Christmas that year. Since then, enthusiasts of the franchise have been eagerly anticipating fresh content, primarily the upcoming movie and Season 3, which is all they’ve had to keep them going.

Despite being over, the manga has now been fully published on Manga Plus, a platform where it was previously serialised while it was still being produced. Fans can now read it from start to finish there.

2025-04-26 05:34