Jujutsu Kaisen is approaching its final phase, and the situation for the sorcerers isn’t looking promising. Chapter 251 sees Sukuna getting serious, raising concerns among fans about how the manga will conclude.
Will the cursed spirits triumph, potentially leading to the return of the Heian Era? Or will the sorcerers, aided by Yuta and Yuji, emerge victorious?
A prevailing theory suggests that the series’ ending has been subtly hinted at throughout. User @Fakewa shared an analysis from TikTok user suguru.gay.toe, which dissects the series and proposes that the conclusion of Jujutsu Kaisen will echo events from its beginning.
Decoding Jujutsu Kaisen and Predictions for the Future
The TikTok user proposed that Jujutsu Kaisen might follow a ‘chiastic story’ structure, where the beginning events mirror those at the end. They illustrated this with examples from other media, like the Harry Potter series and Beauty and the Beast.
In Harry Potter, the first three books reflect the last three (excluding the fourth). Similarly, Beauty and the Beast also follows this chiastic pattern.
Regarding the Jujutsu Kaisen series, it’s important to note that its release hasn’t followed a chronological order.
In chronological order, it starts with the Hidden Inventory arc, delving into Gojo’s past, then moves to Jujutsu Kaisen 0, and finally proceeds with the rest of the series, starting from the day when Itadori’s school is attacked by a cursed spirit.
The TikTok user pointed out that the chiastic structure of Jujutsu Kaisen becomes apparent after chapter 90, where Gojo Satoru is sealed, mirroring Sukuna’s unsealing after the fight with Choso in the Shibuya arc. Further events reinforce this theory.
For instance, Mechamaru’s betrayal and subsequent redemption parallel Yuta’s actions during the Yuji Extermination arc.
The Kyoto Sister School arc and the Culling Games arc are also linked, both involving battles between sorcerers with interventions from external forces.
Additionally, moments like Sukuna forcing Yuji to feed Megumi his finger mirror events from earlier episodes. For instance, Yuji’s forced consumption of Sukuna’s finger in the first episode. Notably, significant events like Geto’s death on Christmas Eve mirrored Gojo’s demise on the same day.
Having established the possibility of Jujutsu Kaisen being a chiastic story, the TikTok user ventured predictions about the series’ future. Given that the video was posted on October 4, 2023, some of these predictions can now be assessed for their accuracy.
What To Expect From The Future of The Series
The TikTok user’s predictions include a potential “love moment” reminiscent of Rika and Yuta’s connection in Jujutsu Kaisen 0, possibly occurring during a showdown between Yorozu (Tsumiki) and Sukuna (Megumi), where Yorozu emphasizes teaching Sukuna about “love.”
Another anticipated event is a rematch between Yuta and Geto, akin to their encounter in Jujutsu Kaisen 0. This rematch, likely prompted by events in the Shinjuku Showdown arc, results once more in Geto’s defeat.
Looking ahead, the user foresees a scenario where someone intervenes to prevent the merger for Master Tengen, similar to Toji’s actions during the Hidden Inventory arc.
With the right to invoke the merger now belonging to Megumi through Sukuna, potential prevention methods could involve Megumi’s intervention, possibly through eliminating Tengen or the designated merger participant.
Killing Tengen seems more plausible, especially considering the current plan for a merger between Tengen and humanity.
A significant awakening, possibly mirroring Gojo Satoru’s awakening following Riko’s death, could occur. This awakening might manifest as either Yuji’s or Gojo’s resurgence. After resolving their respective matters, all sorcerers could reunite at Jujutsu High, echoing Gojo’s return with Riko’s remains.
In a pivotal moment, either Yuji or Gojo might eliminate Sukuna and bring Tengen’s body back to Jujutsu High, especially if Megumi takes Tengen’s life. Finally, a restoration of balance akin to Gojo’s birth could transpire. This might involve the eradication of all cursed spirits or the elimination of cursed energy altogether.