After months of anticipation, the Jujutsu Kaisen came to an end with chapter 271, leaving fans divided about the story's ending. Many expected a conclusion filled with the intense battles and emotions that marked the series, but the final result was considered anticlimactic by some viewers.
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The previous chapter showed the aftermath of the epic battle in Shinjuku and revealed the fate of some important characters. Megumi Fushiguro appeared honoring her sister Tsumiki alongside Shoko Ieiri and then joined Yuji Itadori and Nobara Kugisaki for a new mission. During this mission, they encountered a woman who claimed to see her fiancé with a different face, suggesting the presence of a new curse.
Nobara realized there were no active techniques on the woman, indicating an extremely skilled curse user. From there, the trio focused their efforts on locating the culprit. Nobara suggested moving away to weaken the technique's effect, but Yuji and Megumi disagreed on the best approach. After analyzing the curse's range, they managed to temporarily deactivate it, allowing the woman to see her fiancé's true face.
When they located the user of the curse, they were surprised: he was a stranger who surrendered without resistance. The encounter led to a conversation between Yuji and the culprit, in which Yuji recalled a conversation with his master, Satoru Gojo, about loss and overcoming adversity. Gojo had confessed his dreams and loves, but knew that everything would end and that the others would move on. Yuji lamented that Gojo hadn't trusted others more, but assured him that he would never forget him.
Final chapter of the Jujutsu Kaisen manga, chapter 271
The final chapter ended with a nostalgic scene of the main characters smiling as they went their separate ways. Ryomen Sukuna remained intact in the same place where it was found at the beginning of the story, closing a cycle and leaving many fans dissatisfied with the lack of a more impactful ending.
The comparison to the ending of Tokyo Revengers was inevitable for fans. Just like in Jujutsu Kaisen, the story's conclusion left many readers frustrated, without major surprises or hints of a continuation. Many fans expected to see Satoru Gojo return or, at least, a more significant tribute after his tragic death in the final arc. However, the character only appeared in a brief flashback, leaving a void for those who were waiting for a more exciting ending to Jujutsu Kaisen.
Source: Reddit