Gege Akutami Reveals Details of Sukuna's Past in Jujutsu Kaisen

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Although Jujutsu Kaisen has come to an end, the story lives on in the hearts of fans. One of the most fascinating characters in the series is undoubtedly Ryomen Sukuna , the feared King of Curses . Now, author Gege Akutami has finally revealed new information about Sukuna's past in the Heian Era .

manga 's inception Sukuna 's origins . However, Gege chose to reveal fragments throughout the plot. We knew, for example, that Sukuna devoured his own brother while still in the womb and that he later formed a contract with Kenjaku , being transformed into a cursed object.

Jujutsu Kaisen event in Japan, Gege shared a precious detail: after Sukuna's death, Uraume cared for his body. Over time, Tengen to have unearthed his remains, which became a sokushinbutsu —a Buddhist mummy. Interestingly, Sukuna himself found it amusing to become a representation of purity, despite being a self-centered force of nature.

Sukuna Jujutsu Kaisen

Although Sukuna died at the end of Jujutsu Kaisen, the possibility of his return still exists. The manga's universe has already shown that reincarnation is possible. Sukuna even mentioned that, if given another chance, he would choose a different path—suggesting that he could return as an ally in the distant future.

The latest chapter, Jujutsu Kaisen 271 , was officially released on September 29, 2024 , and is available on the Manga Plus and Shonen Jump .

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