Jujutsu Kaisen, the magnum opus of Gege Akutami, has set yet another captivating moment with its Shibuya Incident arc. The storyline has once again pulled out a benchmark for most devastation within the series. Largely due to the unprecedented actions of Ryomen Sukuna.
The Shibuya arc has not only reconsidered the power dynamics within the Jujutsu world but has also changed the expectations of readers. The events that unfolded during this arc have left the most impactful storyline in Jujutsu Kaisen to date. It projected the heinous act of Sukuna’s power over Satoru Gojo as well as on normal, innocent people.
Ryomen Sukuna’s Rampage Plotted by Gege Akutami
Ryomen Sukuna‘s sheer devastation in the Shibuya Incident arc has left Jujutsu Kaisen‘s readers glued to the manga panels. Gege Akutami pulled no punches in depicting Sukuna’s terrifying power and ruthlessness, resulting in what many now consider to be the most catastrophic arc in the whole series. Both sides, heroes and villains, have suffered many losses, and it was unclear who would be the next to fall.
Sukuna’s kill count during his rampage was staggering, as the ancient sorcerer managed to completely wipe out several opponents including multiple special-grade cursed spirits, elite Jujutsu sorcerers, and many innocent civilians. His most notable feat was the shocking defeat of Satoru Gojo, the strongest sorcerer of his era.
However, fans have noticed that Sukuna’s body count may not be as high as they believed. An X user @Irin917817 highlighted that only two named characters from the main cast were confirmed dead, with others like Kusakabe surprisingly surviving the encounter.
Despite the relatively low named character death toll, the scale of his destruction unleashed on Shibuya and the Jujutsu world as a whole cannot be overstated.
Unexpected Survivors’ Impact on Jujutsu Kaisen
Akutami’s clever move to set Sukuna on a rampage through Shibuya has undeniably created a devastating scene, but it has also raised discussion among fans regarding the true extent of the carnage with recent revelations. A point of contention has arisen from the surprising survival of certain characters, whom many had assumed perished in the chaos.
Some argue that the relatively low count of confirmed deaths among named characters was due to Sukuna’s playful nature. Others contend that the true devastation lies not in the body count, but in the fact that his actions lead to many consequences on the Jujutsu world.
The survival of characters like Kusakabe adds a new layer to the story, making him the new principal of Tokyo Jujutsu High. Readers can now only speculate what Gege Akutami might be cooking with the last two chapters of Jujutsu Kaisen. Will other characters be reintroduced just like Nobara and Kusakabe or be left as is?
Jujutsu Kaisen manga is available to read on Viz and watch the anime on Crunchyroll.
