Indeed, this also signifies a narrative arc that is much darker than what many are expecting in the upcoming chapters. This was initially highlighted during Gege Akutami’s interview in 2021 with Kendo Kobayashi. When the author stated broadly that he “does not care” about which characters die, as long as the story continues to engage the audience, it raised a lot of eyebrows.
After this declaration spread across social media, a significant portion of the fandom expressed concern that linking the demise of beloved characters could lead to an unsatisfactory storyline. However, there are still some who advocate for the necessity of sacrifices in the plot.
Even though fans may feel overwhelmed by the number of characters being killed off, Akutami seems to be reluctant to conclude the main character’s arc. Let’s revisit the beginning of the story, where Yuji Itadori’s heart was extracted by Sukuna, leading to his apparent demise. While fans mourned Yuji’s death, the author had Sukuna bring Yuji back to life. The underlying reason for this action was the selfish intent of the King of Curses.
After that, the plans for the character Gojo took center stage, leaving fans utterly stunned. Gojo had been sealed in the Prison Realm for a period, and as soon as he returned, he faced a dramatic encounter where fans lost him once again, and seemingly for good. Gojo found himself overwhelmed by Sukuna during the climactic battle of the series. Characters like Nanami, Nobara, and several others were also swept away, leaving Yuji with a heavy heart.
The future of the narrative promises to be rife with even more significant losses throughout the remaining chapters.
