Did Gege confirm a Jujutsu Kaisen ship right before the ending? Megumi and Hana's conversation in chapter 270, explained

By Abhinand M

Modified Sep 21, 2024 19:00 GMT

Did Gege confirm a Jujutsu Kaisen ship right before the ending? Megumi and Hana's conversation in chapter 270, explained (Images via Shueisha)

As Jujutsu Kaisen approaches its conclusion, fans have been eager for closure on various character arcs, including the potential romantic connection between Megumi Fushiguro and Hana Kurusu. Since Hana's introduction, her affection for Megumi has been a notable subplot, rooted in their childhood encounter when he saved her from a cursed spirit.

However, chapter 270, which features a significant conversation between the two, leaves this romantic thread unresolved. With only one chapter remaining, it seems Gege Akutami has chosen not to confirm their relationship, leaving fans to question if this ship will ever be addressed.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Gege Akutami fails to confirm Megumi Fushiguro and Hana Kurusu's ship in chapter 270

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In Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 270, fans eagerly anticipated the potential confirmation of a romance between Megumi Fushiguro and Hana Kurusu, especially as the manga nears its conclusion.

From the moment Hana was introduced, her affection for Megumi was clearly established, with flashbacks showing how she was saved by him and one of his divine dogs as a child. This heroic moment left a lasting impression on Hana, fueling her desire to reunite with Megumi, whom she referred to as her "fated one."

Megumi Fushiguro as shown in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

Throughout the Culling Game arc, Hana's feelings for Megumi were often hinted at, especially when she saved him and later worked with his group to unseal Satoru Gojo. Her strong romantic feelings toward Megumi added emotional depth to their interactions, but the manga never explored Megumi’s feelings on the matter.

Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 270 saw Megumi apologizing to Hana for the events that transpired while Sukuna controlled his body. Hana reassured him that there was nothing to be embarrassed about, and while this interaction was tender, it failed to move the needle toward a confirmed romantic relationship.

Hana Kurusu as shown in manga (Image via Shueisha)

Many fans were hoping for a resolution of sorts to this subplot, especially considering Hana’s long-standing feelings. However, the conversation between Megumi and Hana in chapter 270 avoided addressing her romantic affection, leaving their relationship unresolved.

Gege Akutami, who has masterfully balanced character development and action throughout the series, seemed to prioritize the overarching plot, leaving little room for exploring this ship before the finale. With just one chapter left in the manga, it seems unlikely that Hana’s romantic feelings for Megumi will be given the closure that some fans had hoped for.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Why Gege Akutami didn't confirm Megumi and Hana’s ship

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Hana’s romantic feelings for Megumi have been one-sided from the beginning, and her arc has primarily revolved around her role as the vessel for Angel and her desire to destroy Sukuna.

Her connection to Megumi added an emotional layer to her character. However, the focus on larger conflicts, such as Gojo’s battle with Sukuna and the quest to save Megumi from Sukuna’s control, left little time to delve into the intricacies of their potential relationship.

Gege Akutami has often subverted traditional shonen tropes; the decision to leave Hana and Megumi’s ship unresolved may be a reflection of this. The manga has always prioritized its themes of sacrifice, struggle, and the moral complexities of fighting curses, often leaving romantic subplots as secondary concerns. Given the high stakes of the narrative—particularly with Megumi’s body being taken over by Sukuna—there was little space for romance to take center stage.

The lack of confirmation for this relationship may disappoint some fans, but it remains consistent with the direction Akutami has taken throughout Jujutsu Kaisen.

A snapshot from the Jujutsu Kaisen manga (Image via Shueisha)

Megumi has always been depicted as a pragmatic, stoic character with limited emotional expression, and his focus has largely been on protecting those he cares about, particularly his sister, Tsumiki. On the other hand, Hana was driven by her admiration for Megumi, but the one-sided nature of this affection meant that a romantic resolution was never a certainty.

Final thoughts

Gege Akutami chose not to confirm Megumi and Hana's relationship in Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 270, leaving their ship unresolved. With the series nearing its end, the focus remains on larger narrative stakes, and Hana’s romantic feelings for Megumi seem destined to remain one-sided.