Jujutsu Kaisen ending might not show the Merger after all, and fans will have to accept it

Modified Aug 20, 2024 06:30 GMT

Jujutsu Kaisen ending might not address the merger (Image via MAPPA)

Jujutsu Kaisen ending in the next five chapters is inarguably one of the biggest unforeseen reveals to have happened in the fandom in recent times. Although the Sukuna vs. Sorcerers fight was deemed to be the final fight in the series, many fans expected the manga to continue until early 2025 and resolve every plot point introduced by Akutami Gege.

But the recent announcement of Jujutsu Kaisen ending in the next five chapters has raised numerous questions regarding the final battle of the series. The manga is currently on chapter 266 and will be ending on chapter 271 in September 2024.

Disclaimer- This article contains spoilers for the Jujutsu Kaisen series.

Jujutsu Kaisen ending leaves many plot points unaddressed

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Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 266 was recently released and finally revealed Megumi's current status along with Yuji's character growth leading many fans to believe that the story will continue for longer.

It was was announced that chapter 267 will mark the finale of the Sukuna fight, and the fandom assumed that the story will continue onto another final mini arc due to plot points like Gojo's father, Yuta's survival, Kenjaku's return, and Hakari never confronting Sukuna remaining unaddressed.

But the Shonen Jump release program hosted on August 19, 2024, revealed that Jujutsu Kaisen will end within the next five chapters, leaving fans with numerous unresolved plot points.

Fan reactions to the news

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Many fans have expressed that the news of Jujutsu Kaisen ending in five chapters indicates the story is being rushed and may devalue the buildup and potential plot points that have been established in the manga so far.

A few other fans have mentioned that the series ending in five chapters simply suggests that the story will have a part 2, where the remaining plot points will be addressed.

"Good lord why are all these series ending so abruptly? I feel like there's still SO MUCH left to talk about and do in JJK (mainly THE MERGER)," one fan mentioned.

"Unfortunately so many people can’t read or understand JJK. Yes it’s ending 5 chapters but it’s gonna be the end of it. Gege definitely ending on cliffhanger with the merger announcing part 2. Part 1 gonna end of sukuna defeat part 2 starting with the merger." Another fan stated.

Some fans also mentioned that the previous news of Jujutsu Kaisen revealing a major project might soon be the announcement of a part 2 or a spin-off of the original series.

Others have speculated that the story might have a bad ending, with the Merger eliminating everyone.

"They damn well said a super crazy project is coming out but instead told us JJK is ending. DELUSIONS ARE TELLING ME PART 2 IS COMING ALONG WITH THE MERGER," another fan said.

"JJK ending with the merger 🙏," one fan wrote.

Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 267 will mark the end of the Sorcerers vs. Sukuna fight. Chapter 267 will be released on August 25, 2024, and will reveal the direction of the Jujutsu Kaisen ending.