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The official Jujutsu Kaisen illustrations for the covers of Weekly Shonen Jump (WSJ) #48 and the Jump Giga Autumn 2023 volume have reignited the possibility of Gojo's return. Given how the covers of WSJ and Jump Giga respectively feature Yuji x Sukuna and Kenjaku x Gojo, fans believe that Gojo will combat Kenjaku in the final battle of the manga, similar to Yuji vs. Sukuna.
Notably, Satoru Gojo was killed by Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 236. Using Mahoraga as the model, the King of the Curses employed a dimensional-slashing cleave to slice Gojo in half. That said, fans still believe that the strongest sorcerer of modern times can revive and finish his unfinished business, i.e., battle Kenjaku.
Cover art of Weekly Shonen Jump 48 and Jump Giga Autumn 2023 hints at Gojo's return to Jujutsu Kaisen
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While the 48th issue of the Weekly Shonen Jump and Jump Giga Autumn 2023 volume are set to be released on October 30, 2023, their cover illustrations have already been leaked online. Interestingly, both issues have Jujutsu Kaisen covers, and the illustrations strongly imply Gojo's return to the battlefield.
According to the leaks, the cover art for Weekly Shonen Jump's 48th issue (2023) features Yuji Itadori and Sukuna, the latter in his Heian-era form. The illustration portrays a resolute Yuji Itadori, ready to take on the ancient curse. His eyes are filled with rage and determination, while his fists are imbued with cursed energy.
Sukuna, on the other hand, bears a calm yet sinister expression. Even though the illustration features only half of his face, Sukuna's appearance evokes chaos and unease. He too seems ready to take on Yuji Itadori in the upcoming chapters of Jujutsu Kaisen.
Interestingly, Yuji vs. Sukuna will take place soon in the Jujutsu Kaisen manga. This cover illustration for Weekly Shonen Jump 48 serves as a teaser for the upcoming fight. On the other hand, the cover image for the Jump Giga Autumn 2023 has sparked theories and discussions on social media.
The illustration for the upcoming issue of Jump Giga features Kenjaku in Geto's body and Satoru Gojo. Many Jujutsu Kaisen fans feel that this illustration serves as a teaser for Gojo's return.
It's evident from the image that Gojo's hand sign refers to him using his domain expansion, Unlimited Void. As for Kenjaku, his sinister eyes reflect his malicious personality. Just like Sukuna's illustration on the WSJ #48 cover, Kenjaku also has only his half-face featured.
While some fans feel that Gojo and Kenjaku's illustration on the cover serves as an advertisement for the Shibuya arc, there's a reason why it almost confirms Gojo's return to the mix. Several fans noticed that both the WSJ 48 and Jump Giga Autumn 2023 covers create a complete image when placed side by side.
Sukuna's half-face in the official cover art of WSJ 48 matches that of Kenjaku's in the Jump Giga's cover image. Most importantly, the first illustration (WSJ one) features two characters involved in a fight (Yuji and Sukuna) that is about to start.
Keeping this in mind, if one were to look at the two covers as essentially one single picture, there's a good chance that Gojo may miraculously revive in the manga to take on Kenjaku. In other words, Satoru Gojo may battle Kenjaku in the future, just like Yuji will take on Sukuna in the upcoming chapters of the manga.
Even though it seems that Gojo has died in the manga, there's a possibility that he may still return. Ever since the battle ended, nobody has seen Gojo's body. Fan theories suggest Yuta and Shoko may use the reverse cursed technique to heal the white-haired sorcerer.
Moreover, it was also implied during Gojo's purgatorial sequence that he was going to the North to discover a new aspect of himself. Now, the latest cover illustrations have further made Gojo's return a possibility.
Interestingly, the possibility of Gojo's return based on the latest illustrations makes sense given how he has a personal vendetta against Kenjaku, just like Yuji vs Sukuna. As such, it'd be fitting for Gege Akutami to pit Gojo against Kenjaku in the final battle, while Yuji would take on the ancient curse Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen.
Keep up with more anime news and manga updates as 2023 progresses.
