10 Jujutsu Kaisen mysteries Akutami needs to solve in one chapter for a good ending

Jujutsu Kaisen plotholes have dominated much of the conversation as the manga nears its long-awaited finale. With the final chapter releasing on Sunday, September 29, 2024, fans cannot wait to see how Gege Akutami will wrap up the complex story of the series.

The story of Jujutsu Kaisen revolves around Yuji Itadori and his companions moving about the deadly world of curses, jujutsu sorcery, and dark conspiracies. However, several plot threads and character arcs are left unresolved, causing the finale to fall short. With only one chapter remaining, Gege must wrangle with some of the most crucial problems that could leave a reader with suspended answers at the end.

Here are ten Jujutsu Kaisen plotholes Akutami must resolve to give a satisfying ending to his long-running manga series.

Disclaimer: This list is ranked in no particular order and contains the writer's opinion and spoilers from the Jujutsu Kaisen manga.

The Merger and 9 other Jujutsu Kaisen plotholes Akutami must resolve for a satisfying ending

1) How Nobara survived

Nobara Kugisaki as seen in anime (Image via MAPPA)

How Nobara survived is one of the unresolved Jujutsu Kaisen plotholes. During the Shibuya Incident, Nobara suffered severe injuries after a direct encounter with Mahito, and her fate is not known. The last known state of Nobara was that she was gravely injured, and there was no fast confirmation of survival.

But during the Shinjuku Showdown Arc, Nobara was fully recovered and active with very little explanation as to how she recovered or what happened to her during her critical condition. Since her injuries were this bad, a necessary clarification of the event needs to be given by Akutami in the final chapter.

2) Kenjaku's true plan

Kenjaku as seen in anime (Image via MAPPA)

Kenjaku constantly manipulated situations, often switching between bodies while implementing a complex agenda that deals with the Culling Game and his fusion with Tengen. Despite his influence over the major characters and cursed spirits of the series, it remains unclear what his final goal is, vanquishing humanity, ruining the world, or even something worse.

Understanding his endgame is what brings the chaotic plot of the story together with so many character arcs finding closure. This makes Kenjaku's true plan one of the critical Jujutsu Kaisen plotholes Akutami needs to solve in the final chapter for a good ending.

3) The Merger

Kenjaku wanted to merge Tengen with humanity, believing this would alter the world in the manner of cursed energy. At the sudden, unsatisfying death of Kenjaku, this plan has been left to Sukuna. With the very turbulent character of Sukuna, an outcome cannot be guaranteed for this fusion.

As the manga is ending in only one chapter, this can put quite a tight squeeze to wrap up such an intricate issue without making it sound rushed. Fans will always want to see a good outcome for the merger, whether it succeeds or fails, to avoid leaving such a critical aspect of the story to the imagination of the readers. The merger is one of the critical Jujutsu Kaisen plotholes Akutami must resolve.

4) Why Uraume served Sukuna

Sukuna and Uraume as seen in manga (Image via Viz Media)

While Uraume is a very skilled and powerful sorcerer, they spent over a thousand years serving Sukuna, even being of use to help resurrect him in the Culling Game arc. The story hints at Uraume’s unique talents, such as their expertise in preparing dishes with human flesh, but it never describes why they are so dedicated to the King of Curses.

Is it because of fear, respect, or something much deeper, unrevealed and interrelated? Understanding Uraume's intentions is one of the most crucial Jujutsu Kaisen plotholes that Akutami should answer in the final chapter.

5) How did Sukuna become the Disgraced One

Sukuna as seen in manga (Image via Viz Media)

Sukuna's transformation from a great human sorcerer to the feared "Disgraced One" remains one of the biggest Jujutsu Kaisen plotholes. While it is known that Sukuna lived in the Heian Era and was never matched by the most powerful among the jujutsu sorcerers, the reasons for his disgrace were never made clear.

Was it due to betrayal, his own overwhelming ambition, or something deeper in the jujutsu society? His decision to transform into a cursed object and split his power across twenty fingers adds only to the mystery. Akutami needs to clarify this backstory to put a complete closure to Sukuna's character.

6) Why did Kenjaku and Tengen stop being friends

Tengen and Kenjaku as seen in manga (Image via Viz Media)

Though former friends, Kenjaku viewed Tengen as a shut-in later in the story. He despised Tengen's lifestyle, criticizing his passive existence. This becomes a manifestation of his broader mistrust for the current society that he believed has forgotten its near-permanent life in peril. To him, the world itself is cursed by nature, and most people live in error thinking that everything is in order.

Kenjaku hates people who think it is acceptable to live with things the way they are and wants people to take their chances and be exposed. Understanding why his friendship with Tengen broke apart is crucial for fans who want closure, placing it among the critical Jujutsu Kaisen plotholes Akutami needs to resolve.

7) How Sukuna could use flames

Sukuna as seen in anime (Image via MAPPA)

Sukuna’s ability to use flames, named Divine Flame, raises major questions regarding his cursed techniques. He chants "Open," forms an arrow, and uses such powerful flames that it would even surpass Jogo's destructive power of pyrokinetic skills.

However, no clear explanation has been given as to how Sukuna, who mainly knows slashing techniques like Dismantle and Cleave, would be able to use fire, especially when this technique does not seem related to his known powers. There has not been any background or context about the origin of this ability which created a void in the knowledge of Sukuna's powers in its entirety, making it one of the Jujutsu Kaisen plotholes Akutami must answer in the last chapter.

8) The origins of Cursed Energy

Yuji Itadori as seen in anime (Image via MAPPA)

While Cursed Energy runs through and fuels sorcery, defining much of the power systems of the characters, it has remained shrouded in mystery regarding its origins. Is it a byproduct of humanity's emotions, a supernatural force, or tied to something more ancient?

Without such clarification, the world-building in Jujutsu Kaisen lacks much detail. A solid answer would not only flesh out the lore but also bridge the two common themes about curses and human nature together. This makes the origins of Cursed energy one of the Jujutsu Kaisen plotholes that Akutami must resolve before the story ends.

9) Who defeated Sukuna in the past

Sukuna vs Yuji as seen in manga (Image via Viz Media)

While Sukuna is the most feared of all the Curses, there are vague hints of ancient battles in which he has been defeated and sealed away. No clear explanation of the past events has been given as to who or what was powerful enough to subdue the King of the Curses.

Knowing how he was defeated could add some interesting information to the knowledge of his weaknesses and tie in other incomplete lore involving ancient sorcerers. If Akutami doesn’t reveal this, Sukuna's character arc may feel incomplete, making it one of the Jujutsu Kaisen plotholes that need to be addressed before the conclusion.

10) What happened to Geto and Yuki's plan

Yuki Tsukumo as seen in anime (Image via MAPPA)

Yuki's plan was to teach everyone how to master the energies of the curses so as to weaken the cursed spirits, while Geto had a darker approach by intending to eradicate the non-sorcerer race. Although their methods were different, their goal of rooting out the curses was left unexplored later in the story.

How much the philosophies of the two characters impacted the story and if the plans that they had conceived would last was left somewhat ambiguous, making it one of the Jujutsu Kaisen plotholes that Akutamu should resolve in the final chapter.

Final thoughts

Jujutsu Kaisen's plot is complicated with mysteries and questions left to readers, keeping the fans engaged, but a rushed ending would mean leaving many loose ends. By discussing all these key points, from the characters' motivations to that of cursed energy origins, Gege Akutami can give the perfect ending that readers of Jujutsu Kaisen want.

With just one chapter left, the storyline must answer all the Jujutsu Kaisen plotholes it has raised and fulfill all its promises. Fans eagerly await the final installment to see how everything comes together.

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Edited by Sreerupa Das