"YUJI ITADORI IS HIM" - Fans rejoice as Jujutsu Kaisen's main character comes into his own

Modified Jul 29, 2024 01:25 GMT

Yuji Itadori as seen in the Jujutsu Kaisen anime (Image via MAPPA Studios)

Jujutsu Kaisen’s main character, Yuji Itadori, appears to have truly found his footing, going by the spoilers for the upcoming chapter 264. This chapter is scheduled for an official release on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 12:00 am JST in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump issue 35. The revelation of what Yuji has to offer has created a wave of excitement among fans on various social media platforms.

In the previous chapter, readers saw how Yuji, Todo, and Yuta were struggling against Sukuna. In the end, Hana showed up, ready to use Jacob's Ladder against Sukuna. It did not work the way she had hoped, paving the way for Yuji to power up.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers.

Jujutsu Kaisen’s main character makes a glorious comeback

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Yuji Itadori, Jujutsu Kaisen's main character, has largely been sidelined for much of the series. However, recent power-ups have brought him to the limelight, as the fight between him and Sukuna rages on.

According to the spoilers for chapter 264, which is supposedly titled Inhuman Makyo Shinjuku Showdown, Part 36, Hana encounters Sukuna and would have been critically injured, but fortunately, Todo comes to the rescue, and then Yuji shows up. The focus then shifts to the fight between Sukuna and Yuji.

In the recently released raw scans, Yuji's determination and strength are both evident as he grabs Sukuna’s feet and throws him into a building. It is a glorious move. The following sequence is filled with intense back-and-forth attacks that create a high level of tension.

For some time, it seems that Yuji might be at a disadvantage because Sukuna has regained his Reverse Cursed Technique. However, Yuji cleverly allows Sukuna to hit him, revealing that it was a ploy as Yuji then unleashes his Domain. Sukuna is transported to what appears to be a train station.

Only the most skilled and elite sorcerers can execute a Domain Expansion. Up until this point, Jujutsu Kaisen's main character had not been able to perform this advanced technique. The chapter reveals that he learned about Domain Expansion through his body-swapping training with Atsuya Kusakabe.

It is expected that the one-on-one battle between Yuji and Sukuna within Yuji's Domain will prove to be a defining moment in the series. It may potentially lead to Yuji surpassing Gojo, who has been one of the strongest characters thus far.

How are fans rejoicing on social media?

Jujutsu Kaisen protagonist reveals his Domain Expansion in chapter 264 (Image via MAPPA)

Fans are delighted to witness Jujutsu Kaisen's main character finally gaining an upper hand against Sukuna. As expected, this development has generated a lot of chatter among fans on various social media platforms like X.

It seems as though Gege Akutami has impressed his readers with the humor and action-packed sequences in the latest issue. Most of the tweets reacting to Yuji Itadori’s Domain Expansion are filled with praise, celebrating him.

Here are some of the tweets from fans:

“Wuji Himtadori, never doubted my day 1 GOAT,” wrote a Jujutsu Kaisen fan.

“That’s my boy right there he’s him,” tweeted another.

A lot of fans feel vindicated as is evident from the following tweets.

“I WANT APOLOGIES FROM EVERY YUJI HATER RFN,” demanded an X user.

“im so glad ive been hyping this man for the entirety of this arc 😭 MY GOJO AND YUTA HATING HAS FINALLY PAID OFF,” gleefully wrote a fan.

“the man the myth the legend‼️” wrote yet another fan.

But Gege Akutami’s recent plot twist has not won everyone over.

“He's a fraud

He isn't the MC

Having a domain just puts him on equal standing with others, not above in any way,” wrote one X user displeased with the unnecessary hype surrounding the Jujutsu Kaisen main character.

“still one of the most mid MCs, along with Gonpachiro,” wrote another reader.

“Only took the whole cast to die 1st for Yuji to finally clutch the 50v1 😂😂😂💀

Truly the greatest MC 😌🙏,” another shared their opinion.

To truly win over everyone, if that is even possible, Gege Akutami will have to continue delivering bangers.