Gege Akutami has a unique way of storytelling that has been evident in the 271 chapters of Jujutsu Kaisen and its prequel. It was one of the many reasons why fans were so captivated by the manga when it first came out. While it may have dipped gradually, there is no denying that when it started out, there was a certain flair to it that made it one of the best.
The series is filled to the brim with fight sequences that would make every page turn worthwhile. Some of the most evident examples are Gojo vs Sukuna, Kenjaku vs Takaba, and Itadori vs Choso. They were all unique in a way yet held the same kind of thrill that makes Jujutsu Kaisen such a joy.
Gege Akutami Tested the Limits of Jujutsu Kaisen’s Characters
There is a consistent pattern in Gege Akutami’s writing that becomes more than evident when the Jujutsu Kaisen mangaka is working on fight sequences. As brought to attention on Reddit, Akutami has a habit of letting characters shine while also taking away that shimmer when the time comes. To be more exact, the stronger character becomes stronger and weaker at the same time.
Jogo, Mahito, and Choso are three massively strong characters within the series, those that have showcased their strength of multiple occasions. They have been shown to strike terror in various instances and could even be seen as major villains. At the same time, they met their end or lost fights that could otherwise have been taken as nothing but a piece of case. It is within the manga’s patterns to show characters with potential and then prove to the audience that at times, that noticed potential is simply unrealistic expectations.
It isn’t strength alone that makes a powerful character and they were there to prove that. Throughout the series, they develop as characters, some as villains and others who become heroes. For Akutami, it would seem like their personal favorite to put these characters to the test only to prove in the end that it wasn’t enough.
Strong but Not Strong Enough
Fans have noticed this pattern as well, pointing to the fact that Gege Akutami alone doesn’t utilize this technique but also Akira Toriyama. In fact, this method is most commonly seen, especially in the rivalry between Goku and Vegeta. Fans have even gone so far as to dub it as ‘the Vegeta effect.’ In simpler terms, it could be classified as a character that is comparatively strong but not strong enough to deal with the big bad of the story and respective arcs.
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It directs the attention to these characters, showing their power level and just how capable they are but also keeping in mind to draw the line. Jogo was strong but not enough to fight against Sukuna and Gojo. Mahito had his power but fell short when facing Itadori. Nanami could defeat anyone but not Mahito. Choso was a Cursed Womb but that wasn’t enough in front of Kenjaku and Sukuna.
All of these characters learned the hard way that even they have their limits. Vegeta is someone who has experienced this the most rivaling Goku’s power but never managing to match or surpass it. This makes him capable of dealing with smaller foes when at most times, the bigger villains would be left for Goku to deal the final blow.
Jujutsu Kaisen is available to watch on Crunchyroll.
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