Jujutsu Kaisen Brutally Failed One Powerful Character & It Wasn’t Gojo

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Just a heads-up: if you’re not caught up with the *Jujutsu Kaisen* manga, this contains spoilers! I’ve been following *Jujutsu Kaisen* and, despite how popular it is, it’s faced some criticism, particularly regarding how certain characters’ stories end. It’s a dark series, so tragedy is expected, but some conclusions haven’t sat well with fans. The death of Gojo, especially, caused a huge uproar – a lot of people felt it wasn’t handled well. It’s been about two years since then, and the initial shock has faded. While many were upset about Gojo, the series delivered a really exciting Sukuna Raid, featuring a massive battle with most of the male characters fighting the main villain, which helped to win some fans back.

Although fans were shocked by Gojo’s death, many feel the treatment of Yuki Tsukumo in Jujutsu Kaisen was even more disappointing. As the only female Special Grade Sorcerer, Yuki was more experienced than both Gojo and Geto, and her character held immense promise, particularly with her unique and compelling dream. Sadly, her story was cut short during her battle with Kenjaku, and she was largely ignored for the rest of the series – a missed opportunity for a truly impactful storyline.

Yuki Could’ve Been Iconic, But She Didn’t Get the Spotlight She Deserved

Action-packed anime aimed at young men, like *Jujutsu Kaisen*, often feature fewer strong female characters compared to male ones. That’s why characters like Yuki immediately stand out. She’s not only strikingly beautiful, but also incredibly powerful. While Gojo wants to reform the jujutsu world from within, Yuki has a much larger goal: to completely eliminate curses from existence.

She journeyed extensively, seeking to understand why most sorcerers originate from Japan. Arriving in Shibuya alongside other sorcerers, she, like Yuta, was unable to prevent the unfolding disaster. Despite this, Yuki joined forces with the remaining sorcerers, working to find a way to release Gojo from the Prison Realm. Her unique ability, Star Rage, was considered the most powerful and overwhelming technique among them. It allowed her to increase her own mass and that of her Shikigami, Garuda, to incredible levels, and its effects were far more significant than they initially appeared.

I remember watching her battle with Kenjaku – she was the only one who managed to create a black hole like that, it was incredible. The fight itself was really building up, especially with Choso helping out while she kept attacking. It was a shock when she died so quickly, and her last words to Choso were genuinely touching. But honestly, *Jujutsu Kaisen* is mostly about the action and what happens next in the story, so those emotional scenes don’t really stay with you for very long.

Yuki’s Wasted Potential Is Still Disappointing

The show quickly killed off the character after she began to act, though she had been briefly featured earlier, particularly during Gojo’s Past Arc, which explored her motivations. This made her conflict with Kenjaku a standout moment. Yuki believed humanity should overcome curses and end the cycle of suffering, while Kenjaku aimed to unlock all of humanity’s potential through chaos and conflict, hoping to usher in a new era for Jujutsu.

The character’s beliefs gave the story more substance, and she was driven by a desire to make a real difference. While someone else might have continued her work towards a better future, that didn’t happen. Adding to the mystery, she was also a Star Plasma Vessel, a significant detail the show only hinted at and never fully explained. Even in the recent *Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo* arc, curses continue to cause unexplained disappearances throughout the country. Hopefully, we’re finally getting closer to understanding where Jujutsu sorcery comes from.

The situation may be linked to the Simurians, aliens who found that a small part of Japan’s population shared their abilities. Despite her death during the Culling Game Arc, much about this character remains a mystery. It was particularly frustrating for fans that, even though she was popular, she wasn’t featured in the final illustration when the series ended. While Gojo received a satisfying conclusion, this character stands out as a prime example of unrealized potential.

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2025-09-27 21:10