10 Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Sequels That Would Have Been Better Than Modulo (& Without the Aliens)

The incredibly popular manga Jujutsu Kaisen concluded in a way that left fans feeling both satisfied and wanting more. The follow-up manga, Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, jumps ahead in time to explore new threats from outer space, but this shift feels out of place compared to the dark and emotional core of Gege Akutami’s original series. This new direction, focusing on cosmic events, feels jarring and quickly moves past the significant emotional consequences faced by the characters. Instead of introducing alien threats, Akutami could have explored the rich world he already built, delving into the histories of ancient spirits or focusing on the lives of those left behind after the main story. These would have been more fitting and compelling spinoffs.

I often wondered if the later movies could have focused more on what made the first one so special – really developing the characters and digging deeper into the historical setting. That might have given fans the emotional connection they were originally looking for, instead of shifting towards aliens and outer space.

10) The Human Tragedy of the Disgraced One

Before becoming the terrifying, four-armed curse he is known as, Ryomen Sukuna was once a human living in Japan’s harsh Heian Era. A story exploring his life and how he gained power would solve many mysteries about his past. Watching Sukuna deal with the magic and political conflicts of that time would make him a more understandable villain—perhaps even revealing a hint of his human side—and shed light on his motivations in the present. This wouldn’t be about turning him into a good guy, but about understanding the person he was before he became a curse.

I’m really excited by the idea of a prequel that explores the truly frightening era when Cursed Energy was at its strongest, and sorcery was still wild and dangerous – basically, a time when everything was being figured out through brutal experience. For me, it would be amazing to see the series’ most famous villain rooted in a gritty, realistic past, instead of turning his backstory into something sci-fi or space-related. It feels like that would make him even more terrifying and impactful!

9) The Lost Mission in the Heart of Africa

As the main characters deal with destruction and loss in Shibuya, Yuta Okkotsu was overseas in Africa, following orders from Gojo and training with sorcerer Miguel Oduol. A series focused on Yuta’s time abroad would take the story outside of Japan, showing how cursed energy works in different countries. During his year-long training with Miguel, Yuta would learn to better control his incredibly powerful abilities, including his connection with Rika. This story would bridge the gap between the events of Jujutsu Kaisen 0 and Yuta’s return after the Shibuya Incident, and it would explore a continent rich with unique legends, old curses, and previously unseen magical techniques.

I think the story could really focus on Yuta’s mission to find the Black Rope – it’s this incredibly rare item that can disrupt strong abilities. This search would be a great way to finally reveal more about Miguel’s past, which is a total mystery right now, and build out a really detailed, worldwide history for the series. Honestly, watching Yuta develop from a unsure kid into the skilled fighter we see when he returns to Japan would feel much more satisfying than that abrupt, out-of-nowhere cosmic event, Modulo.

8) Gojo and Megumi’s Early Relationship

I often think about the years between when Gojo took Megumi in and the start of everything we saw in the series – there’s so much story potential there. Imagine a show focused on their everyday lives. Gojo, who never really had a childhood himself, trying to raise Megumi, who was carrying the weight of his family’s past. It feels like it could have been a beautiful, if unconventional, story of two lonely people building a family amidst all the danger they faced, and just… growing up together.

Exploring the development of Gojo and Megumi’s relationship – from a reluctant agreement based on Toji Fushiguro’s dying wish to a sincere respect – would make the original series’ ending even more impactful. There’s huge potential in showing Megumi first learning to use the Ten Shadows technique, and seeing Gojo, still a young sorcerer himself, awkwardly try to guide him. This approach would focus on the characters’ emotional journeys, revealing the human side of Gojo’s immense power and his special connection with his favorite student.

7) The Zenin and Okkotsu Family Legacy

Fans were surprised to learn that Maki Zenin and Yuta eventually started a family, though we didn’t get to see how that happened. A series focusing on their journey – from dealing with the trauma of their teenage years to Yuta becoming the head of the Gojo clan – would have been very powerful. It would have been compelling to see Maki’s tough exterior give way as she became a mother, and to watch Yuta balance his immense power with the responsibilities of home life, offering a realistic look at healing and finding love after a devastating war.

The story of Maki and Yuta’s deaths – Maki passing first, followed by Yuta dying of a broken heart – felt rushed in Modulo and deserved a more detailed telling. A sequel could have beautifully explored their life together and the legacy they created through the sorcerers they mentored. It would have been a moving illustration of how love, while often painful, can also be the most wonderful thing in life.

6) Eternity Within the Prison Realm

What happened to Gojo while he was trapped in the Prison Realm is still a major question in the series. While the outside world faced the chaos of the Culling Game and Sukuna’s plans, the most powerful sorcerer was stuck in a strange, timeless place filled with skeletons. A follow-up story focusing on psychological horror could have shown what he experienced mentally – dealing with loneliness, his past mistakes, and the shocking discovery that something had possessed his former friend’s body. This situation would be ideal for a deep, thought-provoking look at his character and how far the human mind can be pushed.

The story could have focused on Gojo’s inner struggles with painful memories, rather than an external threat like an invasion. This approach would have allowed for appearances from characters like Toji, Geto, and his students through flashbacks or dream sequences, making it unclear what was real and what was influenced by the Prison Realm. Exploring his fight to stay mentally strong – or how close he came to breaking – would have made his eventual return to fighting even more impactful and his final battle feel truly deserved.

5) Geto’s Life Directly After Jujutsu High

Geto’s past – his life on the run from the jujutsu world and his leadership of a dangerous group – would make a compelling, politically charged thriller. A side story could explore how he built his inner circle, particularly focusing on his relationship with Nanako and Mimiko, the twin sisters he rescued before tragically destroying their village and going into hiding. Seeing him navigate his real affection for the twins and his remaining friends, Gojo and Shoko, alongside his increasing disdain for humanity (“monkeys”), would offer a haunting yet understanding portrayal of how he became fully radicalized.

The narrative could center on the everyday workings of his cult, revealing how he exploited those without magical abilities to finance his ambitions and discarded them once they’d served their purpose. This would offer a deeper look into the world briefly shown in the Hidden Inventory arc, giving a more human side to the marginalized sorcerers who felt ignored and forgotten by the larger jujutsu community. Focusing on the realistic impact of trauma and the power of belief systems is much more engaging than introducing an unrelated, cosmic conflict that moves away from the series’ established dark and complex themes.

4) Yuki Tsukumo‘s Untapped Potential

Yuki Tsukumo was a uniquely powerful sorcerer who didn’t participate in missions. Instead, she traveled the world, searching for a way to get rid of Cursed Energy altogether. A story about her travels could have greatly expanded the series’ understanding of the world and its magic. By exploring ancient sites and different magical practices from around the globe, it would have revealed that the source of curses isn’t exclusive to Japan.

Yuki’s journey to understand the soul and her experiences with various cultures had the potential to become the central philosophy of the series. A spin-off focused on her would let her become a proactive character with her own goals – specifically, finding the cure she’s always wanted. This would create a dynamic, exciting story that delves into the secret supernatural side of the world, and finally give Yuki the chance to truly stand out.

3) Choso’s Century of Silence

For more than a hundred years, Choso and his brothers were known only as “Cursed Wombs” – aware of their surroundings but unable to move. A separate story could explore this time using a non-traditional structure, focusing on Choso’s inner growth and the deep connection he shared with his siblings. The idea of being trapped and helpless for so long, sensing the world change while only experiencing your brothers’ pain, is incredibly unsettling.

The narrative would explore how the Death Paintings began and reveal the extent of Noritoshi Kamo’s wickedness. By the time Choso is born, readers will fully grasp why he’s so determined to protect his brothers and why he ultimately betrays Kenjaku to fight alongside Yuji. Telling Choso’s story as a gothic horror tale would stay true to the series’ core themes – focusing on the suffering of those who are cast aside – rather than adding unrelated, over-the-top threats from the outside world.

2) The Itadori’s Dark Family Bloodline

The story of Yuji’s family hides a disturbing secret: his grandfather, Wasuke Itadori, was actually the reborn spirit of Sukuna’s twin brother, whom Sukuna consumed before he was born. A prequel focusing on how Kenjaku found this specific reincarnation with the goal of using the family’s bloodline to create the ideal body for Sukuna (Yuji) would make a compelling and frightening psychological horror story.

The story could have delved deeper into Wasuke’s character and, more importantly, explored the seemingly peaceful life of his son, Yuji Itadori, which masked a heartbreaking reality: his wife, Kaori, hadn’t simply died, but was resurrected and replaced by Kenjaku, who was using her as part of a larger scheme. This would reveal the truth about Yuji’s birth and explain the surprising connection between him and his greatest foe. By focusing on the tragic history within the Itadori family, the series could have created a more relatable and emotional foundation for Yuji’s origins, instead of relying on the complex storylines involving aliens that dominate the later part of the series.

1) Rebuilding a Broken World

The most natural next step for the story would be to continue directly after the intense battle in Shinjuku. Japan is devastated, the leaders of the jujutsu world are gone, and everyone now knows about curses. The story would then focus on Megumi, Nobara, and Yuji as they try to rebuild a broken society, cope with their loss, and move forward without a teacher.

Rather than starting a completely new story, the sequel should focus on the emotional journeys of the characters fans already care about. Exploring their struggles with trauma, a troubled political climate, and rebuilding Tokyo would provide a more satisfying conclusion than the original ending. Ultimately, it would be a story about Gojo’s impact and the characters’ ability to overcome adversity, demonstrating that the true power of Jujutsu Kaisen lies in its characters’ strength and perseverance.

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2025-12-21 21:17