This article contains spoilers from the final arc of Jujutsu Kaisen.
Important takeaways
- Jujutsu Kaisen ends with Chapter 271 next week, leaving fans both excited and sad.
- The final battle with a new curse user will be fought by Yuji, Megumi and Nobara.
- The mystery of Gojo's fate after the Shinjuku Showdown will likely be resolved in the final chapter.
Jujutsu Kaisen will finally end next week, and fans are incredibly happy, but sad at the same time. It's safe to say that JJK is a story that has touched the hearts of many people all over the world over the years. Yuji's journey has been spectacular to say the least, and fans have also seen a brilliant cast, most of which have been exciting for fans to watch over the years.
Now, however, the series is coming to an end, and JJK chapter 271 will finally see Yuji, Nobara, and Megumi, for one last time before the author, Gege Akutami, closes the curtain on the series.
Yuji, Megumi and Nobara vs The New Curse User
- The final battle is about to be fought
- Fans await Gege's announcement
Quite simply, one of the main plot points in JJK chapter 271 will be the curse user that was introduced in the previous chapter. Of course, fans haven't seen this curse user yet, but based on what was talked about in the previous episode, this curse user might just be very strong. The curse user has affected a woman, although it is not serious at this point. According to Megumi, there is no malicious intent, but things could be very different as the story progresses. According to Megumi, this curse user is at least of a semi-1st grade or higher level, with the potential ability to suppress how strong it truly is. Fans absolutely cannot wait to see what this curse user has to offer in the next chapter, and how Yuji, Megumi, and Nobara will go about exorcising this powerful individual.
With the three of us, this will be a walk in the park! – Yuji
Meanwhile, fans also know that the upcoming chapter will give readers time to see the three main characters of JJK combined. This is a great opportunity for them to show off what they've learned over the years, and maybe everyone will take their skills to the next level. Maybe this curse user will be strong enough to see Yuji use his domain expansion and Megumi to show that he has also completed his own. Perhaps Nobara will whip up some new techniques, and these are the things fans are incredibly excited to see in the upcoming chapter of JJK.
Jjk chapter 271 can also link this curse user to the Culling Game. Megumi believes that this person is a remaining player who was awakened by Kenjaku. Currently, fans don't know who this person is and what their goals are going forward, but things are looking really exciting in this story.
Is Gojo's return in Jujutsu Kaisen imminent?
No information on Gojo's fate has been released yet
JJK Chapter 271 is also likely to address the mystery of Gojo's return. As it stands, fans know nothing about what happened to Gojo Satoru. Things are especially weird when it comes to Gojo, and that's because the author doesn't even seem to acknowledge his death. In the previous chapter of the series, Tsumiki, who fans know is Megumi's sister, was seen getting her own grave, and closure was delivered to fans regarding this particular character. However, the same has not been done at all for Gojo. What's even more surprising is that fans don't even know what happened to Gojo after the Shinjuku Showdown. Yuji mentioned talking to Gojo in person, but other than that, nothing has been revealed about this character's death, which is incredibly shocking, to say the least.
Goodbye, Gojo Satoru! I will never forget you as long as I live! – Sukuna
Maybe Gege is doing this for a reason, and Gojo is alive. There are plenty of hints in the story that suggest he may have survived, and as it stands, this may very well be true. Regardless, there isn't much left to theorize about, either JJK Chapter 271 is the last in the entire series. If Gojo is indeed alive, fans will find out next week, and finally the long debate of whether or not there is a possibility of Gojo returning will be settled once and for all. These are the main aspects of the story that JJK chapter 271 will cover, and fans absolutely cannot wait to see it.
Of course, there are also many other loose ends in the story that still need to be tied up, but it is not possible for the author to do all that in just a couple of pages. Obviously, fans will have many unsatisfied conclusions regarding JJK's ending, and whether or not these plot points will be addressed and the proper conclusion will be delivered regarding these loose ends depends on what the future of the story is from here on out.
The Future of Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen may continue with a sequel
With Jujutsu Kaisen is coming to an end, fans are wondering if the story will really end or not. As it appears, JJK ends with chapter 271, and this was also confirmed by the author. Whether the story will end forever, or if there will be a part 2, or some other sequel, remains to be seen. As it stands, the direction JJK is headed seems pretty confusing, and it doesn't feel like the story is ending. If it really is, then the author is really not doing a good job of portraying the correct ending of the series.
Likewise, fans also know that there will be a big announcement with the final chapter of JJK next week. Meanwhile, the editor recently teased that there is a lot more to come when it comes to JJK and if it's just a message to hype the final chapter, or if there really is a possibility for JJK to continue, fans will know very soon. Hopefully things will be settled next week and fans will have something to celebrate too.
Of course, if JJK doesn't continue, fans will simply have to make do with what they got here, and hope that Gege Akutami returns to jump in later with a new series of his own. Regardless of how the story ends next week, there's absolutely no disputing the fact that the author deserves some rest. Obviously, knowing that Gege has struggled a lot when it comes to delivering weekly chapters, especially as of late, he has earned this rest, regardless of what fans think of his ending.
Jujutsu Kaisen has been one hell of a ride for all readers, and of course, while it has had its ups and downs, there's absolutely no discrediting the fact that this story has changed modern Shonen in many ways and given fans countless moments of joy , regardless of whether the Jujutsu Kaisen should continue or not.
Jujutsu Kaisen's final chapter, JJK 271, will be released on September 29, 2024.
