Jujutsu Kaisen: 9 Characters Who Got The Best Endings in The Manga

Key Takeaways

• Yuuta survives after a tense battle with Sukuna, emerging stronger.
• Megumi reclaims his body from Sukuna and becomes a survivor in the end.
• Yuji defeats Sukuna and retires to a peaceful life, ending the curse.

Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen manga is, without doubt, one of the biggest shonen anime to come out in recent years. The series, lauded for its engrossing storytelling, multi-faceted likable characters, deep world-building, and violent fantasy lore, has finally come to an end after six years.

Still, while the consensus regards JJK as one of the greatest anime of the past decade, some characters got less than happy endings, falling victim to a deathly fate or obscurity that left fans disappointed – an oversight only righted by the brilliant endings other major players received. Thanks to this welcome overcompensation, the following Jujutsu Kaisen characters rode off into anime sunset with the most befitting endings.

9 Yuuta Okkotsu

Became Stronger After The Battle With Sukuna

• Manga Debut: Chapter 0-1
• Anime Debute: Episode 6

Yuuta Okkotsu’s resilience and resolve in the fight against Sukuna shone brightly in his final arc. After his deadly fight against Sukuna, where his fate hung in the balance, fans expected his death but were instead teased that he would somehow survive the war.

True to speculation, in Chapter 269, Yuta returns with the help of Shoko Ieiri and Rika, who employ the Reverse Curse technique, preserving Yuuta’s body even after his brain was removed, allowing him to regain access to it. After a near-defeat, chaotic battle, Yuta emerges from a rubble of personal struggles to an impactful ending as a leading sorcerer.

8 Megumi Fushiguro

Reclaimed His Body And Became A Survivor

• Manga Debut: Chapter 1
• Anime Debute: Episode 1

As a central player in the anime, Megumi Fushiguro had one of the most exciting endings, lauded for the rich character development, thematic resonance, and depth.

After Chapter 212, it was confirmed that Megumi was not dead; Sukuna was using his body. But things take a turn for good when Sukuna dies and Megumi regains control of his body. In the final chapters, Megumi is seen making good recovery, recovering his willpower, taking charge of his destiny, and becoming one of the remarkable survivors in the battle against Sukuna.

7 Yuji Itadori

Defeats Sukuna And Retires To A Life Of Normalcy

• Manga Debut: Chapter 1
• Anime Debute: Episode 1

Yuji gives Sukuna the chance to atone for his sins and put an end to the endless cycle of curses before striking him with a blow that forces the King of Curses out of Megumi’s body. As the domain collapses, Yuji gives Satoru one final chance at redemption. However, Sukunu rejects his compassion and scorns him before disintegrating.

With Sukuna finally defeated, Itadori Yuji discards the last Sukuna finger and retires to a life of normalcy in Jujutsu High to recover from the battle. Finally, he’s seen walking around Tokyo after a final mission alongside Nobara and Megumi, settling into a picturesque life.

6 Hiromi Higuruma

Stands Tall After The Shinjuku Showdown

Rumors of Hiromi Higuruma being the next Gojo Satoru didn’t amount to much. However, it still doesn’t change that he was one of the most formidable characters and special talents in the manga – even managing to impress Sukuna himself during a battle in chapter 247 – gaining mastery of his cursed technique, despite being a sorcerer for only two months.

Unfortunately, despite his will and strength, Sukuna overpowered him and suffered the gruesome fate of death, like most characters in the series. In that chapter, Higuruma’s death was certain. Later, in chapter 269, a shocking turn of events reveals that Higuruma is still alive, and he continues to prove his extreme talent, becoming one of the survivors of the Shinjuku Showdown.

5 Kento Nanami

Even In Death, He Smiled So Peacefully

• Manga Debut: Chapter 18
• Anime Debute: Episode 8

Nanami died a hero in a pivotal and emotional scene in the Shibuya Incident arc. As one of the most beloved and popular characters of Jujutsu Kaisen, there was no better way for him to go than with a smile and satisfaction on his face. After surviving a brutal attack by Jogo, Nanami is caught off guard by Mahito, who finishes off Nanami using his cursed technique.

Nanami’s last moments are deeply moving. He reflects on his life, his choices, and the responsibility of being a jujutsu sorcerer, and his legacy lives on to inspire younger sorcerers, particularly Yuji.

4 Suguru Geto

Opened His Arms To Death At The Feet Of His Friend

• Manga Debut: Chapter 0-2
• Anime Debute: Episode 5

After Riko’s death, Geto takes to the dark side, much to the disorientation of fans, developing misanthropic views of humanity and leading him to become a curse user. From being a skilled sorcerer and Satoru Gojo’s closest friend, Geto becomes one of the most beautifully written antagonists in the manga.

Ultimately, he suffers death at the hands of his old friend, Gojo. In a climactic battle, Gojo defeats Geto, who finds resolution at death’s door, reflecting on their shared history and the choices that led him down his dark path. Geto’s death reinforces the series’ themes of friendship and the burdens of power; his character contributes to shaping the overarching conflict in the Jujutsu Kaisen world.

3 Choso

Sacrificed Himself For His Brother

• Manga Debut: Chapter 60
• Anime Debute: Episode 24

Gege Akutami is no stranger to brutally eliminating characters, so much so that fans joked that, by the end of the series, there would be one left alive – a joke that pirouetted with the death of Choso, Yuji’s “big brother.”

In chapter 259, Choso sacrifices himself to protect Yuji from a violent attack from Sukuna. Their final moments, spent in an imaginary world, are poignant, with Choso leaving big brother nuggets for Yuji. His character represents a familial bond and what it means to protect those one cares for.

2 Jogo

Received Acknowledgment From The King Of Curses

• Manga Debut: Chapter 10
• Anime Debute: Episode 5

Every dog has its day – Jogo’s came rather splendidly. In a heated battle between Sukuna and Jogo, Sukuna made a deal with Jogo and agreed to grant one request if he could strike him. Jogo, being one of the fastest sorcerers, didn’t stand a chance against Sukuna. The King of Curses emerged victorious, burning Jogo’s body to ash, and fans agreed that there was no better way for him to die.

Jogo’s defeat by Sukuna is notable not only for his antagonist arc but also for the larger narrative, as it proves Sukuna’s role as a major threat and sets the stage for further conflicts.

1 Sukuna

In A Battle That He Dominated, He Fought To His Fill

• Manga Debut: Chapter 1
• Anime Debute: Episode 1

Alas, even the King of Curses suffers a fatal blow by the daunting duo of Yuji and Nobara. Months of the battle against Sukuna reaches a climax in chapter 268, in a face-off between him and the two sorcerers, after fighting multiple other sorcerers throughout the arc, proving a worthy antagonist till the end.

Things reached full throttle after Gojo’s death, when Yuji grew stronger on the battlefield as Sukuna’s strength waned. Yuji delivered the final blow, a powerful black flash that marked the end of Sukuna’s terror. Yuji, ever so compassionate, gave Sukuna the chance to try living with him. But the King of Curses rejected the offer, choosing to die as a curse rather than survive in Yuji’s body. Sukuna’s death marked a fitting conclusion for the arc and brought an end to the curse that had plagued Japan for generations.