how to theorize sukuna’s true goal using only textual evidence from the manga

I still remember the first time I tried to explain cursed spirits to a newcomer at a convention panel — and watched their eyes glaze over when I started with "well, it's complicated." Over the years of writing for Jujutsukaisen Co (https://www.jujutsukaisen.co.uk) and digging through the manga and anime, I've noticed a handful of misconceptions that keep showing up in fandom discussions. Some are harmless shorthand, others actively warp how...

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I photograph a lot of cosplays for the site and for my own projects, and over the years I’ve picked up a handful of practical tricks that turn a good Jujutsu Kaisen costume into an image that really feels like it belongs inside the world of the series. Below I’ll walk you through lighting, posing, camera choices, makeup and editing — everything I personally consider when I want a polished, professional-looking cosplay shoot.Know the vibe...

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I’ve spent a lot of time rereading scenes and listening to performances to figure out what makes Kanna’s lines land the way they do. Her dialogue is deceptively simple on the page, but it’s packed with tone, history, and intention — and that’s exactly the kind of thing I love to unpack. In this guide I want to share the tools I use to read Kanna’s dialogue choices: how to spot tone, how to pull out subtext, and how to judge what’s...

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I love picking at the tiny moments in Jujutsu Kaisen — the way a glance is held too long, an offhand line delivered with a crooked smile, or a gesture that seems to repeat later with lethal intent. Those subtle beats are the storytelling breadcrumbs that hint at future alliances and betrayals, and as someone who re-watches scenes for fun (and work), I’m constantly looking for them. Below I share the small, easily-missed character moments...

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If you're anything like me, the announcement of a new manga arc for Jujutsu Kaisen feels equal parts thrilling and terrifying: thrilling because we get fresh story beats and character development, terrifying because there's always so much to catch up on and so many loose threads to tie together before the chapters start dropping. Over the years I’ve developed a ritual for preparing myself—mentally and practically—so I can savor every twist...

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I’ve always been fascinated by the quiet gears that turn a story behind the scenes — those supporting players who never occupy the spotlight but whose choices, values, and deaths ripple outward and reshape everything. When I ask myself which supporting character in Jujutsu Kaisen had the biggest unseen impact on the plot, my mind returns, again and again, to Kento Nanami. He’s not the loudest or flashiest presence, but his influence on...

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Attempting Choso's blood-style makeup is one of those cosplay choices that looks spectacular in photos but can be deceptively challenging in practice. I've tackled this look a few times—both for shoots and conventions—and learned the hard way which shortcuts work and which create problems (hello, stained clothes and irritated skin). In this guide I'll walk you through everything I wish I'd known before my first attempt: prep, products,...

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Season 1 of Jujutsu Kaisen moves fast, but if you rewatch with an eye for detail you'll notice the anime quietly seeds a lot of future payoffs. I love hunting these little beats — they make the series feel meticulously planned, and they reward patient viewers when later arcs land. Below I unpack subtle moments from Season 1 that I think hint at later developments. Some are visual cues, some are throwaway lines, and some are tonal choices that...

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I’ve been buying Jujutsu Kaisen merch since the moment Gojo Satoru stole my heart, and over the years I’ve learned the hard way how to tell a gorgeous official jacket from a flimsy knockoff that falls apart after one wear. Whether you’re collecting figures, hunting down a Yuji hoodie for cosplay, or buying limited-edition prints, knowing how to spot authentic merch will save you money, disappointment, and a closet full of sad, stretched...

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When a friend asks me how to dive into Jujutsu Kaisen without getting lost, I always start with one clear preference: do you want to follow the story in chronological order, or do you want the viewing experience that maximizes emotional impact and reveals? Those two goals don't always match, so I built three different story-first watch orders based on what most newcomers actually want. Below you'll find a clear, practical path for each approach,...

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