Jujutsu Kaisen has once again sparked conversation about Megumi Fushiguro, thanks to a recent fan art inspired by the Invincible War, which gained significant popularity on X (formerly Twitter). Created by user @jjeanlll, this artwork presents a multiverse perspective of Megumi, eliciting a wave of reactions from the fandom.
Megumi Fushiguro remains one of the most debated figures in the Jujutsu Kaisen universe, largely due to various plot avenues that developers chose not to pursue. This fan art has reignited discussions surrounding the “Potential Man” moniker frequently associated with him during the manga’s run, as many believe his capabilities haven’t been fully realized.
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Fan Art Revival: Megumi Fushiguro and the “Potential Man”Jokes
The aforementioned fan art showcases Megumi in various hypothetical scenarios drawn from the Invincible War arc, illustrating alternate versions of him based on divergent life choices. These varied representations include concepts such as possessing a Heavenly Restriction, descending from the Zen’in Clan, or even transforming into a Curse, among others.
This piece rapidly gained traction online, attracting admiration for its artistic quality while simultaneously bringing back the references to Megumi as “Potential Man.”Fans believe this resonates with Megumi’s perceived underdevelopment, particularly as author Gege Akutami has not capitalized on his promising storyline.
Megumi’s Underdeveloped Potential: A Character Analysis
While it’s true that several characters in the series exhibit similar shortcomings, Megumi stands out due to his position as a co-protagonist alongside Yuji Itadori. His narrative connections, particularly meaningful ones, have not been explored adequately, leading to narrative inconsistencies.
Megumi’s reputation as the “Potential Man”is underscored by his capacity to become a powerful sorcerer through his Ten Shadows Cursed Technique, which has been showcased effectively, notably when Ryomen Sukuna applied it against Satoru Gojo—something Megumi himself has yet to achieve.
Moreover, the absence of depth in his relationship with his father, Toji Fushiguro, and his singular focus on his sister, Tsumiki Fushiguro, lends itself to an underdeveloped character arc. This lack of narrative fulfillment culminates in a resolution that appears rushed, leaving his future ambiguous and unresolved.
“Multiverse of Potential man plot-twist, they’re all mid level fighters and even Nobara can squad wipe them,”someone commented on X.
“I just thought of it, but since there are 13 of them, apart from the one we know and the braindead megumi, the other 11 can each summoning another of the 12 heavely generals other than Mahoraga,”another person said.
“Not a single one of them doing anything remotely useful but still sick so we’ll be forgiving this one time,”someone else wrote.
Overall, the recent fan art and the associated memes have been embraced by the Jujutsu Kaisen community, showcasing both their enthusiasm for Megumi and their creativity in poking fun at his unrealized potential.