This article contains **spoilers** from Jujutsu Kaisen.
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- Megumi was initially envisioned as the protagonist of Jujutsu Kaisen.
- Gege Akutami had originally intended for Megumi to serve as Sukuna’s vessel before shifting focus to Yuji Itadori.
- The early conceptualizations by Gege ultimately shaped the narrative, leading to Megumi’s eventual role as Sukuna’s vessel.
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Megumi as the Initial Protagonist
Gege Akutami’s journey in crafting Jujutsu Kaisen has revealed intriguing possibilities, especially regarding character roles. In the initial drafts prior to serialization in *Jump*, Akutami did not envision Yuji Itadori as the lead protagonist. Instead, his original vision featured Megumi Fushiguro, who is currently one of Yuji’s closest allies and a significant character throughout the series.
In those early phases, Akutami anticipated that Megumi would not only play a central role but also serve as the vessel for Sukuna, the King of Curses, shaking up expectations for fans.
Transition of Focus in the Story
Impact of Gege’s Early Concepts
Ultimately, Akutami’s first concept was deemed too monotonous, prompting a pivotal shift in direction. As a result, Megumi transitioned to a supporting role, while Yuji was elevated to the central character, leading to the beloved storyline that fans have embraced today.
Megumi’s Role as Sukuna’s Vessel
Notably, the echoes of Gege’s initial ideas are still present within the overarching narrative. In an unexpected twist, Megumi Fushiguro did indeed evolve into Sukuna’s vessel, a plot arc that Akutami had always intended to explore. It suggests that early character concepts continued to exert influence over the development of the story, even after the primary focus shifted.
As the series progresses, fans anticipate that Akutami may continue to share insights about how early ideas shaped key events in Jujutsu Kaisen.
The much-anticipated final chapter, JJK 271, was released on September 29, 2024. Fans can catch up on the complete series through the Manga Plus and Shonen Jump apps.