Jujutsu Kaisen fans outraged at Satoru Gojo death in the new chapter of manga, prompting a backlash against the author, Gege Akutami.
The anticipated confrontation between Gojo, the formidable sorcerer, and Sukuna, the King of Curses, had been the major feature from its start. After a dramatic fight in which Gojo sacrificed Shinjuku to overcome Mahoraga and Sukuna, Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 235 closed with Gojo’s seeming triumph.
The last chapter took an emotionally intense turn as it unveiled the unexpected death of Gojo. This shocking revelation left fans in a state of disbelief and ignited extensive discussions about Akutami’s narrative decisions. Disheartened supporters took to social media, with a significant number expressing their sadness and disappointment on X/Twitter.
These fans believe that Gojo’s importance in the manga deserved a different outcome. Gojo has played a pivotal role in the manga. and his immense popularity among fans only heightened the emotional weight of his passing.
While character deaths are a common trope in manga, Gojo death stood out as exceptionally impactful because of his crucial role in the story.
Jujutsu Kaisen Shibuya arc is currently streaming on Crunchyroll.
