Jujutsu Kaisen: Unveiling Gege Akutami's Next Prey
Speculation grows as Jujutsu Kaisen fans ponder Gege Akutami's next victim Will it be Higuruma or Sukuna? Chapter 245's arrival intensifies the anticipation
The Shibuya arc of Jujutsu Kaisen resulted in the deaths of numerous beloved characters, leading fans to speculate on who may meet their end next. Death, gore, and heartbreak have become commonplace in Jujutsu Kaisen, with both cursed spirits and sorcerers frequently meeting their demise.
Gege Akutami's killing spree shows no mercy to any character in the manga. With each new chapter, the death toll rises, leaving fans to wonder which beloved character will meet their end next.
As we eagerly anticipate the release of Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 245 on December 18, let's delve into fan theories about who the next victim may be.
Fans speculate who will be Gege Akutami’s next victim
Following the devastating deaths of characters including Nanami, Naobito and Nobara in Jujutsu Kaisen’s Shibuya arc, fans are waiting to see what will happen next.
Yuji Itadori and Hiromi Higuruma’s upcoming fight with Ryomen Sukuna, along with the already activated Deadly Sentencing Domain Expansion, foreshadows another significant character death in Chapter 245.
Will Judgeman sentence Sukuna to death? Will Yuji and Higuruma confront the King of Curses? Could Gege Akutami surprise us with another unexpected twist?
Fans have taken to Reddit to speculate who the next death will be, with one name appears slightly more than the others: Higuruma.
Comment byu/AI__Gal from discussion inJuJutsuKaisen
How Higuruma could die
According to fans, the next death is most likely to be Higuruma’s, with many speculating that he would die once the trial is over.
In the Culling Game, Hiromi Higuruma, a former defense attorney and Grade 1 sorcerer, is a formidable player and unexpectedly becomes an ally of Yuji Itadori after initially being his enemy.
In Chapter 244, Hiromi Higuruma used his full Cursed Technique and Domain Expansion to finally defeat Sukuna and put him on trial for his crimes. This moment has been set up in the Jujutsu Kaisen manga as Higuruma's last chance to kill Sukuna once and for all. Higuruma's shikigami, Judgeman, has the power to find the defendant guilty of a capital crime, allowing Higuruma to use the Executioners sword, a weapon capable of killing Sukuna with a single strike.
However, Higuruma would still face the difficult task of striking Sukuna with the sword. If the predicted encounter between Higuruma and Sukuna occurs in Chapter 245, it is possible that Gege Akutami may choose the lawyer as the next character to be killed.
Besides, as one fan says “Gege loves giving the MC more mental breakdowns.” And losing Higuruma would be a huge blow to Yuji Itadori.
How Sukuna could die
Sukuna himself is another name that has emerged. Despite the seemingly unbeatable nature of the King of Curses, some fans believe that Gege Akutami may be planning to deliver the ultimate surprise and conclude the story altogether.
Comment byu/AI__Gal from discussion inJuJutsuKaisen
Of course, everyone and anyone is on the table when it comes to Gege Akutami, but one fan took to Reddit to present a viable theory.
With Gojo out of the picture, it seems like Yuji Itadori may be destined to take down Sukuna. After the King of Curses targeted and killed everyone important to Yuji, it's understandable that Yuji would seek revenge for his friends with Higuruma’s executioner’s sword.
Curious about who might be the next to meet their end in Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 245? Find out on December 18.
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Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z fan of Jujutsu Kaisen, I am eagerly anticipating the release of Chapter 245 and speculating about who Gege Akutami will choose as the next victim. The Shibuya arc left us reeling from the deaths of beloved characters, and the stakes have only gotten higher since then. I can't help but feel a sense of dread and excitement as I wonder who will be next.
The possibility of Higuruma's death is particularly intriguing. His alliance with Yuji and his determination to defeat Sukuna make him a compelling character, and his potential sacrifice would have a significant impact on the story. On the other hand, the idea of Sukuna himself meeting his end is equally tantalizing. As the ultimate antagonist, his defeat would be a major turning point for the series.
