Kinji Hakari's Fate in Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Unveiled

244 chapters of Jujutsu Kaisen have been released so far, and the next one is set to be released in just a few days. The story has seen significant progress with multiple important events happening all at once. However, with Gojo Satoru absent and Ryomen Sukuna's return, the situation is less than ideal.

Following a battle with Fumihiko Takaba, Yuta Okkotsu has just decapitated Kenjaku, while Itadori Yuji and Hiromi Higuruma are heading into battle against Sukuna. As familiar faces are eliminated, viewers are left wondering about the condition of Kinji Hakari.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Is Kinji Hakari still alive?

Kinji Hakari as seen in the Jujutsu Kaisen manga (Image via Gege Akutami, Sheuisha)

In the current Jujutsu Kaisen manga, Kinji Hakari is still alive and active. In chapter 240, he was discussing with Shiu Kong, Yuta Okkotsu, Mei Mei, and Hana Kurusu about the plans to confront Kenjaku and handle the Culling Games before Gojo's battle with Sukuna. In the latest chapter, he was seen joining other characters like Itadori Yuji, Choso, Hajime Kashimo, and others to strategize the best approach for confronting Sukuna while minimizing casualties.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Kinji Hakari is lucky to have survived so far

The initial strategy involved Takaba causing a distraction for Kenjaku, while Yuta would discreetly enter and eliminate him. On the other side, Kashimo was tasked with confronting Sukuna after Gojo, with Higuruma and Yuji ready to step in afterwards. It is unclear when Kinji Hakari will join the battle against the King of Curses.

The image shows Kashimo vs Hakari in the Jujutsu Kaisen manga (Image via Gege Akutami, Sheuisha)

On multiple occasions, Kinji Hakari narrowly escaped death. Most notably, during a fierce battle with Hajime Kashimo, where Kashimo had just defeated and dismembered Panda and was ready to deliver the final blow before being interrupted by Hakari.

During the fierce battle, a third-year student faced off against a reincarnated sorcerer. There were several close calls where Kashimo almost defeated his opponent, using his Cursed Technique to narrowly escape defeat.

The turning point came at the end of the fight when Kashimo depleted his Cursed Energy to deliver a potentially fatal blow. However, Hakari cleverly countered at the last moment, sacrificing his left arm to emerge victorious.

Kinji Hakari's Innate Technique and Doman Expansion

Hakari's unique innate technique is named Private Pure Love Train. It takes the form of a pachinko-style ability that is activated within his domain expansion. When in use, the domain becomes infused with the cursed technique and materializes Private Pure Love Train, a pachinko game inspired by a romance manga series with the same name.

The stakes are raised when Hakari employs his Domain Expansion, Idle Death Game, another pachinko-themed ability that creates a train station-like setting for a high-stakes gamble. Hakari's goal is to match three identical numbers in order to win a jackpot, with a mere 1 in 239 chance of success.

Final Thoughts

However, the true power of this technique is revealed when hitting the jackpot. For a total of 4 minutes and 11 seconds, Hakari is blessed with unlimited Cursed Energy, coinciding with the duration of the Private Pure Love Train theme song "Admiring You". This unlimited Cursed Energy allows Hakari to harness the Reverse Cursed Technique, enabling his body to automatically heal any damage and rendering him effectively invincible.

The return of Ryomen Sukuna and the emergence of Kenjaku's Culling Games have plunged the world of Jujutsu Society into turmoil. With the formidable Gojo Satoru defeated, the remaining hope lies in the hands of characters such as Yuji, Hana, Hakari, Higuruma, and other sorcerers who now stand as the last line of defense.

Yuji and Higuruma have joined the action in the latest chapter, with Higuruma successfully trapping Sukuna in his Cursed technique. Now, the trio of Yuji, Higuruma, and Sukuna face Judgeman in what could be the series' most significant trial. It is unclear when Hakari will have a chance to confront Sukuna and potentially change the course of events.

Editor's P/S

As a passionate fan of the Jujutsu Kaisen manga, I am thrilled to learn that Kinji Hakari is still alive and actively involved in the ongoing battles. His survival amidst fierce confrontations, including the intense fight with Hajime Kashimo, demonstrates his resilience and determination. Hakari's unique Innate Technique, Private Pure Love Train, adds an exciting element of chance and strategy to the battles, making him a formidable opponent.

The introduction of the Domain Expansion, Idle Death Game, further enhances Hakari's abilities, granting him temporary invincibility and the power to heal any damage. This power-up will undoubtedly play a crucial role in the upcoming confrontations, especially against formidable adversaries like Ryomen Sukuna and Kenjaku. I eagerly anticipate witnessing Hakari's strategic prowess and the impact he will have on the outcome of the Culling Games.