„Sukuna's twin raised Yuji?” Gege Akutami cleared up misunderstanding about Itadori family
In the 29th volume of Jujutsu Kaisen, Gege Akutami clarified some inaccuracies that have arisen throughout the series. It turns out that the balance of power in the Itadori family looks a bit different.
Warning! Below you will find spoilers from Jujutsu Kaisen.
In Jujutsu Kaisen, it was revealed that Yuji Itadori is related to Sukuna, making him the perfect vessel for the King of Curses. However, from the beginning, everyone was convinced that Jin, Itadori's father, was the reincarnation of Sukuna's twin, and he was primarily responsible for the close ties between the main character and the main villain.
All signs, including Sukuna's words, pointed to his twin's soul being in Kenjaku's possession. As we know, Kenjaku took over the body of Jin's wife, Itadori's mother, which is why everyone was convinced that Jin is connected to Sukuna.
Nevertheless, in the 29th volume, Gege Akutami, the creator of Jujutsu Kaisen, chose to address the confusion caused by unclear details. It turns out that Jin was just an ordinary person, not the reincarnation of Sukuna's twin. However, this doesn't mean that Akutami has withdrawn from the connections between Yuji and Sukuna. He simply explained that in reality, the reincarnation of Sukuna's twin was Wasuke, Itadori's grandfather.
To be precise, it’s not Itadori’s dad, but his grandfather who shares the same soul.
Do we look similar?
This message changes the view on certain events and draws a parallel between Itadori and his grandfather and Uraume and Sukuna. The first ones are an example of selflessness and love, while the second ones represent selfishness and power.
Fans are surprised by this discovery, but at the same time, they admit that it makes a lot of sense, due to the similarities between the characters and the importance of Itadori's grandfather in the story.
Yuji’s Grandpa’s words in the very beginning hit even harder now… wow. The same soul with different paths. Both having near death revelations… That’s beautiful - Valkyla_.
So it wasn’t Jin?! That just means Sukuna is Yuji’s great uncle now - DbsContents.
Bro this is NOT something you leave in volume extras - RebeloBenji.
And what do you think about the fact that Wasuke is the reincarnation of Sukuna's twin?