Fans want to drop Jujutsu Kaisen after popular character’s death
CrunchyrollThe upcoming chapter of Jujutsu Kaisen will feature a popular character’s death, which received massive backlash from fans after the early leaks. Here’s how JJK may have lost several fans overnight because of one chapter.
Jujutsu Kaisen is currently trending worldwide, but not for a good reason. The controversy regarding a popular character’s death is generating a lot of bad press. Since it’s a dark Shonen series, fans are always ready to see their favorite characters die at some point.
However, this time, they are clearly disappointed with how their beloved character died off-screen. The battle between Gojo and Sukuna has reached its end, and it’s not the outcome fans would ever hope for.
The upcoming chapter will feature the most shocking scene. Since the leaks went viral, many fans already know what happened, and watching such a gruesome death of their favorite character has made several Jujutsu Kaisen fans drop the series. Spoilers to follow…
Jujutsu Kaisen loses fans after their beloved character’s death
As one of the main characters in the series, Gojo’s popularity is undeniable. In Anilist, he ranks second, while Yuji ranks 26th. Additionally, in MyAnimeList, he is in 17th place, while the main protagonist is at 140. In the recent Animage popularity poll, Gojo was the top among all the anime characters.
Thanks to his character design, JJK gathered a lot of fans. He is extremely crucial to the overarching plot. This is exactly why fans cannot accept his death, which came off too suddenly. His off-screen death leaves behind a lot of unanswered questions. This was confirmed according to leaks. However, chapter 236 will officially be released on September 24.
Killing off popular characters, such as Nanami, Yuki, etc., isn’t anything new for Gege Akutami. Characters often die in the Shonen series to contribute to plot development. However, this time, the damage done is far worse. Not only is the author getting death threats from fans, but many are planning to drop the series altogether.
That said, many fans will continue to stick around to know how the series ends. After all, Jujutsu Kaisen is in its final stretch, and Gojo’s death all but confirms that the ending is nearer than ever. In January 2023, Gege Akutami announced in a Weekly Shonen Jump issue that the series will end within this year. But he later denied that, saying he doesn’t want a rushed ending, so the series will continue for a bit longer.
Jujutsu Kaisen fans don’t believe the series is the same without Gojo:
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