Ryomen Sukuna is arguably one of the best manga villains of all time. Every scene this villain appears in evokes a range of emotions, and not just because of his godlike powers or evil schemes. While these strong traits certainly put him in an advantageous position, Sukuna was a fantastic villain and a sheer force of evil. Every time he showed up, we knew something crazy was going to happen.
Some of Jujutsu Kaisen’s most intense and coolest fight scenes are registered under his name. Fans knew that if he took to the battlefield, there would be at least one dead body left behind. Sukuna was one of those villains who would stop at nothing to unleash as much destruction and misery as possible. Sadism is not even the word to describe him, and it can’t be good for manga readers to witness such a great enemy meet a tragic end in Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 268.
Rest in peace in hell, Ryomen Sukuna pic.twitter.com/Cny0GCWtMb
— Jackal.D.Jagan (@JackalJagan) August 31, 2024
It was a shame to see him shrink just like we saw him (like a weird ball of slime) as Yuji looked down at him while feeling sorry for the Curse King and giving him a second chance to take over the Curse King’s body. The Wild Rose Resonance and Yuji’s ultimate black flash ripped Sukuna from Megumi’s body as the bad guy desperately tried to stay attached to his flesh and failed miserably.
How I expected Sukuna to die vs. how he actually died #JujutsuKaisen #jjk268 pic.twitter.com/CxsaPOfaKj
— Jojo Apsidal (@jojoapsidal) August 31, 2024
Manga fans were already disappointed when author Akutami Gege announced that Jujutsu Kaisen would end after five chapters. Now, the main villain is finally dead, but the way he died was hard for many to accept. One fan wrote to X, “To be honest, chapter 268 was meant to be a cathartic and joyful chapter, but the pacing was so bad that I didn’t feel any emotion at all, especially at the end of Sukuna.”
“Is this what’s going to happen to Sukuna? Oh my god no… Gege gave him the worst,” one shocked user speculated. Another added, “So I read JJK268 and Gege, what have you done? Sukuna could have been one of the best villains if they actually knew how to write, instead he’ll be remembered for what he was written in that chapter. And Hikari… I have no words, just disappointing.”
So what will happen to Sukuna?
Oh my goodness… Gege did the worst thing to him😭#Jjk268 #Sukuna #JujutsuKaisen #gege pic.twitter.com/UHRPxCWnHM
— Gojo x Geto | Nobara Kugisaki is back (@GOJOxGETO77) August 31, 2024
Not sure how I feel about the Jujutsu arc… but I’ll still riot if we don’t get the Sukuna arc soon. #jjk268
— Midoo (@this_is_midooo) August 31, 2024
So, I just read #jjk268Geez, what have you done? Sukuna could have been one of the best villains if they actually knew how to write him, but instead he will be remembered as what he was in that chapter. And Hikari…I have no words. Just disappointing. — Kerrim 🃏 (@LordKerrim) August 31, 2024
I really hope that part 2 of JJK comes out because this is all very disappointing.
The endings for everyone else besides Sukuna were just… completely unfleshed out and unsatisfying.#jjk268 #jjk268spoliers pic.twitter.com/gQH6wqZ79z
— Alky (@AlkyOfficial) August 31, 2024
#jjk268 is the donkey of all donkeys. When Gege lost Kenjaku, we can safely say that he lost his plan.
Sukuna has cemented himself as the most serious antagonist of all time. I don’t watch this anime anymore but Ryomen Sukuna, you moved mountains.
“I will never forget you as long as I live.” — Trideb (@triiiixhot) August 31, 2024
To be honest, chapter 268 was meant to be a cathartic and joyful chapter, but the pacing was so bad that none of the emotions really resonated with me, especially with Sukuna’s ending. — 🐇 (@bluem00nrabbit) August 31, 2024
It’s a bit disappointing in this regard,
I choose to consider Sukuna’s death a curse, due to his rejection of his humanity.
Rip Sukuna 🕊 One of the most entertaining and iconic shounen villains.
People are celebrating his death with great enthusiasm. #Genuine villain#jjk268 #JujutsuKaisen pic.twitter.com/BTFK32qyp7
— Ash Lahiro (@YAIBASHINGEKI) September 1, 2024
#jjk268
I don’t know what to say. I can’t put into words how I feel. I’m just disappointed.
Hakari vs Uraume was offscreen
And it ends with Uraume committing suicide 💀. Sukuna turned into a virus – an ugly slime and still no flashbacks to his high-en days 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/1I7HWLLSTy
— Hikari Suzuki♣️♦️♥️♠️🍀 (@HikariSukki14) September 1, 2024
The end of an era. I remember picking up JJK 4 years ago and the moment I saw Sukuna’s design I knew it was going to be something special. Seeing him finally get done still feels surreal.
You were a wonderful Sukuna. I will never forget you as long as I live.#JJK268 pic.twitter.com/xCuiRzSpRf
— Frost 🐞 (@JustFrostbyte) September 1, 2024
Ryomen Sukuna, you were always amazing to watch, Villain Ran, Rip Goat #JJK268 pic.twitter.com/syuGgSg0LE
— ᗪ乇幇幇几子ㄖ (@deremzo227) September 1, 2024
Gege killed Sukuna in the most anticlimactic way after being spanked multiple times to prolong the fight. LMFAOOO. Gege, you are exactly who I thought you would be. Thank you #JJK268
— Bert (@ThatGuyBertisha) September 1, 2024
That is not Ryomen Sukuna #JJK268 pic.twitter.com/SsPGTxp3n5
— La🌸 (@_sukunaslover) August 29, 2024
In the end, Sukuna was truly treated like Muzan. #jjk268 pic.twitter.com/36CLPFeUa2
— Sam (@sammy_here_) August 29, 2024
“No matter how much Gojo gets beaten up or cornered in a fight, he’s never made a face like that.”😭 #jjk268 #Gojo pic.twitter.com/mioAYiVGvo
— Perth (ANIME×MEMES) (@niggawatchanime) August 27, 2024
Social media has been flooded with tributes to RIP. While some seem to have accepted the villain’s end, many have not. Which side are you on?
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