Jujutsu Kaisen Finally Confirms The Fate of a Classic Character, and Fans Will Lose Their Minds Over It

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Jujutsu Kaisen's Gojo with his mask off over manga panels that are a bit red.

Published Mar 3, 2026, 10:00 AM EST

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The world of Jujutsu Kaisen has never shied away from heartbreak, but the sequel series, Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, may have delivered one of its most emotional twists yet. Set decades after the chaos of the Culling Game, the story revisits familiar faces while charting a bold new era for sorcerers and cursed spirits alike.

Now, in Chapter 24, fans finally receive long-awaited confirmation about the fate of a beloved original character. The reveal doesn’t just answer lingering questions—, it reunites two tragic figures whose destinies mirror each other in unexpected and devastating ways.

Yuji Itadori’s Endless Tomorrow

The sequel makes it painfully clear that Yuji Itadori paid a far steeper price for power than anyone imagined. After consuming the Death Paintings to stand a chance against Sukuna, Yuji secured strength, but forfeited time. While the world continued forward, his body remained unchanged, locking him into a future that stretches centuries beyond everyone he once loved.

As decades passed, Yuji watched friends grow old and die. The weight of immortality isolated him more than any curse ever could. Following the death of Hana Kurusu, he withdrew completely, vanishing from the lives he once fought so hard to protect. His absence became as haunting as his survival.

When he eventually resurfaced during the story’s climactic conflict, it wasn’t to dominate the battlefield. Instead, Yuji chose a quieter, more meaningful role, helping forge peace between humans, cursed spirits, and emerging beings in this new era. With that mission fulfilled, he turns to something deeply personal: reconnecting with someone who shares his fate.

Panda’s Silent Survival in Jujutsu Kaisen

Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo - Panda's return and meeting Itadori Yuji

The emotional centerpiece of Chapter 24 is Yuji’s reunion with Panda, whose destiny had previously been revealed in a special epilogue. Once a lively cursed corpse created by Masamichi Yaga, Panda gradually lost his autonomy after the Culling Game, his functions deteriorating over time.

By the mid-21st century, Panda ceased normal activity and was ultimately placed in storage under the care of the Gojo Clan. Ownership eventually passed to Yuta Okkotsu, who safeguarded Panda as one of his most treasured possessions. Though technically inactive, Panda would still move on rare occasions and make small signs that something remained inside.

Unlike Yuji, Panda’s immortality is one of stillness rather than wandering. He does not age, but he does not truly live either. Stored away for generations, he exists in a suspended state, neither fully gone nor fully present. That cruel symmetry makes Yuji’s decision to seek him out all the more powerful.

Crunchyroll Finally Makes the Big Jujutsu Kaisen Change That Fans Have Begged For

This unexpected and sudden decision by Crunchyroll has fans buzzing about Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 all over again, as Season 3 is airing.

When the two finally reunite, Panda recognizes Yuji immediately. It’s a brief but overwhelming moment, confirming that despite decades of separation and decay, their bond endures. Both are relics of a bygone age, cursed to outlast the world they once knew.

What happens next remains uncertain, but the implications are massive. For the first time, Yuji is no longer alone in his endless future. And for Panda, whose existence had been reduced to an artifact in storage, this meeting could signal something more than passive survival.

Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo has proven it isn’t just interested in flashy battles or big threats. Instead, it’s exploring the emotional consequences of immortality, memory, and legacy. By confirming Panda’s fate and reuniting him with Yuji, the series delivers a moment that longtime fans will never forget, and possibly sets the stage for a new purpose for two of its most enduring characters.