Jujutsu Kaisen's Anime Still Hasn't Shown The Main Villain's Final Form, And It's A Masterpiece

Warning! Contains spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter #247 and upcoming anime seasons!

Sukuna is one of the most powerful characters in Jujutsu Kaisen, but a surprising application of his Cursed Technique in the series' biggest battle proves that there is more to him than mere strength and also shows why the manga is a modern shonen masterpiece. Mangaka Gege Akutami is truly a genius when it comes to constructing battles between his various high-powered characters, as even the most straightforward Cursed Technique can have a myriad of unanticipated uses in the right hands.

In chapter #247, translated by John Werry with lettering by Snir Aharon, Sukuna continues to battle Higuruma and Yuji in Shinjuku. Higuruma is trying to hit Sukuna with the sword generated from his Cursed Technique, which will hopefully end the fight if it connects. Sukuna on the other hand is enjoying the battle as he has seen talent in Higuruma similar to Gojo's and that intrigues him.

After Sukuna is briefly distracted by someone firing a blood manipulation technique at him, Higuruma manages to land a surprise hit against him, stabbing his hand. However, Sukuna is able to quickly cut off his hand using his Cursed technique before Higuruma can hit him. This shows that Sukuna's technique is much more versatile than it appears.

Sukuna's Versatility Proves Jujutsu Kaisen is Great

Sukuna can use a variety of Cursed techniques, famously showing a still-unexplained fire technique during the Shibuya Incident, but the main technique he is known for is cutting. These abilities come in two types: Cleave, which is used on living things that possess Cursed Energy, and Dismantle, which is mainly used on inanimate objects. His Domain Expansion Malevolent Shrine also pairs with these abilities, allowing him to rapidly hit anything within its wide range. These powers are generally viewed as offensive attacks as they are incredibly destructive, but Sukuna using them defensively on his own arm shows they are more versatile than that.

Sukuna's versatile use of his powers reflects the cleverness and thought that Akutami puts into each of Jujutsu Kaisen's cursed techniques. While this is most evident in the manga's most confusing powers, like Hakari's Domain Expansion, even simple techniques are more than they appear. It only makes sense that a character like Sukuna, who is incredibly powerful and has been around for hundreds of years, would have a deep understanding of his ability, and be able to use it instantaneously for both attack and defense. This makes Sukuna an even more unpredictable character despite his seemingly straightforward technique, which makes him even more of a threat.

Jujutsu Kaisen's Characters' Knowledge of Their Powers Makes it Great

Sukuna isn't the only character with a deep knowledge of the applications of their abilities. Nearly every character in the series is like this, which is part of what makes the series’ fights so exciting. It's widely known that Akutami took inspiration from Hunter X Hunter for his power system, which is based mostly on how well characters know their abilities and how effectively they can use them, just like Nen, but Jujutsu Kaisen has developed this concept even further, cementing its place as one of the most innovative shonen of the generation.

Sukuna’s Final Battle in the Anime Could Redefine Modern Shonen Anime

One of the biggest reasons Jujutsu Kaisen continues to stand out is because Sukuna never fights like a traditional final villain. Every clash against him feels unpredictable because he constantly adapts to whatever situation he faces. Even when opponents believe they have discovered an opening, Sukuna immediately turns the momentum back in his favor through experience, intelligence, and terrifying precision. That unpredictability is exactly why the later stages of the Shinjuku battle have become some of the manga’s most talked-about chapters.

The anime adaptation has already shown how overwhelming Sukuna can be, especially during the destruction of Shibuya, but his final battle operates on an entirely different scale. The strategy, brutality, and constant escalation make it clear that viewers have only witnessed a fraction of his true capabilities so far. As the fight in Jujutsu Kaisen continues, Sukuna reveals why he has remained feared for centuries, delivering moments that feel less like standard action scenes and more like disasters unfolding in real time.