Jujutsu Kaisendelivered an explosive, emotionally devastating finale that sent shockwaves through the anime world. The series left fans reeling with high-stakes battles, unforgettable character deaths, and massive narrative shifts. But as the dust settles on Gege Akutami’s story, it is clear that not every thread was tied neatly into place. Despite its strengths, the story left more than a few plot holes that still nag at loyal fans.
Some of these gaps stem from pacing choices, while others appear to be deliberate mysteries. Either way, these unresolved plot points have sparked heated discussions in theJujutsu Kaisencommunity.From the ambiguous nature of cursed energy to rushed character developments and the forgotten sorcerer clans, here are seven of the most glaring plot holesthat remain even after the final chapter ofJujutsu Kaisen.
7The Murky Origins of Cursed Energy
Jujutsu Kaisen’s Power System Is Mysterious to a Fault
Jujutsu Kaisen’sentire power system revolves around cursed energy, but for a show that leans so heavily into that concept, it never really takes the time to explain it. Cursed energy is supposedly born from negative emotions, but how that energy transforms into elaborate techniques, weapons, and entire monsters remains largely undefined, even in the final chapters.
The evolution of cursed energy feels inconsistent across different characters. Gojo’s Limitless, Sukuna’s Malevolent Shrine, and even idle transfiguration function on different internal logics that never get clarified. Akutami presents cursed energy as a pseudo-scientific force, yet often skirts real explanations. It is frustrating for fans who expected a more satisfying breakdown by the end of the series.
6Yuji’s Mysterious Domain Expansion
Yuji Mastered the Ultimate Technique… Somehow
In the climactic final battle, Yuji Itadori pulls out a Domain Expansion that shocks both Sukuna and the audience. The problem is that fans never got to see how he got there. Domain Expansions are notoriously difficult to master, typically requiring years of training. Yuji, on the other hand, appears to achieve his off-screen with no build-up or foreshadowing.
This development feels like classic protagonist plot armor. While it is emotionally satisfying to see Yuji hold his own against Sukuna, it undercuts the grounded power progression the series initially established. Was it Sukuna’s lingering influence? Was it part of Kenjaku’s plan? Fans never get an answer, and that makes it hard to accept at face value.
5Yuta Okkotsu Inside Gojo’s Body
Yuta’s Time as Gojo Deserved More Than a Montage
Perhaps the boldest twist inJujutsu Kaisen’sfinale was Yuta Okkotsu taking over Gojo’s body, using both the Six Eyes and Limitless techniques to challenge Sukuna. While undeniably cool, the mechanics behind this swap are never fully explained. How did Yuta perfectly wield such an advanced technique set in such a short time?
Even more baffling is what happens afterward. Once Yuta returns to his own body, there is no mention of whether any residual abilities remain. Did he lose all that power? Did he learn something permanent from the experience? For such a pivotal moment, it is glossed over too quickly. It ends up feeling like a gimmick rather than a meaningful development in Yuta’s arc.
4The Forgotten Clans of the Jujutsu World
Jujutsu Kaisen Set Up the Clans, Then Ignored Them
Early inJujutsu Kaisen, Akutami establishes the existence of three major jujutsu clans, which are the Gojo, Zenin, and Kamo families. These clans are supposed to be pillars of the jujutsu world, with unique inherited techniques and deep-rooted traditions. But aside from the Zenin clan’s destruction, the others largely vanish from the narrative.
The Kamo clan, for example, is barely touched upon outside Noritoshi Kamo’s storyline. The Gojo clan has one member, and that is Satoru Gojo. What about the rest? No internal politics, no lineage conflicts, no supporting characters. There was so much potential for political drama and power struggles within these ancient families, but it was abandoned as the story pushed forward.
3Sukuna’s Mysterious Past and the Heian Era
The King of Curses Deserved a Flashback Arc
Sukuna’s backstory has been teased since the early chapters. He is an ancient sorcerer from the Heian Era who became the King of Curses. But despite being the main antagonist, fans get almost nothing about his origins, motivations, or the true extent of his actions during his first life. The Heian Era, long hyped as the golden age of jujutsu sorcery, remains a vague backdrop.
Fans learn that Sukuna was a twin who consumed his sibling in the womb, but that is more myth than history. There are no detailed flashbacks, no insight into his rise to power, and no real look at his reign of terror. For such a central villain, the lack of historical context makes him feel unfinished, even with his terrifying presence in the present day.
2Yuji’s Family Tree is Still a Mystery
Yuji’s Origins Were Revealed, Then Forgotten
Kenjaku’s revelation about Yuji’s origins was a game-changer: Yuji’s mother was a vessel possessed by Kenjaku, and his father is somehow linked to Sukuna’s original twin. But that shocking info dump is never followed up with anything meaningful. Fans never meet Yuji’s father or learn the implications of his genetic lineage.
If Yuji was truly created to be the perfect vessel for Sukuna, why did Akutami not explore that further? It could have added layers to Yuji’s internal conflict and made his final fight with Sukuna even more personal. Instead, it feels like an abandoned subplot. For a story that is so much about lineage and legacy, Yuji’s background deserved far more attention.
1Nobara’s Unexplained Recovery
Nobara’s Comeback Made No Narrative Sense
Nobara Kugisaki’s brutal defeat during the Shibuya Incident was one of the most heartbreaking moments inJujutsu Kaisen. Her apparent death devastated fans and left Yuji reeling. But later, it is casually revealed that she survived and even regained her cursed technique, without a single explanation of how or why.
How did she recover from injuries that should have been fatal? Who healed her? Where was she all this time? These questions go unanswered, and her reappearance feels more like fan service than an earned narrative moment. It robs her suffering of impact and glosses over her importance to the trio’s dynamic. Her return could have been a major arc, but instead, it is brushed aside.
