The wait is over, but the heartbreak? That’s just beginning.
On March 8, 2026, Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo—the unexpected and emotionally charged sequel set 68 years after the Culling Game—closed its chapter with the release of its 25th and final installment . For the past six months, fans have been glued to their screens, watching a new generation of sorcerers (and some surprisingly familiar faces) navigate a world where alien refugees called the Simurians arrived on Earth, bringing with them powers eerily similar to cursed energy .
But let’s be real. While the new kids like Yuka and Tsurugi Okkotsu were great, we were all here for one thing: What happened to our original trio?
And boy, did Gege Akutami and illustrator Yuji Iwasaki deliver. The finale didn’t just answer our questions; it re-contextualized the entire Jujutsu Kaisen universe, dropping lore bombs that have left the fandom simultaneously sobbing and theorizing. From Yuji’s shocking transformation into a “New Sukuna” to the bittersweet fate of Megumi, here is everything the Modulo finale reveals about the world of jujutsu.
Spoiler Warning: Heavy spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 25 ahead!
Yuji Itadori Is The “New Sukuna” (But For All The Right Reasons)
Let’s address the elephant in the room—or rather, the King of Curses.
Throughout Modulo, Yuji wandered the Earth in a hooded cloak, moving with an “imperturbable confidence” that felt foreign to the hot-headed kid we once knew . In Chapter 25, he finally drops the hood, and the visual is jarring: an older (yet still young-looking) Yuji bears a striking resemblance to the monster he once hosted, with features that blend Gojo’s serenity and Sukuna’s menace .
But here’s the twist: Yuji has willingly chosen to become a Cursed Object.
Yes, you read that right. In a stunning revelation to an 80-something Nobara Kugisaki, Yuji explains that after he dies in roughly 200 to 300 years, he will transform himself into a vessel—a weapon of last resort . Unlike Sukuna, who created his fingers out of pure malice to ensure his return and domination, Yuji’s transformation is an act of ultimate selflessness. He is essentially storing himself as a “save file” for humanity, a guardian angel to be reincarnated if the world ever faces a threat it can’t handle—be it the return of the Kalyans (Simurian curses) or something even worse .
This changes everything we thought we knew about the ending of Jujutsu Kaisen. Yuji didn’t just beat Sukuna; he learned from him. He has spent nearly seven decades refining his technique, mastering “Dismantle” to a degree that surpasses the original, and can now slice special-grade curses without breaking a sweat . The student has become the master, but he’s using that power as a safety net rather than a sword.
The Ritual of Harmony: A World Without Cursed Energy?
The central conflict of Modulo revolved around the Simurian refugee crisis and how to deal with the Kalyans. The solution came via the “Ritual of Harmony” performed by the Simurian Maru .
In the finale, we see the aftermath of this ritual. Cursed energy is being systematically removed from the cycle of life. Future generations of humans (and Simurians) will be born with virtually zero cursed energy . This is huge. It means the age of Jujutsu Sorcerers is officially over.
However, Akutami doesn’t let the world become completely defenseless. Existing sorcerers—like Nobara and Panda—retain their powers to manage the curses that currently exist . And this is precisely why Yuji’s role as a “Cursed Object” is vital. He is the bridge between an era of sorcery and an era of peace. If the balance tips, he can be brought back.
Megumi Fushiguro’s Fate Is Finally (Barely) Confirmed
For 24 chapters, Modulo played a cruel game of silence regarding Megumi Fushiguro. Not a word. Not a flashback. Fans were losing their minds.
In Chapter 25, we finally get a crumb—and it hurts.
During Yuji and Nobara’s heartfelt conversation, they begin discussing their plans for the future. Nobara, with visible regret in her tone, mentions that Megumi is “no longer around” . That’s it. No explanation of how he died, whether he married Hana, or if he ever achieved the peaceful life he deserved. The vagueness is agonizing, and it has led to widespread speculation that an epilogue or another sequel might eventually explore the “Golden Age” sorcerer’s final days . For now, we have to accept that the brooding genius of the original trio is gone.
Nobara, Panda, and The Okkotsu Legacy
The finale wasn’t all doom and gloom; it gave us some beautiful moments of closure.
- Nobara Kugisaki is alive and well, albeit in her 80s. She retains her fighting spirit and immediately agrees to support Yuji in his monumental task of watching over the new world . Seeing these two—frozen-in-time Yuji and aged Nobara—reminisce about their teenage years is the emotional core of the chapter. It’s a reminder of everything they lost and everything they fought to protect.
- Panda is still kicking! The fan-favorite Cursed Corpse has apparently shrunk with age, but his immortality means he’s still hanging out with Yuji . Their reunion at the Gojo Clan storage space in the previous chapter set the stage for this eternal friendship .
- Yuka and Tsurugi Okkotsu, the grandchildren of Yuta and Maki, survive the crisis. Thanks to the Ritual of Harmony, Yuka’s chronic illness has improved. The final panels show them playing catch with Maru and Cross—a simple, beautiful image of interspecies harmony .
The Fandom Is Divided (But Mostly Satisfied)
As with anything Gege Akutami writes, the ending of Modulo has sparked intense debate.
On one side, you have fans like user Leonj10 on League of Comic Geeks, who gave the finale five stars, calling it “a beautiful ending” and praising the “positive message” about coexistence and immigration woven into the narrative . The baseball scene, where characters discuss how sports and socializing can bridge the gap between species, has been highlighted as some of the best dialogue Akutami has ever written .
On the other side, critics over at CBR argue that Chapter 23 and the subsequent finale prove Akutami “still has no idea how to end a manga,” pointing to the off-screening of major fights and the overly dense dialogue that leaves even diehard fans confused .
But regardless of the critical reception, one thing is clear: Yuji Itadori’s story is the most tragic in modern shonen. He is destined to live for centuries, watching everyone he loves grow old and die, stuck in the body of a 16-year-old, forever on the sidelines as a silent guardian . That’s not a happy ending; it’s a noble curse.
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What’s Next For The Jujutsu Kaisen Universe?
While Modulo has ended, the franchise is far from over. The anime’s third season, produced by MAPPA, is currently airing and keeping the hype alive . The open-ended nature of Modulo’s finale—with Yuji as an eternal witness and the mysteries of Megumi’s past left unexplored—leaves the door wide open for another sequel or a prequel series.
Gege Akutami and artist Yuji Iwasaki have proven they are a dynamic duo. If they choose to revisit this universe, fans will undoubtedly be waiting.
What did you think of the Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo finale? Are you satisfied with Yuji becoming the “New Sukuna,” or do you feel robbed of Megumi’s closure? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
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