The Shibuya Arc in Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the monumental achievements of Gege Akutami, who has mastered crafting intense and emotionally charged narratives. Chapter 264 takes it to a new level, revealing Itadori Yuji’s domain expansion in a subway station. This new domain expansion remains a testament to how Yuji was traumatized by the incidents of Shibuya Arc.
Yuji faced a lot in Shibuya Arc, he lost Kento Nanami and saw Nobara being destroyed by Mahito. All these countless deaths and prolonged fights changed his character both physically and mentally. Shibuya Arc explains how Gege Akutami outdid themselves and allowed it to be the best of the series.
The turning point of the series, Shibuya Arc
Shibuya Arc is known as one of the most pivotal points in the Jujutsu Kaisen, giving pace to the story. It is a narrative powerhouse, driving the story with relentless pace and plot twists. Gojo was sealed by Mahito and Geto, Nanami breathed his last, and Nobara died, what did not happen in the Shibuya Arc?
All of these together had an immense impact on Itadori Yuji. The extreme trauma of losing his allies, and constant fights left a lasting impact on him. Gege Akatumi has done an extraordinary job in terms of narrating both Yuji’s character and the Shibuya Arc. Yuji saw Nanami’s death in front of his eyes, imagine how helpless he felt at that time.
Another turning point is when Satoru Gojo gets sealed by Mahito in this Arc. One can nearly imagine that Gojo is being beaten, and so is Itadori Yuji. It came to him as a shock to know that the one he used to rely on most had been sealed. This took a toll on his psyche as well as he had almost had a life-threatening battle with Choso first and later with Mahito.
Shibuya Arc overwhelmed the fans, and the story kept moving forward, leading Itadori Yuji to chapter 264 where he is seen having his domain expansion.
Itadori’s domain expansion: a symbol of trauma and growth
The revelation of Itadori Yuji’s domain expansion in chapter 264 stands as proof of his improvement as a character. His domain expansion modeled as a subway station is the manifestation of the traumatic events he faced in the Shibuya Arc. The elements such as trains and stations are so much connected with death and destruction that they symbolise what Itadori felt in Shibuya Arc.
Yuji saying “Come on Sukuna!” hits on different levels for the fans of Jujutsu Kaisen. It proves the fact that how well Gege Akutami has developed his character despite overdoing themselves. People are hyped by looking at this, they are all into what and how Itadori Yuji challenges Sukuna.
Shibuya Arc will always be the milestone in the series, the mangaka has shown how to reflect character development through traumatic experiences giving a protagonist a whole new level.
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