Jujutsu
Kaisen Modulo continues
to build its own path within the universe created by Gege Akutami, and it does
so by leaps and bounds. With only two chapters published, the sequel to the
popular manga has already generated a level of expectation that very few recent
works can match. And while the first bars hinted at an imminent alien invasion,
chapter 2 has been in charge of fully showing the Simurians, a race
that aims to become the central axis of this story.
The
debut of the Simurian leader: a presence as imposing as Sukuna's
The chapter
titled "Deterrence" shows the descendants of Yuta
Okkotsu and Maki Zenin in full contact with the mysterious visitors from space.
Although the first meeting with the Simurians seemed diplomatic, tension
immediately grows with the revelation of their leader. Her mere presence is
enough to send shivers down her spine, a debut that many fans are already
comparing to Ryomen Sukuna's first appearance in the original
work.
The
striking thing is that Akutami does not provide too many answers: the new
villain does not yet have a name, but he does have an intimidating aura that
places him in the readers' sights as a rival to be feared. The fandom was quick
to speculate about possible links to Sukuna, following an obvious physical and
symbolic resemblance.
Parallels
and mysteries that ignite theories
In addition
to the leader, the chapter introduces other members of this race,
including Jabaloma, whose appearance is reminiscent of Master
Tengen. However, the most intriguing revelation falls on the Cross and
Maru siblings, two characters who represent opposing visions of the
relationship between humans and Simurians. This duality promises to be a key
point in the development of the plot and in the evolution of the protagonists.
And
speaking of protagonists, the brothers Yuka and Tsurugi Okkotsu shine
with their own light. Their family bond, their differences in character, and
the pressure to honor their ancestors bring a depth that, according to many
readers, surpasses even that of Yuji Itadori in his first appearances.
A more
mature Gege Akutami
Fans have
highlighted how the author has learned from Jujutsu Kaisen's mistakes.
Recurring criticisms such as the management of the final arc or the lack of
development in certain characters seem to have served as a lesson, since in
Modulo the focus is much more on emotions, politics and cultural clashes. Even
international themes that had been relegated during the National Team Game are
taken up, something that adds a new layer of interest to the universe of the
work.
A
promising future for the sequel
With rumors
that Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo could have a limited duration of
just six months, the work wastes no time in sowing doubts, theories and
excitement in each chapter. The second has already been enough to position the
manga as one of the great phenomena of this 2025, and everything points to its
outcome being as frenetic as the closing of JJK.
