Jujutsu Kaisen is considered one of the greatest anime of modern times and fans are always tracking and reading the behind-the-scenes of one of the MAPPA's dark shonen series trio.&nbsp;

It appears that the original draft of Jujutsu Kaisen was drastically different from what we see on screens today, as the creator initially planned for Megumi Fushiguro to be the series' protagonist.

Currently, Jujutsu Kaisen is celebrating its success with a new art exhibition in Japan. During this event, the mangaka who penned the series shared insights about the manga's origins.

Gege Akutami, the mastermind behind Jujutsu Kaisen, revealed that in the initial drafts, Megumi was designed to be the main character. He also outlined how Yuji Itadori's role has evolved since the franchise's inception.

Akutami explained that when he first conceptualised the series, Megumi was created first to be the protagonist, followed by Yuji and Nobara Kugisaki.

The original storyline resembled the events of the Culling Game arc but was eventually discarded during the planning stages. This led to the development of the Jujutsu Kaisen we know today.

"It was Fushiguro [then] Itadori [then] Kugisaki," Akutami answered when asked in which order he created the series protagonist-wise.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://wionews.com/entertainment/jujutsu-kaisen-creator-gege-akutami-reveals-nanamis-death-wasnt-intended-741405" hreflang="en">Jujutsu Kaisen: Creator Gege Akutami reveals Nanami's death wasn't intended</a>

"Originally, Jujutsu Sousen [the initial name for the series] had a character that became the prototype for Fushiguro. In Sousen, that young boy ended up housing Sukuna, and the setting was similar to the Culling Game, with Itadori in a supporting role," he said.

"Kugisaki was a character conceptualised for the manga serialization. I didn't think to do anything unique with the initial character configurations so I made them into a three-man-cell like in Naruto," Gege added.

Expanding on this, Akutami disclosed that he developed a new concept more suitable for a shonen series, initially intending to include Fushiguro as a main character before ultimately deciding to make Yuji the protagonist because his character was more adaptable.

"When Sousen was dropped during our serialization meetings, I decided to try one more time and draw a story that was more suitable for a Shonen magazine. Fushiguro's character was already quite set in stone in my mind, and I thought Itadori would be more adaptable so I changed the character configuration."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Jujutsu Kaisen is considered one of the greatest anime of modern times and fans are always tracking and reading the behind-the-scenes of one of the MAPPA's dark shonen series trio.

Jujutsu Kaisen is considered one of the greatest anime of modern times and fans are always tracking and reading the behind-the-scenes of one of the MAPPA's dark shonen series trio. It appears that the original draft of Jujutsu Kaisen was drastically different from what we see on screens today, as the creator initially planned for Megumi Fushiguro to be the series' protagonist. Currently, Jujutsu Kaisen is celebrating its success with a new art exhibition in Japan. During this event, the mangaka who penned the series shared insights about the manga's origins. Gege Akutami, the mastermind behind Jujutsu Kaisen, revealed that in the initial drafts, Megumi was designed to be the main character. He also outlined how Yuji Itadori's role has evolved since the franchise's inception. Akutami explained that when he first conceptualised the series, Megumi was created first to be the protagonist, followed by Yuji and Nobara Kugisaki. The original storyline resembled the events of the Culling Game arc but was eventually discarded during the planning stages. This led to the development of the Jujutsu Kaisen we know today. "It was Fushiguro [then] Itadori [then] Kugisaki," Akutami answered when asked in which order he created the series protagonist-wise. Also read: Jujutsu Kaisen: Creator Gege Akutami reveals Nanami's death wasn't intended "Originally, Jujutsu Sousen [the initial name for the series] had a character that became the prototype for Fushiguro. In Sousen, that young boy ended up housing Sukuna, and the setting was similar to the Culling Game, with Itadori in a supporting role," he said. "Kugisaki was a character conceptualised for the manga serialization. I didn't think to do anything unique with the initial character configurations so I made them into a three-man-cell like in Naruto," Gege added. Expanding on this, Akutami disclosed that he developed a new concept more suitable for a shonen series, initially intending to include Fushiguro as a main character before ultimately deciding to make Yuji the protagonist because his character was more adaptable. "When Sousen was dropped during our serialization meetings, I decided to try one more time and draw a story that was more suitable for a Shonen magazine. Fushiguro's character was already quite set in stone in my mind, and I thought Itadori would be more adaptable so I changed the character configuration." (With inputs from agencies)

Jujutsu Kaisen: Megumi Fushiguro was meant to be the main hero, not Yuji!

Jusjutsu Kaisen Season 2 broke fans' hearts when they killed off Nanami and now Gege Akutami, the mangaka behind the Jujutsu Kaisen manga, has revealed that he never wanted Nanami to die in the first place during the incident arc.

As the Jujutsu Kaisen manga progresses through the intense Shinjuku Showdown arc, it continues its trend of intense battles where notable characters frequently die.&nbsp;

While character deaths have always been a possibility, the frequency of deaths increased significantly with the Shibuya Incident arc, breaking the hearts of both manga and anime fans.

The death not only affected the fans, it&nbsp;also affected the heroes of Jujutsu Kaisen. With each death, Yuji Itadori is losing more and more hope, and seeing Nanami's die at the hands of Mahito and not being able to do anything about is, what started it all. But Gege tried to avoid this.

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"Sometimes it feels like...the script progresses and evolves depending on the characters themselves," revealed Jujutsu Kaisen series creator Gege Akutami during a special art exhibition for the manga in Japan.

Akutami shared that he initially didn't want Nanami to die in the Shibuya Incident, but the story naturally moved in that direction to provide Yuji with motivation. "I didn't want Nanami to die at that point, but I was thinking that maybe there was no way around it, but Itadori burst in, and well, you know how it went. I originally felt that Nanami had surpassed the script, but when I put it into words like this, Nanami was the motivation and Itadori was the one who overcame the script."

Nanami's death was shocking, serving as a pivotal moment for Yuji, pushing him towards the grand finale of the Shibuya Incident and the arcs that follow. It marked the beginning of many significant deaths that would occur in the series, with more expected before Jujutsu Kaisen concludes.

(With inputs from agencies)

Jusjutsu Kaisen Season 2 broke fans' hearts when they killed off Nanami and now Gege Akutami, the mangaka behind the Jujutsu Kaisen manga, has revealed that he never wanted Nanami to die in the first place during the incident arc.

Jusjutsu Kaisen Season 2 broke fans' hearts when they killed off Nanami and now Gege Akutami, the mangaka behind the Jujutsu Kaisen manga, has revealed that he never wanted Nanami to die in the first place during the incident arc. As the Jujutsu Kaisen manga progresses through the intense Shinjuku Showdown arc, it continues its trend of intense battles where notable characters frequently die. While character deaths have always been a possibility, the frequency of deaths increased significantly with the Shibuya Incident arc, breaking the hearts of both manga and anime fans. The death not only affected the fans, it also affected the heroes of Jujutsu Kaisen. With each death, Yuji Itadori is losing more and more hope, and seeing Nanami's die at the hands of Mahito and not being able to do anything about is, what started it all. But Gege tried to avoid this. English translation of Akutami Gege Q&A #1 for the Jujutsu Kaisen exhibition + bonus audio guide tidbits [2/2] pls forgive any typos I missed 🥲 pic.twitter.com/HW864aJhfw — Jさん💥( ֊’ ‘֊) ✌️🥈 (@soukatsu_) July 11, 2024 × "Sometimes it feels like...the script progresses and evolves depending on the characters themselves," revealed Jujutsu Kaisen series creator Gege Akutami during a special art exhibition for the manga in Japan. Akutami shared that he initially didn't want Nanami to die in the Shibuya Incident, but the story naturally moved in that direction to provide Yuji with motivation. "I didn't want Nanami to die at that point, but I was thinking that maybe there was no way around it, but Itadori burst in, and well, you know how it went. I originally felt that Nanami had surpassed the script, but when I put it into words like this, Nanami was the motivation and Itadori was the one who overcame the script." Nanami's death was shocking, serving as a pivotal moment for Yuji, pushing him towards the grand finale of the Shibuya Incident and the arcs that follow. It marked the beginning of many significant deaths that would occur in the series, with more expected before Jujutsu Kaisen concludes. (With inputs from agencies)

Jujutsu Kaisen: Creator Gege Akutami reveals Nanami's death wasn't intended

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