Jujutsu Kaisen has its own version of Naruto… and it’s not Yuji

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Summary

Megumi Fushiguro reflects on key plot points from Naruto

Summary

• Megumi Fushiguro reflects on key plot points from Naruto, from his motivations to the roles of his parents.
• Both Naruto and Megumi are guided by individuals linked to their parents, revealing connections later on.
• Megumi’s techniques and inner self resemble Naruto’s, suggesting a possible change of protagonist in Jujutsu Kaisen.

Jujutsu Kaisen It is considered one of the best shonen of the new era, recognized by fans for its compelling narrative and captivating characters. As the series has progressed, Gege Akutami’s action-horror manga It has featured notable moments reminiscent of previous iconic titles in the genre. A remarkable inspiration for Jujutsu Kaisen It is the representation of a main character who bears a striking resemblance to Naruto Uzumaki. of Naruto.

While it might be easy to assume that Yuji Itadori, the protagonist of Jujutsu Kaisenechoes the popular Naruto due to their similar roles and purity of character, it is actually the second main character, Megumi Fushiguro, who bears striking similarities to Naruto. Although These comparisons don’t make Megumi a complete copy of Naruto.Gege Akutami likely had Naruto in mind while creating plot points for Megumi Fushiguro.

One of the hidden details that Naruto and Megumi share is related to the surnames they inherited. Both Megumi and Naruto take their mothers’ surnames instead of their fathers’, due to complications that remain hidden until later in the narrative. This subtle similarity is just the beginning. As further comparisons between the two characters only deepen their connection.

Megumi Fushiguro reflects on key plot points from Naruto

Megumi’s main plot points are surprisingly very similar to Naruto’s.

Unlike the protagonist of Jujutsu KaisenMegumi Fushiguro has a clear reason for entering the world of Jujutsu, much like Naruto, who has a clear motivation to become Hokage from the start. Although their ultimate goals are different, their strong ambitions set the stage for their journeys. However, one significant similarity between Megumi and Naruto, aside from inheriting their mothers’ surnames, is the depiction of their fathers. Although Minato and Toji look nothing alike, they both played pivotal roles in shaping their children’s futures.preparing them for challenging paths ahead.

On their difficult journey, both Naruto and Megumi are guided by a teacher who also has some connection to their parents, something they both took significantly longer to reveal. Eventually, it came to a point where the mentors were unable to reveal this connection themselves due to complications: Gojo’s death in Megumi’s case and Naruto discovering the truth on his own. Speaking of the mentors, Gege Akutami may have been inspired by Kakashi’s style of wearing an eye patch to hide his special eye for Megumi’s mentor.Gojo Satoru. Fans noticed this similarity when Jujutsu Kaisen First it started to gain attention.

Furthermore, Megumi’s use of her abilities is also very similar to that of a shinobi. Specialized inSummon jujutsu to get help from a shadow-like shikigami, similar to Naruto’s shadow clone jutsuLastly, a major plot point that resonates with both characters is the powerful entity they hold within them. Megumi carries a demon-like Mahoraga, while Naruto houses the nine-tailed beast, Kurama. Though subtle, these striking similarities suggest that Jujutsu Kaisen He may have initially intended Megumi to be his protagonist.a version of Naruto in its own universe. However, Gege Akutami may have later decided to make Megumi the deuteragonist and introduce a unique protagonist in the form of Yuji Itadori, a choice that has worked out very well.