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The special 16-page epilogue of Jujutsu Kaisen (featured in the final volume) offered fans breadcrumbs of several characters, including Panda, Yuta, and—perhaps most intriguingly—Sukuna and Uraume.
For much of the series, we have only hints of Sukuna’s past and his relationship with Uraume, who served him loyally through the centuries.
However, this bonus material finally provides a poetic Heian-era flashback, revealing how the King of Curses took Uraume under his wing, and why they remained together for over a thousand years.
The epilogue confirms that their bond originated in the Heian era, giving us a rare look at Sukuna’s more human side.
A Glimpse of Uraume’s Past:
The flashback begins with a young Uraume, seemingly abandoned because of their cursed technique, which causes everyone around them to freeze to death.
As Uraume laments, a curious Sukuna stumbles upon them.
Rather than recoil in fear or disgust, Sukuna simply takes the kid under his wing. It’s a provocative and almost casual invitation that immediately sets the tone of their relationship.
Where others have fled or died, Sukuna sees potential and extends a twisted form of compassion by giving Uraume a purpose – being his icehouse.
Soon after taking Uraume in, Sukuna tests their ability to preserve a carcass, instructing them to keep it from rotting using their ice-based technique.
Uraume resists at first, worried about the consequences. But Sukuna’s casual attitude reflects his amoral worldview.
Uraume not only complies but also discovers new ways to prepare the meat. This impresses Sukuna and the next step in their relationship? Killing and cooking humans!
Sukuna: “Can you butcher humans?”
Uraume: “…?”
Sukuna: “It depends on the person, but… Well, it’s a kind of delicacy.”
It’s an almost haunting exchange, but this synergy cements Uraume’s position by Sukuna’s side.
“Why Do You Not Get Cold?”
As the flashback progresses, Uraume notices something peculiar and poses a question: Even though Sukuna stayed by their side, the King of Curses never got cold.
Sukuna retorts with a slight laugh, questioning why Uraume does not feel cold despite being by his side—a cryptic nod to the destructive nature he harbored.
From the start, Jujutsu Kaisen depicted Sukuna as cruel, self-serving, and interested only in power. And the man himself knew he was up to no good. Yet Uraume enjoys a level of respect—or at least tolerance—from him.
This flashback and the final exchange help us understand better as to why that is.
They are both deadly, but neither of them see each other as a threat. A twisted camaraderie, if you ask me!
Interestingly, Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 271 further contextualizes this.
In a limbo-like realm that Mahito calls “a passageway for the circulation of souls,” Sukuna briefly encounters Mahito.
He admits that if given another chance, he might live differently. Then, as he walks off into the next life, the vision is of a young Uraume rather than a young Yorozu.
This scene showcased that for Sukuna, Uraume remained a significant figure—his single true companion, even to the end.
Akutami is a master of storytelling, without a doubt. With this small 4 page epilogue, he managed to establish what sort of a relationship these two had.
And not just that, he almost left us readers feeling a tingling pain in our hearts.
Sukuna was evil. He lived his life without any regrets about his ways. But then, the author has confirmed that there was a side to Sukuna we could have sympathized with.
Definitely makes me wonder what would have happened if the King of Curses had just taken Itadori’s offer instead of deciding to die!
just wondering, does JJK belong in the all-time greats list? I think it’s got everything: insane animation, hype fights, a solid story, and some of the best characters in modern anime. or maybe it’s just me
It’s top-tier, no question. mappa went crazy with the animation. like, every fight looks movie-level good. But is it one of the best? I feel like it’s still too early to tell.
It’s top-tier, no question. mappa went crazy with the animation. like, every fight looks movie-level good. But is it one of the best? I feel like it’s still too early to tell.
just wondering, does JJK belong in the all-time greats list? I think it’s got everything: insane animation, hype fights, a solid story, and some of the best characters in modern anime. or maybe it’s just me
It’s top-tier, no question. mappa went crazy with the animation. like, every fight looks movie-level good. But is it one of the best? I feel like it’s still too early to tell.
It’s top-tier, no question. mappa went crazy with the animation. like, every fight looks movie-level good. But is it one of the best? I feel like it’s still too early to tell.