Jujutsu Kaisen fans' most used phrase for Sukuna is also the series' biggest lie
Few characters in Jujutsu Kaisen are as mysterious and powerful as Ryomen Sukuna, the King of Curses. Known for his strength and legendary status from the Heian Era, Sukuna often boasts about his ancient powers. However, one phrase often associated with him, "Haven't used since the Heian Era," has caused fans to question his claims.
The phrase "Haven't used since the Heian era" refers to a technique called Hollow Wicker Basket. The reveal of his Hollow Wicker Basket technique, a less impressive anti-domain ability, fell short of expectations. This has left fans wondering if Sukuna's Heian Era dominance is real or just exaggerated, sparking discussions about the truth behind his legendary status.
Hollow Wicker Basket is Sukuna's underwhelming Heian Era technique in the Jujutsu Kaisen series
Sukuna's Hollow Wicker Basket, an anti-domain technique, was first revealed during his confrontation with Yuta Okkotsu. This technique, which takes the form of a spherical, woven basket-like shield, was touted as a remnant of Sukuna's power from the Heian Era. However, the reveal of this technique proved to be a letdown for many fans.
Contrary to Sukuna's grand claim of not having used it "since the Heian Era," the Hollow Wicker Basket is essentially an inferior version of the more commonly known Simple Domain technique. While it can neutralize the barrier of a domain expansion, it cannot nullify the cursed techniques within, rendering it ineffective against incomplete or non-lethal domains.
Furthermore, Sukuna's usage of the Hollow Wicker Basket was rather limited, with the technique being observed only a handful of times in the series. This begs the question: if Sukuna truly possessed a vast array of powerful techniques from the Heian Era, why did he resort to such a seemingly underwhelming ability?
The absence of Heian era Jujutsu prowess
Throughout the Jujutsu Kaisen series, Sukuna ͏has been ͏portrayed as a formidable sorcerer with ͏unparalleled abilities. His ͏reputation as the King͏ of Curses, coupled with͏ his immense strength ͏and ͏regenerative powers, have made him a truly fearsome antagonist. However, when it ͏comes to showcasing his Heian Era jujutsu prowess, the series falls short.
Besides the Hollow Wicker Basket, Sukuna has not demonstrated any other unique techniques or abilities from the Heian Era. This lack of tangible evidence to support his boastful claims has left many fans dissatisfied and questioning the legitimacy of his Heian Era dominance.
One could argue that Sukuna's true power͏ lies ͏in his ͏overwhelming physical abilities, his ͏mastery of cursed ͏techniques like Dismantle and ͏Cleave,͏ and his strategic prowess.͏ However, the absence of any substantial Heian Era͏ jujutsu feats or techniques from the King of Curses has become a glaring oversight in the͏ series͏,͏ leaving fans to wonder͏ if his "Heian Era" claim is nothing more than a clever ͏ruse.
Final thoughts
The Jujutsu Kaisen fandom's most frequently used phrase for Sukuna, "Haven't used since the Heian Era," has become a testament to the series' biggest lie. The reveal of the Hollow Wicker Basket, an underwhelming and limited anti-domain technique, has failed to live up to the hype surrounding Sukuna's alleged Heian Era prowess.
The lack of any other substantial Heian Era jujutsu showcased by the King of Curses has further reinforced the notion that his boastful claims may be more fiction than fact.
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