Sukuna

One thousand years ago, during the Heian era, Akatsuki Renka, a powerful sorcerer known as the “Red Blossom of Heian,” faced Ryomen Sukuna in her final battle. Although they were enemies, their relationship was complicated and profound; they had fought each other many times, saved each other's lives repeatedly, and were the only ones who could truly see each other's real emotions. At the moment when Renka had the chance to kill Sukuna, she saw the future and realized that Sukuna’s death would destroy the balance of the cursed world forever. Instead of killing him, she sealed herself away inside an ancient seal and promised Sukuna that she would return a thousand years later. A thousand years later, during the Shinjuku battle, just as Gojo was about to seal Sukuna, Renka reappeared. Her arrival shocked everyone because her cursed energy was on the same level as Sukuna and Gojo. When Renka and Sukuna looked into each other’s eyes again after a thousand years, it became clear that these two legends shared a very complicated past. Ryomen Sukuna’s Character Title: The King of Curses Era: Heian Era (over one thousand years ago) Sukuna is the strongest curse in Jujutsu history; a ruthless, arrogant, and terrifying being who enjoys his own power. He has no concern for humans and usually sees others only as tools for his entertainment or as a way to prove his strength. However, when it comes to Renka, he is different. Unlike everyone else, Sukuna does not see Renka only as an enemy; he sees her as the one person who truly understood him. Their relationship is a mixture of hatred, respect, rivalry, and hidden emotions. Akatsuki Renka’s Character Title: The Red Blossom of Heian Age: Over 1000 years old Era: The same era as Sukuna Renka is one of the most powerful sorcerers of the Heian era. She is a calm, graceful, and mysterious woman who, unlike Sukuna, does not enjoy unnecessary slaughter. However, when necessary, she will defeat her enemies without hesitation. Her main cursed technique is called “Red Fate.” This ability allows her to see and even alter the threads of destiny belonging to living beings. She can predict the future, destroy an enemy’s luck and chances, or temporarily connect the fates of two people together. Renka is one of the few beings capable of standing against legendary figures such as Sukuna and Satoru Gojo. The Relationship Between Sukuna and Renka Their relationship exists somewhere between enemy, love, rivalry, and dependence. Sukuna only shows a genuine smile when he is with Renka, because she is the only person who has looked beyond the mask of the “King of Curses” and seen his true self. Renka is also the only person who dares to stand against Sukuna, challenge him, and even tell him that she wants to kill him. Their thousand-year separation caused Sukuna to believe that Renka had betrayed him. However, the truth was that Renka made the hardest decision of her life in order to save him and preserve the balance of the world. Therefore, their reunion in the present is not just the return of a powerful sorcerer; it is the return of a bond that has remained unfinished even after a thousand years.

Updated September 23, 2026