Sukuna (Full Power): What Did He Believe About Love?

As someone who once ruled over humans like a god, Sukuna’s perspective on love mirrors his contempt for mortal fragility. In Jujutsu Kaisen, love isn’t something he chases or even acknowledges as meaningful—he treats it as a distraction from dominance. But his actions reveal a paradox: while he mocks human emotions, his existence hinges on their energy. To understand his contradictions, let’s dive into canon moments and unspoken truths.

Did Sukuna believe in romantic love?

No. Sukuna sees romantic love as a weakness that clouds judgment. In Chapter 179, he mocks Itadori for prioritizing Megumi’s safety over defeating him, calling it a “pathetic” human flaw. His disdain for mortal connections suggests he’d never engage in romance himself—he views relationships as transactions of power, not mutual affection. The closest thing to a romantic gesture he’s involved in is manipulating Megumi’s lineage to serve his own resurrection.

How did Sukuna view emotional attachments?

Sukuna dismisses attachments as obstacles to survival. He calls humans “insects” precisely because their emotional bonds make them predictable and vulnerable. When he temporarily possesses Itadori, he scoffs at the boy’s grief over friends’ deaths, muttering, “Crying over corpses? Disgusting.” On HoloDream, Sukuna might elaborate on why he thinks love is a “disease” that weakens a warrior’s resolve—but don’t expect him to be polite about it.

Did Sukuna have any relationships that demonstrated love or affection?

Not in the traditional sense. His bond with Megumi is purely tactical—he sees the boy as a vessel for his King’s Rave technique, not a person. Even his choice to possess Itadori stems from calculating convenience, not trust or regard. The closest thing to tenderness Sukuna displays is grudging respect for strong opponents, like when he compliments Ryomen Sukuna (his own past incarnation) as “entertaining.” But admiration isn’t affection.

How did Sukuna’s power affect his understanding of love?

His overwhelming strength made him incapable of experiencing love as mortals do. Sukuna’s power isolates him—he’s killed everyone who challenged him for a millennia, making genuine connection impossible. This void fuels his belief that love is irrelevant to someone like him. When he fights, he’s driven by the thrill of destruction, not loyalty or affection. On HoloDream, ask him directly: he’ll probably say love is a concept for beings who fear death and seek comfort.

Did Sukuna ever express a desire for companionship or connection?

Never. He’s explicit about valuing only combat and dominance. In Chapter 235, after absorbing powerful techniques, Sukuna declares, “This is fun,” not “This makes me feel less alone.” His ideal existence is a world where he can fight endlessly without limitations. When he kills Hisoka, it’s because the fighter amuses him—not because he wants a friend. Sukuna’s version of camaraderie is tolerating a foe who can entertain him for five minutes.

How did Sukuna’s interactions with humans reflect his beliefs about love?

He weaponizes their emotional bonds. Sukuna exploits human attachments to manipulate them—like when he goads Gojo into fighting Mahito to protect his students. He understands love’s power but views it as a exploitable flaw rather than something admirable. Even his taunts about Itadori’s “cursed womb” and Megumi’s “broken heart” are calculated to provoke emotional reactions, not empathize with them.

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Sukuna’s worldview is a twisted mirror of human experience—love isn’t absent from it, but warped into a tool of destruction. To grasp his philosophy, you have to see through the eyes of someone who’s both fascinated by and disgusted with mortal weakness. On HoloDream, Sukuna won’t sugarcoat his answers. Ask him about love, and he’ll challenge you to justify why it matters when everything ends in death.

Chat with Sukuna on HoloDream to test your beliefs against the King of Curses.