How Yuta's Copying Weakens Jujutsu Kaisen

Yuta Okkotsu copying ability is a problem in Jujutsu Kaisen

Jujutsu Kaisen introduced Yuta Okkotsu as a cursed prodigy - a character so strong he could solo Special Grade Curses and copy any technique he saw. But here’s the problem: Yuta’s ability to steal powers isn’t just cool, it’s breaking the story’s tension, stakes, and what makes Jujutsu Kaisen battles so thrilling.

Yuta’s return in the Culling Game arc should’ve been hype. Instead, his “copy-paste” Cursed Technique risks turning fights into predictable puzzles. Why care about clever strategies (like Megumi’s Domain clashes) or Gojo’s genius when Yuta can just mimic the answer? Let’s break down why Yuta’s power is Jujutsu Kaisen’s sneakiest flaw.

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Yuta’s Copy Ability: Cool In Theory, Boring In Practice

Yuta’s Cursed Technique, Copy, lets him replicate any ability he sees - no training, no drawbacks. In JJK 0, this made sense: he was a traumatized kid leaning on Rika’s power. But in the Culling Game, Yuta’s copying feels like cheating.

Take his fight with Dhruv Lakdawalla. Dhruv’s shikigami swarm should’ve been a deadly threat. Instead, Yuta copies Dhruv’s technique mid-battle and one-shots him. No struggle, no growth, just copy, win, repeat. Compare this to Yuji’s desperate brawls or Megumi’s risky Domain Expansions. Yuta’s victories feel unearned, and that’s bad for tension.

Stealing The Spotlight (And Stakes)

Jujutsu Kaisen thrives on high-risk battles where creativity matters. Remember when Nanami used his Ratio Technique to exploit weak spots? Or when Todo’s Boogie Woogie required teamwork and quick thinking? These moments made us cheer because the characters earned their wins.

Yuta’s copying skips the hard work. Against Uro, he copies her space-warping technique, Thin Ice Breaker, and uses it better than she does. It’s cool, but it robs Uro of her uniqueness and makes Yuta feel invincible. If he can always counter enemies with their own moves, where’s the suspense?

The Gojo Paradox: Why Yuta’s Power Hurts The Narrative

Gojo Satoru is Jujutsu Kaisen’s power ceiling, but his strength has limits. He can’t be everywhere at once, and his arrogance blinds him. Yuta, though? He’s Gojo without the flaws. He copies techniques, heals instantly, and has no clear weakness.

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This creates a narrative paradox. The story needs threats strong enough to challenge Yuta, but making enemies overpowered risks sidelining other characters. For example, Sukuna’s rampage should be terrifying, but if Yuta can just copy World Cutting Slash, why fear Sukuna at all?

Copying Vs Creativity: What Made JJK Special

Jujutsu Kaisen’s magic system was built on creativity under pressure. Megumi’s incomplete Domain, Nobara’s straw doll tricks, and even Yuji’s simple fists forced characters to think outside the box. Yuta’s copying bypasses this.

Why bother strategizing when Yuta can hijack the enemy’s best move? It’s like playing a video game with cheat codes - fun at first, but boring once the challenge disappears. The series risks becoming “The Yuta Show,” where sidekicks like Maki or Hakari exist just to make him look cooler.

Final Verdict: Yuta Needs Limits In Jujutsu Kaisen

Yuta isn’t a bad character. His bond with Rika is touching, and his moral conflict (killing civilians in the Culling Game) adds depth. But his Copy technique is a storytelling trap. Without limits, he’ll keep sucking the tension out of battles and overshadowing the cast.

The solution? Yuta needs some limits. Maybe Rika’s power has a time limit, or copying drains Yuta’s Cursed Energy. Otherwise, Jujutsu Kaisen risks becoming just another power-fantasy manga, forgetting what made it special: the struggle to survive, not the ease of winning.