“I feel a certain affinity”: No Nanami Sequence Could Top the One Jujutsu Kaisen Scene that Won Bleach Writer Tite Kubo’s Heart

In an intriguing conversation, the creators of Bleach and Jujutsu Kaisen, talked about a variety of manga-related subjects. Each mangaka was asked what they thought of the works of the other authors. The writer of Bleach, Tite Kubo, selected a line from a character who had the most tragic backstory in the show when asked about his favorite Jujutsu Kaisen moment.

The conversation between the two gifted mangakas was released on Edomonogatari, a website that offers manga translations, interviews, and other anime content. Kubo’s appreciation of Jujutsu Kaisen is clear evidence of the immense esteem both creators have for each other’s creative work.

Tite Kubo’s Favorite Jujutsu Kaisen Quote Comes From Junpei Yoshino

The quote Tite Kubo selected as his favorite was said by Junpei Yoshino, a high school student, and it discusses Junpei’s ideas about what is genuinely “the opposite of love.” The student believes that the widely held belief that apathy is the antithesis of love is untrue and ridiculous. He doesn’t think there is any difference between the two feelings.

Tite Kubo said to Edomonogatari:

Since the Jujutsu Kaisen manga is still ongoing, I believe its best scenes are yet to come. But if had to choose from the existing material, I’d say Junpei Yoshino’s “Don’t you think that whoever first said, ‘The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference’ must be rotting in hell?” It’s the quote that left the deepest impression on me. Some of the references you make, and the ways you make them, are familiar; I feel a certain affinity for Jujutsu Kaisen when I read it every week.

When one takes into account Junpei’s horrifying journey in Jujutsu Kaisen, this intriguing phrase becomes even more profound. The character experienced terrible things, such as intense bullying and loneliness. Unfortunately, Junpei’s indifferent disposition was pushed to its limit when Mahito, the wicked cursed spirit, saw his weakness—his decreased self-esteem and loathing for bullies.

Yuji Itadori, the protagonist, intervened and extended friendship to Junpei—who had never been offered one before—after Mahito nearly persuaded him to kill someone. But the wicked curse led his life to suddenly come apart as soon as things started to improve for him.

By drawing a curse to their home, accusing a fellow student, and inciting Junpei to strike out, the powerful curse caused Junpei’s mother to pass away. The curse murdered Junpei in front of Yuji when he learned Mahito had fooled him. Given the background of his excruciatingly difficult existence, Junpei’s statement that indifference is not the reverse of love makes perfect sense.

It makes sense that, despite his early feelings of indifference, he would eventually come to despise his aggressors after years of being tormented as a victim of bullying. It makes sense that he would have the same feelings toward the person who killed his mother and, eventually, toward himself.

Junpei Yoshino’s Quote On The Nature Of Hate Makes Sense Given His Experiences

Gege Akutami‘s Jujutsu Kaisen is more than just an action or fighting manga; it has a lot of profound sequences that have a lasting emotional impact on readers. Sadly, a number of the manga’s characters—including Nanami and Nobara—tragically passed away in horrifying ways after revealing incredibly personal details about their personalities and lives.

Junpei’s comment perfectly captures his nature, emphasizing his distaste for people who cause harm to others. The fact that Bleach creator Kubo considers this quote noteworthy is not surprising, as it sheds light on Junpei’s character and experiences in Jujutsu Kaisen.