Jujutsu Kaisen Teases a Fan-Favorite Sorcerer Is Still Alive — and Teaming With Yuji

Well, this took a left turn. The newest chapter of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo quietly drops a big one: Yuji Itadori is alive. Not only that, there is a solid fan theory that he is getting help from a very familiar partner while a brand-new threat lands in Japan. Yes, aliens. Stay with me.

So, what did Modulo just reveal?

Modulo confirms Yuji survived and is still around, but he is off the grid and actively hiding from the rest of the Jujutsu world. No clear reason why he is keeping his head down, which is odd for a guy who usually sprints toward trouble. The timing matters, because there is a new situation to deal with: the Simurians, an alien race, have arrived in Japan as refugees. The world basically needs Yuji again, the same guy who previously took down Ryomen Sukuna, the King of Curses.

The theory: Yuji has a secret escape artist

One theory making the rounds on X says Yuji is not hiding alone. The pick to be quietly helping him? Aoi Todo, the fan-favorite bruiser who bonded with Yuji instantly over their shared taste and chaotic energy. If you remember Todo’s cursed technique, this makes a lot of sense.

Todo’s ability, Boogie Woogie, lets him swap the positions of anything carrying cursed energy with a clap of his hands. He can swap himself with another person, or even switch two other targets with each other. If Yuji is in danger of being spotted, a well-timed clap and poof — he is somewhere else. That would make slipping past Jujutsu authorities surprisingly easy, over and over, for years.

Does Todo being around even track?

Actually, yes. When Todo first showed up in the original series, he was 18. Modulo is set roughly 68 years after the main story wraps, which would put Todo at about 86. For a high-level sorcerer, that is not unrealistic. If anything, the theory argues his technique might have matured with age — maybe a bigger range, maybe more precision — which would mean he can bail Yuji out from farther away without being in the same room, city, or even region.

Why Todo, specifically?

Because the guy is literally Yuji’s 'Besto Friendo' and they have practiced synergy. They have teamed up multiple times, they trust each other, and Todo’s kit is tailor-made for evasive maneuvers. If anyone has the motive and the tools to keep Yuji hidden for decades, it is Todo.

• Yuji Itadori is alive in Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo but in hiding; the reason is unknown.
• A new threat is on the board: the Simurians, an alien race seeking refuge in Japan.
• Yuji previously defeated Ryomen Sukuna, the King of Curses, so the world needs him again.
• Fan theory on X: Aoi Todo is secretly helping Yuji stay hidden using Boogie Woogie.
• Boogie Woogie swaps positions of targets with cursed energy via Todo’s clap, making quick escapes trivial.
• Timeline check: Todo was 18 in the main series; Modulo is set about 68 years later, making him ~86 — not out of bounds for a powerful sorcerer.
• The theory suggests Todo’s technique could have grown in range over time, letting him help from afar.

Where this leaves us

If Modulo is planting these seeds, the implications are fun: Yuji is not just alive, he may be playing a long game with a pro-level getaway driver. Whether Todo is actually in the mix or this is all fan smoke remains to be seen, but the pieces line up cleanly enough to keep an eye on it.

Do you buy that Aoi Todo is still out there covering for Yuji? And what is your read on why Yuji is hiding at all? Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo is available to read now on Viz Media.