Sukuna – The Ancient King of Curses Reigning for Over 1000 Years

As an avid JJK fan and content creator, I get asked a lot of questions about the mysterious backstories and legendary powers featured in the series. But one question I see come up often is – who is the oldest character in Jujutsu Kaisen? After thorough analysis and research into the lore and available info, the undisputed answer is Sukuna, known as the King of Curses.

Legends of the Immortal Sorcerer from the Golden Age

Sukuna‘s first mentions trace back over 1000 years ago to the golden age of jujutsu during feudal Japan, when he was said to be an immensely powerful human sorcerer that became corrupted. Some legends even portray him as an evil deity. While details on his origins remain unknown, these stories have cemented him as an iconic part of Japanese culture for millenniums.

As the self-proclaimed King of Curses, Sukuna has managed to cheat death for longer than any other known entity in the JJK universe – making him well over 1000 years old presently. That incredible lifespan combined with his mysterious background as an ancient being make him stand out as the oldest and most lethal threat the current jujutsu world faces.

Contrasting the Teenage Heroes vs the Ancient Villains

What I find fascinating when analyzing this series is the stark contrast between the elderly age of curses like Sukuna and Mahito versus the main teenage heroes – Yuji, Megumi, and Nobara. While they attend high school and deal with typical teen issues, they are tasked with battling millennium old cursed beings threatening the fabric of humanity as they know it.

It speaks to larger themes of generational change and confronting evils passed down from ancient times to forge a better future. The ages also signify power and experience – these curses have developed fearsome abilities over centuries that our young heroes must overcome through passion and grit.

Why Age Only Adds to Sukuna‘s Intimidation

We still may not know everything about Sukuna‘s cursed techniques and battles from his over 1000 years of existence. But from what has been shown, his powers far eclipse most sorcerers in strength and speed. He has developed ruthless abilities like Cleave and Dismantle to tear victims to shreds from the inside out. His centuries of experience using cursed energy gives him an edge in any battle.

Combine that with his complete lack of empathy or care for life, which seem to have only heightened after 1000 years of operating with no conscience. His first appearance in the modern era showcases him heartlessly massacring over 40,000 humans that happened to be nearby during his awakening. This immense body count factors into his intimidating status as the undisputed King of Curses in our present time.

How Sukuna Compares in Age to Other Key Figures

While nowhere near as old as Sukuna, here are the known ages of a few other major characters:

You‘ll notice the main students are in their mid-teens, while more sinister curses and magical beings have existed since ancient times. My theory is some of the other special grade beings we meet like Mahito also predate modern civilization based on their abilities and occult following. But none seem to compare to our millennium old Sukuna!

Summarizing Why Age and Power Intertwine for Sukuna

In closing, Sukuna‘s over 1000 year reign of terror solidifies him as both the oldest known character and biggest threat the jujutsu world faces today. His advanced age indicates mastery over cursed energy and sinister talents developed from centuries of being an unstoppable force of evil.

When it comes to enemies in JJK, ancient beings like Sukuna command the most power and demand respect for having survived eras of magical history. Our teenage heroes have their work cut out battling foes with so much battle experience and advanced techniques gained over their long lifespans. But that just raises the stakes and makes victories more rewarding in my eyes!

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