Is Maki Really As Strong As Toji? The Debate That Split the JJK Fandom
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January 25, 2026
Warning : This article contains Major Spoilers from JJK Season 3 – Culling Game arc.
A single viral tweet claiming “Maki is officially as strong as Toji” shook the Jujutsu Kaisen fandom overnight. While many fans supported the statement after Episode 4’s brutal massacre, others pushed back hard, arguing that comparing Maki Zen’in to Toji Fushiguro undersells the sheer terror Toji embodied.
This debate matters because both stand at the peak of Heavenly Restriction, a type of power so rare that only a handful of characters in the entire JJK universe have ever achieved it.
But the real question remains: Has Maki truly reached Toji’s level… or are fans forgetting what Toji was capable of?
Why the Tweet Triggered the Fandom (And What Fans Are Saying)
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The moment the tweet dropped, replies flooded instantly. Some fans insisted Maki’s awakening put her on Toji’s tier:
- “Maki is now the new Sorcerer Killer.”
- “She’s officially Toji-level. No doubt.”
But a large part of the fandom rejected it:
- “Never bro, the GOAT is unmatched.”
- “Toji is the greatest Zenin. Don’t compare.”
- “People are underestimating Toji way too much now.”
And honestly? They’re not wrong to be defensive. Toji’s legacy is not built on one rampage. It’s built on years of raw survival, perfected killing intent, and impossible feats that even special grade curses feared. This is exactly why the comparison triggers such a split.
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— Anime Tweets (@AnimexTwts) January 23, 2026
Understanding Toji’s Legacy – The Original Sorcerer Killer
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Toji’s legacy is carved from moments that define JJK’s entire power scale. Maki’s awakening is incredible — but Toji’s history is terrifying.
Toji Nearly Killed Satoru Gojo in Season 2
With no cursed energy, no cursed tools except what he carried, Toji infiltrated a high-security mission and killed Riko Amanai, Tengen’s chosen vessel — right under Gojo’s nose. Then he stabbed Gojo in the throat, crushed his spine, and left him for dead. The strongest sorcerer of the modern era… defeated by a man with zero cursed energy.
If Gojo didn’t awaken Reverse Cursed Technique on the spot, Toji would’ve killed the strongest sorcerer the world had seen in centuries.
Toji Destroyed Dagon Inside His Own Domain
When even Nanami, Maki (pre-awakening), Megumi, and Naobito were cornered inside Dagon’s domain, Toji appeared and shredded a fully manifested special grade curse —
INSIDE the curse’s own domain. No technique.
No cursed energy.
Just pure physical dominance.
Toji’s Speed & Strength Were Another Category
His speed tore through sorcerers before they could react.
His blade work was surgical.
His instincts were predator-level.
Toji wasn’t strong for a human.
He was strong beyond human, a supernatural anomaly.
This is why fans say comparing Maki to Toji “too early” feels disrespectful to his legacy.
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What Maki Achieved in Episode 4 — And What She Didn’t
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Maki’s Episode 4 awakening is one of the most iconic moments in JJK.
After Mai sacrifices herself and removes the twin-binding limit, Maki’s full Heavenly Restriction activates — the same condition that created Toji.
And her feats? INSANE.
What She Achieved:
- Slaughtered the Kukuru Unit instantly
- Defeated the Hei, the Zen’in clan’s elite sorcerers
- Outspeeded & outmaneuvered Naoya’s Projection Sorcery
- One-punched Naoya’s jaw into fragments
- Ended the Zen’in clan in one night
These are Toji-level physical feats, no doubt. And even Ranta recognized it:
“The current Zen’in clan only exists thanks to the whim of Toji-san… and now Maki is the same as that man.” – Ranta
Ranta’s line is not hype — it’s canon evidence of how close Maki has gotten to Toji’s power.
What She Has Not Achieved (Yet):
- She hasn’t fought special grade curses like Toji did
- She hasn’t killed anyone remotely on Gojo-level
- She hasn’t demonstrated assassin-level experience or instinct refinement
- She hasn’t shown multi-scenario adaptability like Toji vs Dagon
So yes — Maki is close.
But “equal” and “same experience-tier” are not identical.
Final Verdict — Is Maki Truly Toji-Level?
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Here’s the truth HiddenManga-style — raw but fair:
Physically?
Maki is absolutely Toji-tier now.
Her Heavenly Restriction is fully activated.
Her strength & speed match Toji’s numbers.
Experience & Killer Instinct?
Toji is still far ahead.
He lived as an assassin.
He fought sorcerers, curses, and domains.
He killed the strongest sorcerer once.
He fought like a monster with decades of refinement.
Potential?
Maki’s potential is still rising — Toji reached his peak long ago. Maki may surpass him eventually, but as of Episode 4, she stands as:
“The Second Coming of Toji — not the replacement.”
Toji remains the original anomaly. Maki is his rightful successor.
📢 Let’s Talk!
Where Do You Stand in This Debate?
Has Maki already reached Toji’s tier, or is the fandom jumping too fast? Is Toji still the unmatched GOAT of Heavenly Restriction?
👇 Drop your thoughts — HiddenManga always replies to meaningful comments.
