Maki is what confirmed to me that Gege isn't
actually a good writer, let alone a great one. At that point I checked out and started reading JJK like it was just an ability showcase. Sukuna vs Gojo didn't disappoint, I have Maki to thank for that, she prepared us for the culling games having no real narrative.
Lol....bluds living in his own world, all of the engagement you see today comes from the anime's success. Mappa made Gege rich. If the anime was mid, this series is not even looked at. Over half this fanbase exists cause of this scene alone.