Jujutsu Kaisen

Jujutsu Kaisen is a Japanese manga and anime television series created by Gege Akutami. The story follows Yuji Itadori, a high school student who becomes the host of a powerful Curse known as Ryomen Sukuna. After this fateful encounter, Yuji joins a secret organization of Jujutsu Sorcerers dedicated to exorcising Curses and eliminating Sukuna once and for all.

Jujutsu Kaisen – Overview

Jujutsu Kaisen is a Japanese manga and anime series created by Gege Akutami, known for its intense supernatural themes, gripping storylines, and dynamic characters.

Manga

• Serialization: The manga began its run in Weekly Shōnen Jump in March 2018 and concluded in September 2024.

• Volumes: The series has been compiled into 30 tankōbon volumes.

• Sales: As of its conclusion, the manga has sold over 50 million copies worldwide, making it one of the most popular shōnen series of its era.

Anime

• Production: The anime is produced by MAPPA, known for its high-quality animation and direction.

• Streaming: Licensed by Crunchyroll for audiences outside of Asia.

• Releases:

  • Season 1 (2020): Aired with 24 episodes, adapting the "Cursed Child" and "Vs. Mahito" arcs.
  • Movie – Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2021): A prequel film focusing on Yuta Okkotsu, set before the main series.
  • Season 2 (2023): Adapted the "Hidden Inventory / Premature Death" arc and the intense "Shibuya Incident" arc.
  • Season 3: Confirmed to be in production and will adapt the Culling Game arc from the manga.

Story Summary

Yuuji Itadori, a seemingly ordinary high school student, spends his days with the Occult Club or visiting his ailing grandfather in the hospital. His quiet life changes forever when he encounters a cursed object—later revealed to be a finger of Ryomen Sukuna, a malevolent Curse known as the "King of Curses."
After swallowing the cursed object to protect his friends, Yuuji becomes Sukuna’s host. This event drags him into the hidden world of Curses—manifestations of human malice and fear—and the elite sorcerers trained to combat them. Recruited by Satoru Gojo, he enrolls in the Tokyo Metropolitan Jujutsu Technical High School, beginning a dangerous journey as a Jujutsu Sorcerer.

Main Characters

• Yuji Itadori – The protagonist and vessel for Sukuna.

• Satoru Gojo – A powerful sorcerer and mentor with overwhelming cursed energy.

• Ryomen Sukuna – A legendary Curse and the main source of Yuuji’s internal conflict.