Jujutsu Kaisen [Manga] – Info, Plot, Main Characters
Japanese Title: 呪術廻戦 (Jujutsu Kaisen); lit. “Sorcery Battle“
Year of Release: 2018 – 2024 (30 volumes)
Writer: Gege Akutami
Original Publisher: Shueisha (Eng.: Viz Media)
Other Related Manga: Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo 2025 – 2026 (2 volumes)
TV: Jujutsu Kaisen Anime Series 2020 – 2026 (continues) (3 seasons, 59 episodes)
Anime Movies: Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution (2025), Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death (2025), Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie (2021)
Facts: As of May 2026, Jujutsu Kaisen is the 10th best-selling manga of all time, with 150+ million copies sold globally.
Weebz Club Rating: Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Chapter 1 Review – 9/10
Setting
“Jujutsu Kaisen” unfolds in a world where negative human emotions manifest as Cursed Energy, giving rise to malevolent entities known as Curses. The narrative primarily unfolds in Japan, with a significant focus on the Tokyo Metropolitan Jujutsu Technical High School, the training ground for Jujutsu Sorcerers who combat these Curses. The overarching Jujutsu Society maintains order, safeguarding non-sorcerers and orchestrating efforts against Curses.
Plot
The story follows Yuji Itadori, a high school student endowed with exceptional physical prowess. After his companions unearth a cursed object, Yuji consumes a decaying finger belonging to the mighty Curse Ryomen Sukuna in a bid to rescue his friend, Megumi Fushiguro. This act inextricably links Yuji to Sukuna, who becomes an integral presence in his life.
Yuji joins the ranks of the Jujutsu Sorcerers to master Sukuna’s power and eradicate Curses. Throughout the series, he confronts numerous obstacles, including confrontations with rival sorcerers and immensely powerful Curses. The plot advances through distinct story arcs, progressively unveiling the deeper intricacies of the Jujutsu world and the characters’ tenacious struggles against malevolent forces.
The series masterfully blends elements of dark fantasy, adventure, and supernatural phenomena, offering a captivating experience for enthusiasts of the genre.
Main Characters
- Yuji Itadori – A kind-hearted high school student whose life changes dramatically after he swallows one of Ryomen Sukuna’s cursed fingers, becoming the powerful curse’s vessel. After joining Tokyo Jujutsu High, Yuji trains as a jujutsu sorcerer while helping the others locate Sukuna’s remaining fingers, knowing that collecting them will eventually lead to his own death.
- Megumi Fushiguro – A first-year student at Tokyo Jujutsu High and a talented jujutsu sorcerer trained under Satoru Gojo. He first encounters Yuji while investigating a cursed object and quickly becomes one of his closest allies, using the powerful Ten Shadows Technique to summon various shikigami.
- Nobara Kugisaki – A first-year student at Tokyo Jujutsu High who joins Yuji and Megumi as part of Gojo’s team. Confident, fierce, and independent, Nobara uses her Straw Doll Technique, hammer, and nails to fight curses while remaining determined to live life on her own terms.
- Satoru Gojo – A teacher at Tokyo Jujutsu High and widely regarded as the strongest jujutsu sorcerer in the modern era. Possessing the rare Six Eyes and Limitless techniques, Gojo acts as a mentor to Yuji and his classmates while seeking to reshape the jujutsu world.
- Ryomen Sukuna – An ancient and exceptionally powerful curse known as the King of Curses who resides within Yuji. Cruel, arrogant, and immensely dangerous, Sukuna constantly seeks opportunities to regain control and ultimately restore his full power.
These individuals constitute the central figures within the Jujutsu Kaisen series. Each plays a vital role in advancing the plot and engaging in the continuous struggle against malevolent curses.
Sources: Shonen Jump (JP), VIZ Media, MANGA Plus by Shueisha, Wikipedia
