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.
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 high school student. His life takes a drastic turn when he swallows one of the fingers of the powerful curse, Ryomen Sukuna, becoming his vessel. His mission now involves gathering Sukuna’s remaining digits.
- Megumi Fushiguro: A first-year student at Jujutsu High. Trained by the formidable Satoru Gojo, he is a skilled jujutsu sorcerer. He crosses paths with Yuji while on a mission to retrieve a cursed item.
- Nobara Kugisaki: Another first-year student at Jujutsu High. She possesses a resolute spirit and demonstrates considerable combat prowess.
- Satoru Gojo: The instructor at Tokyo Jujutsu High. He stands as one of the most powerful jujutsu sorcerers in existence. Gojo serves as a crucial mentor to Yuji and his classmates.
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.
