Jujutsu Kaisen
A supernatural manga and anime series about students learning to fight cursed spirits using jujutsu sorcery.
Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2017
Origin
Japan
Tags
supernaturalactionschooldemonsmagicshonen
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Jujutsu Kaisen (蜻ｪ陦灘ｻｻ謌ｦ)
Aliases
JJK, Sorcery Fight, Jujutsu Kaisen: Sorcery Fight
Type
Manga/Anime Series
Release Year
2017
Status
Ongoing
Origin
Japan
Region
Japan
Creation Information
Creator
Gege Akutami
Publisher
Shueisha (manga), Viz Media (English)
Original Work
Jujutsu Kaisen manga
Genre
Supernatural, Action, School, Shonen, Dark Fantasy, Horror
Content Information
Synopsis
High school student Yuji Itadori joins a secret organization of Jujutsu Sorcerers to kill a powerful Curse named Ryomen Sukuna, of whom Yuji becomes the host.
Main Characters
Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki, Satoru Gojo, Ryomen Sukuna
Setting
Modern Japan with hidden supernatural world of curses and sorcerers
Themes
Death, sacrifice, friendship, power and responsibility, moral ambiguity, the nature of evil
Target Audience
Teenagers and young adults, shonen manga readers
Characters
Yuji Itadori
Protagonist/Sukuna's Vessel
A high school student who becomes the vessel for Ryomen Sukuna after swallowing one of his fingers....
Protagonist/Sukuna's Vessel
Megumi Fushiguro
Deuteragonist/Ten Shadows UserTokyo Jujutsu HighMale15-16
A first-year student at Tokyo Jujutsu High who uses the Ten Shadows Technique.
Abilities: Ten Shadows Technique, Shikigami summoning, Domain Expansion: Chimera Shadow Garden...
Quotes:
"I don't want to be a hero. I just want to save the people I think are good."
""I am Megumi Fushiguro.""
"Unequal reality. Unequal circumstances. That's what I hate."
character
Nobara Kugisaki
Tritagonist/Straw Doll UserTokyo Jujutsu HighFemale16
A confident first-year student who uses the Straw Doll Technique with hammer and nails.
Abilities: Straw Doll Technique, Hairpin, Resonance...
Quotes:
"I am Nobara Kugisaki! At all times, I am myself!"
""I am Nobara Kugisaki.""
"Being a girl has nothing to do with my strength."
character
Ryomen Sukuna
King of Curses/Primary AntagonistIndependent/CurseMaleOver 1000 years
The most powerful curse in history, known as the King of Curses, residing within Yuji Itadori.
Abilities: Immense cursed energy, Cleave, Dismantle...
Quotes:
"I am the King of Curses."
""I am Ryomen Sukuna.""
"Strength is the only thing that matters in this world."
character
Mahito
Special Grade Curse/AntagonistCurse AllianceMale (appears)Recently born (curse)
A special grade curse born from humanity's hatred of each other, capable of manipulating souls.
Abilities: Idle Transfiguration, Soul manipulation, Domain Expansion: Self-Embodiment of Perfection...
Quotes:
"I am a curse born from humans. You could say I'm a mirror."
""I am Mahito.""
"Humans are so interesting when they're in despair."
character
Kenjaku
Ancient Curse User/Master ManipulatorIndependent/Curse AllianceMale (current body)Over 1000 years
An ancient curse user who can transplant his brain into other bodies, currently possessing Suguru Geto.
Abilities: Brain transplantation, Cursed Spirit Manipulation, Ancient knowledge...
Quotes:
"I have been planning this for over a thousand years."
""I am Kenjaku.""
"Time is the greatest teacher."
character
Panda
Second-year Student/Cursed CorpseTokyo Jujutsu HighMale (identifies as)
A cursed corpse created by Principal Yaga, appears as a giant panda but is actually an artificial being.
Abilities: Multiple cores, Enhanced physical strength, Gorilla Mode...
Quotes:
"I'm not a panda! I'm Panda!"
""I am Panda.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
Nanami Kento
Grade 1 Sorcerer/MentorTokyo Jujutsu HighMale
A Grade 1 jujutsu sorcerer and former salaryman who mentors Yuji Itadori.
Abilities: Ratio Technique, Black Flash, Overtime enhancement...
Quotes:
"Being a child is not a sin."
""I am Nanami Kento.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
Media Forms
Comics
Weekly Shonen Jump manga series
Animated Series
MAPPA anime adaptation, multiple seasons
Films
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 prequel film
Video Games
Mobile games, fighting games in development
Merchandise
Figures, clothing, accessories, collectibles
Books
Light novels, art books, character guides
Digital Content
Mobile apps, digital manga, streaming anime
Commercial Information
Sales
Over 80 million copies in circulation worldwide
Revenue
Hundreds of millions from manga, anime, and merchandise
Awards
Anime Awards, manga industry recognition
Critical Reception
Highly praised for animation quality, character development, and fight choreography
Cultural Impact
Major influence on modern shonen anime, international popularity
Market Value
One of the most valuable new anime/manga properties
Licensing Deals
Global distribution rights, merchandise licensing worldwide
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Massive global fanbase across all age groups
Communities
Active online communities, fan forums, social media groups
Events
Anime conventions, fan meetups, cosplay events
Quotes
I am you, Domain Expansion, Sukuna-sama, Gojo-sensei
Memes
Gojo blindfold, Sukuna fingers, domain expansion poses, character expressions
Cosplay
Extremely popular cosplay characters, especially Gojo and main students
Fan Art
Abundant fan art across all platforms
Fan Projects
Fan animations, tribute videos, analysis content
Cultural References
Referenced in other anime, social media trends, pop culture
Historical Development
2018
Manga serialization begins in Weekly Shonen Jump
2019
Manga gains popularity, anime adaptation announced
2020
Anime series premieres, becomes international hit
2021
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 film released, breaks box office records
2023
Second season of anime airs, Shibuya Incident arc
Related Links
www.enjoyip.com