👁️Encountering the World of Curses
Yuji Itadori, an athletic but otherwise ordinary high school student, accidentally swallows a “Cursed Object” – the finger of Ryomen Sukuna, the most powerful Curse.
This marks his entry into a hidden world full of supernatural threats known as Curses.
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“What if evil lived inside you?” – this question forms the emotional core of the story.
🏫Training at Jujutsu High & New Bonds
Yuji enrolls in Tokyo Jujutsu High School to train as a sorcerer. He joins forces with classmates Megumi Fushiguro and Nobara Kugisaki, and learns under the seemingly carefree but incredibly powerful teacher, Satoru Gojo.
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Each character has unique principles and pasts, making them emotionally relatable and memorable.
💀Battles with Curses & the Question of Humanity
The battles aren’t just physical—they raise philosophical questions: What are curses? What does it mean to live or die as a human? Even some of the enemies (Curses) display emotions and motives that challenge simplistic notions of good and evil.
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Many villains have tragic backstories, blurring the line between enemy and victim.
🔥Coexisting with Sukuna – Inner Conflict
Yuji shares his body with Sukuna, a sadistic and ancient Curse. This volatile coexistence is not just a physical threat but a psychological one.
How does one face the darkness within?
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Yuji’s determination to “choose and take responsibility” is central to his character arc.
🔑 Summary
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Jujutsu Kaisen is a dark fantasy set in modern Japan, blending action, philosophy, and emotion
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The core theme: How do you face the evil within yourself?
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The story is driven by bonds, friendship, and moral growth
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Even villains are written with depth, allowing viewers to empathize with them