8.5
Jujutsu Kaisen
呪術廻戦
8.5
Rank
#158
Popularity
#13
Members
3.0M
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95.5K
Synopsis
Idly indulging in baseless paranormal activities with the Occult Club, high schooler Yuuji Itadori spends his days at either the clubroom or the hospital, where he visits his bedridden grandfather. However, this leisurely lifestyle soon takes a turn for the strange when he unknowingly encounters a cursed item. Triggering a chain of supernatural occurrences, Yuuji finds himself suddenly thrust into the world of Curses—dreadful beings formed from human malice and negativity—after swallowing the sa...
Background
Winner of the Anime of the Year (TV Series) at the 2022 Tokyo Anime Award Festival (TAAF).
AI Synopsis
AI · OriginalA teen swallows a demon's finger and becomes humanity's most reluctant curse‑slayer.
Yuuji Itadori is a high‑schooler with a heart as big as his appetite, spending his free time in the school's occult club and visiting his bedridden grandfather. One careless swipe at a cursed relic—a rotting finger belonging to the legendary demon Sukuna—turns his ordinary life into a nightmare. Swallowing the finger to protect his friends triggers a cascade of malevolent energy, binding Sukuna’s fragmented soul to Yuuji’s own body and thrusting him into the hidden war between humanity and Curses, the twisted manifestations of human hatred. Rescued by the enigmatic sorcerer Satoru Gojo, Yuuji is recruited into Tokyo Jujutsu High, an academy that trains elite exorcists to hunt these unseen threats. There, he meets a cast of gifted yet troubled peers—Maki, a weapon‑wielding prodigy without cursed energy; Nobara, a sharp‑tongued witch with a flair for hammer‑and‑nail combat; and the stoic genius Megumi, who commands shadowy shikigami. Together they face grotesque curses, unravel dark conspiracies, and grapple with the moral weight of wielding power that could either save or doom the world. As Yuuji balances his desire to live a normal life with the crushing responsibility of containing Sukuna’s chaos, the series blends pulse‑pounding battles, dark humor, and poignant moments of friendship into a relentless shōnen spectacle.
Supernatural battlesDark humorHigh‑stakes shōnenFriendship forged in fireCursed school life
Why Watch
AI1
**Explosive Fight Choreography Sets New Bar**
The clash between Yuji and Mahito in episode 12 blends fluid animation with inventive cursed technique visuals, making every punch feel like a kinetic masterpiece.
2
**Complex Villains With Tragic Depth**
Sukuna’s occasional monologues reveal a centuries‑old entity grappling with boredom and hunger, while Mahito’s philosophy on humanity’s fragility adds unsettling moral weight.
3
**School Life Meets Dark Folklore Seamlessly**
Scenes like the club’s casual banter contrast sharply with the night‑time curse hunts, highlighting how ordinary teenage worries coexist with ancient sorcery.
4
**Character Growth Anchored in Empathy**
Yuji’s promise to die protecting others drives his relentless training, and Megumi’s reluctant acceptance of his own cursed lineage provides a poignant parallel arc.
5
**Stunning Use of Color to Convey Mood**
The series employs a muted palette for everyday school scenes, then erupts into vivid reds and purples during curse battles, visually reinforcing the shift from normalcy to horror.
Best for: Viewers who crave high‑octane shounen action that’s layered with philosophical villains and striking visual storytelling.
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 15+
strong
ViolenceFrequent graphic combat with dismemberment, impalement, and heavy bloodshed; curses are visually grotesque and fights show visceral injury detail.
strong
Disturbing themesBody horror (forced transfiguration of humans), death of minors, psychological trauma, and existential dread; the Junpei and Mahito arcs are especially bleak.
moderate
LanguageRegular swearing in both sub and dub (shit, damn, bastard, etc.), mostly during combat or high-stress moments.
mild
Sexual contentOccasional fan-service shots and innuendo jokes, but no nudity or explicit situations.
mild
Substance useAdult characters occasionally drink alcohol socially; not glorified or frequent.
A high-octane supernatural action series where teens fight grotesque curses using martial arts and cursed energy. Expect intense, bloody battles, unsettling body horror, and emotionally heavy story arcs involving the death and suffering of young characters.
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FAQ
Jujutsu Kaisen has 24 episodes.
Jujutsu Kaisen is currently finished airing.
Jujutsu Kaisen was produced by MAPPA.
Jujutsu Kaisen aired Oct 3, 2020 to Mar 27, 2021.
Jujutsu Kaisen is based on a Manga.
A high-octane supernatural action series where teens fight grotesque curses using martial arts and cursed energy. Expect intense, bloody battles, unsettling body horror, and emotionally heavy story arcs involving the death and suffering of young characters.
