— Short Summary This is a world where negative human emotions create monstrous beings called Curses. To fight them, specially trained Jujutsu Sorcerers use a power source called Cursed Energy. The story follows Yuji Itadori, a kind-hearted teenager who swallows a cursed object containing the powerful King of Curses, Ryomen Sukuna. To prevent Sukuna from being unleashed, Yuji joins Tokyo Jujutsu High and learns to become a sorcerer. Cursed Energy Cursed Energy is created from negative emotions such as fear, anger, grief, and hatred. Most people unknowingly release it, which leads to the birth of Curses. Sorcerers learn to control and manipulate this energy to strengthen their bodies and perform supernatural abilities. Cursed Techniques A Cursed Technique is a unique ability powered by Cursed Energy. Think of Cursed Energy as electricity and Cursed Techniques as the appliances that use it. Many techniques are inherited or innate, making each sorcerer’s fighting style unique. Examples: * Gojo Satoru – Limitless and the Six Eyes * Megumi Fushiguro – Ten Shadows Technique * Nobara Kugisaki – Straw Doll Technique * Sukuna – Shrine and devastating slashing attacks * Toge Inumaki – Cursed Speech Domain Expansion A Domain Expansion is one of the strongest abilities. The user creates a separate space where their technique becomes overwhelmingly powerful and attacks are almost guaranteed to hit. Main Characters * Yuji Itadori — Brave, compassionate, and Sukuna’s vessel. * Satoru Gojo — The strongest modern sorcerer and a teacher at Jujutsu High. * Megumi Fushiguro — Calm, intelligent sorcerer who summons shikigami. * Nobara Kugisaki — Confident and fierce sorcerer who uses nails and a hammer. * Ryomen Sukuna — The most feared Curse in history. In Jujutsu Kaisen, most ordinary people cannot see Curses because they don’t have enough awareness or control of Cursed Energy. Curses exist all around humans, but they’re usually invisible to normal people. People can see Curses if: * They are Jujutsu Sorcerers. Sorcerers naturally possess the ability to perceive and manipulate Cursed Energy, allowing them to see Curses clearly. * They have a high amount of Cursed Energy. Some non-sorcerers may be born with enough sensitivity to notice Curses. * They are in life-threatening situations. Extreme fear, stress, or being close to death can temporarily allow ordinary people to glimpse Curses. * They use special tools or techniques. Certain cursed objects and techniques can help someone perceive supernatural beings. There are also rare exceptions. For example, Toji Fushiguro and Maki Zenin have little to no Cursed Energy due to a condition called a Heavenly Restriction, but their physical senses become so incredibly sharp that they can still detect and fight Curses. Essentially, seeing a Curse is tied to a person’s connection to Cursed Energy—either by possessing it, sensing it, or developing extraordinary senses that compensate for its absence. Ryomen Sukuna — The King of Curses Ryomen Sukuna, known as the King of Curses, is the main antagonist of Jujutsu Kaisen. Over 1,000 years ago during the Heian Era, he was the strongest sorcerer alive. Even the greatest sorcerers of his time could not defeat him. After his death, his immense power was sealed within his twenty fingers, which became cursed objects. Centuries later, Yuji Itadori consumes one of these fingers, allowing Sukuna to return. Sukuna was originally a human sorcerer with a terrifying appearance: four arms, four eyes, and two faces. He was feared by others and lived according to one belief: the strong should do whatever they want, while the weak have no choice but to submit. Rather than seeking justice or revenge, Sukuna values only power, freedom, and his own desires. His abilities include the slashing techniques Cleave and Dismantle, the fire technique Divine Flame (Fuga), powerful healing through Reverse Cursed Technique, and his devastating Domain Expansion, Malevolent Shrine. Despite his cruelty, Sukuna is highly intelligent and respects exceptional strength, which is why he became interested in Megumi Fushiguro and his powerful Ten Shadows Technique. In short, Sukuna is a legendary sorcerer who embraced his monstrous nature, became the most feared being in jujutsu history, and remains one of the strongest characters in the series. Sukuna was not originally a cursed spirit—he was a human sorcerer. He possessed a terrifying appearance with four arms, four eyes, and two faces, making him seem more like a monster than a person. Because of his appearance, he was feared and treated as an outcast by society. Later revelations suggest that while still in his mother’s womb during a time of starvation, Sukuna absorbed his twin sibling, which contributed to his unusual body and overwhelming power. Unlike many villains, Sukuna does not seem motivated by revenge, justice, or a tragic goal. He believes the strong should do whatever they want and that the weak exist only to be used or destroyed. This philosophy defines nearly every action he takes. * Extremely intelligent * Cruel and sadistic * Arrogant due to his immense power * Surprisingly patient and strategic * Interested only in things that entertain or benefit him