Jujutsu Kaisen

Jujutsu Kaisen : A Modern Classic in Shōnen Manga

Created by Gege Akutami, Jujutsu Kaisen began serialization in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump in March 2018 and concluded in September 2024, culminating in 30 tankōbon volumes. This gripping series is a spiritual successor to Akutami’s earlier work, Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical School (2017), later rebranded as Jujutsu Kaisen 0. The manga gained international acclaim, with its English release managed by Viz Media since December 2019 and digital availability on Manga Plus. Supported by two novels and an anime adaptation produced by MAPPA, Jujutsu Kaisen became a cornerstone of modern shōnen storytelling, amassing over 100 million copies in circulation by 2024, marking it as one of the best-selling manga series of all time.

A Battle Against Curses: The Story and Characters

The narrative follows Yuji Itadori, a high school student thrust into the dangerous world of Jujutsu Sorcery after becoming the host of the powerful Curse, Ryomen Sukuna. He joins forces with skilled sorcerers like Megumi Fushiguro and Nobara Kugisaki under the mentorship of the eccentric yet formidable Satoru Gojo. Together, they navigate battles against cursed spirits and unravel dark conspiracies. The series masterfully blends action, emotional depth, and philosophical questions about life and death. With its compelling characters and intricate lore, Jujutsu Kaisen has cemented itself as a modern classic in the world of manga and anime.