Jujutsu Kaisen

Synopsis

Although Yuji Itadori looks like your average teenager, his immense physical strength is something to behold! Every sports club wants him to join, but Itadori would rather hang out with the school outcasts in the Occult Research Club. One day, the club manages to get their hands on a sealed cursed object. Little do they know the terror they’ll unleash when they break the seal… (Source: VIZ Media) Notes: - Ranked 1st in Japan's Bookstore Employees Top Manga of 2018. - Nominated for the 25th Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2021. - Nominated for the 65th Shogakukan Manga Award in the Shounen Category in 2019. - Includes one extra chapter.

About

Jujutsu Kaisen is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2018, spanning 272 chapters, collected across 30 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2024).

Why readers enjoy Jujutsu Kaisen

Jujutsu Kaisen appeals to readers of Action manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Drama, Supernatural elements. This combination of Action, Drama, Supernatural sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Jujutsu Kaisen is written by Gege Akutami, with art by Gege Akutami.

Reception

Jujutsu Kaisen holds an average score of 8.0 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 24,548 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Jujutsu Kaisen include: Urban Fantasy, Demons, Super Power, Shounen, Curses, Monster Boy, Youkai, Male Protagonist. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.