Summary

As far as protagonist go , Jujutsu Kaisen ’s Yuji Itadori may beshōnen ’s most unique protagonist thanks to his rummy origins . Though Yuji is the so - called primary character of the series , the mystery surrounding his stock and the mystery behind his major power paint a picture he may be the only protagonist in shonen that fans bed so little about , even asJujutsu Kaisenapproaches its net phase .

One of the many mysteries palisade Yuji stanch from a remark by Sukuna in chapter # 214 where Sukuna states that Yuji is " from that time " going on to comment on how " Kenjaku does the grossest things . " Sukuna is surprised byYuji ’s newfound strengthand hurrying when he make this funny commentary , indicate thatYuji ’s mysterious forcible capableness could be link up to his origins .

Sukuna ’s comment also implies Kenjaku may be connected to Yuji ’s origins , confirming the pop belief thatKenjaku may have by choice chosen Yuji ’s mother Kaori as his hostat the clip of Yuji ’s nascency as part of a bigger schema or even an experimentation similar to the Death Paintings .

Yuta from Jujutsu Kaisen with major characters from the Shibuya incident in the background

Jujutsu Kaisen ’s time of year 2 finale sees the homecoming of a rooter - preferent character who was the original protagonist of the tale .

Jujutsu Kaisen’s Yuji is Shōnen’s Most Cryptic Protagonist

With any storey , get to know its protagonist is all but a give . lector gestate to learn about the main fictitious character ’s goals , ambition , strengths and weaknesses , and the works of their powers and ability as the series progresses . However , despite cross over 200 chapters , Jujutsu Kaisen ’s Itadori Yuji remains just as much of an closed book as when he was first insert .

rather , the question surround Yuji ’s character only set out to mount as the series progress , setting him aside from typical shonen protagonists . WhileJujutsu Kaisenexplores Yuji ’s mental and worked up outgrowth fairly well , testing it most conspicuously duringthe Shibuya Arc , the series keeps closely every other aspect of his character a secret . Even thoughJujutsu Kaisenis at long last tight to its heroic orgasm , Yuji remains full of unknowns , and unambiguously so .

Yuji May Be Connected to the Heian Era

At first glimpse , Sukuna ’s remark hints atthe possibility of Yuji being link up to the Heian era , asthe word Sukuna use in Japanese when concern to " that prison term " connotes a removed event rather than a late one , dismiss the possibility of Sukuna blab about something that come about during the fight in chapter # 214 . It is also highly improbable that Sukuna is talking of the time around Yuji ’s giving birth , as Sukuna had n’t body forth at the sentence and could n’t have learned about Kenjaku ’s allege involvement in the affair .

This leaves the Heian era as the only time Sukuna could be cite . While the chapter leave no concrete clue as to how Yuji could be link to the pronounce Golden Age of Jujutsu , one interesting possibility is thatYuji could be the reincarnation of one of the magician who kill and down Sukuna1000 years ago — or even one that faced him and lost . If so , Yuji and Sukuna may be specify to re - reenact their roles once again in the present plot line , their fates intertwined from the very starting time .

After a spellbinding battle between Gojo and Sukuna , to fans ’ surprise , Jujutsu Kaisen change over gears completely with a scrap revolving around comedy .

Takaba and Kenjaku Sharing a Laugh-1

Yuji’s Origins May Be Tied to Sukuna Instead

Another interesting theme that also ties in with Kenjaku ’s involvement is thatYuji could be a Death Paintingcreated using Sukuna ’s DNA . As Choso reveals in chapter # 134 , the Death Paintings have three parents instead of two — their human female parent , the cursed tone who fathered them , and Kenjaku , who in all likelihood manipulated the fetus using Blood handling . In Yuji ’s pillow slip it is possible Kenjaku take a dissimilar route , opting to take over Yuji ’s mother ’s organic structure to have more control over the gestation and mayhap using Sukuna ’s finger’s breadth rather of a regular curse .

Thus , Yuji , crafted from Sukuna ’s DNA , not only becomes the unadulterated watercraft for Sukuna but also strangely represents Sukuna ’s humanity , which might explainSukuna ’s nonvoluntary hate towards him . Yuji ’s unnatural long suit and speed might also be explained as a side effect of his unique parentage . Furthermore , Yuji ’s gamey aptitude for Jujutsu could also be excuse as a trait he inherit from Sukuna , who was famed asa peerless sorcerer during the Golden Age of Jujutsu .

Kenjaku ’s death is the fortune to finally molt light on the mystery of Yuji ’s mother Kaori , and explain if Kenjaku truly possessed her to conceive Yuji

Jujutsu Kaisen Kaori and Yuri Itadori

Either way , Yuji ’s role as the protagonist ofJujutsu Kaisenhas been the topic of intense debate among lover of the series for years , and for good reason . Yuji has spent a majority of the series kick downstairs to the pursuit thus far , constantly overshadowed by those more powerful than him . Fortunately , Yuji ’s battle against Sukunafinally offers a prospect to steal back the spotlight and leave his impact as the series ' protagonist , even if it is n’t clear what path his character discharge will take just yet .

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Yuji looking mildly surprised in the center with Kenjaku’s various hosts throughout history in Jujutsu Kaisen the background including Noritoshi Kamo, Kaori, and Geto

Jujutsu Kaisen is a supernatural activity gum anime that follows high schooltime bookman Yuuji Itadori as he battles against magical curses . After Yuji selflessly saves a schoolmate by take a whammy into his own body , he is discovered and train by a powerful sorcerer name Satoru Gojo . Gojo , who also happens to be a faculty appendage at a high school , enroll Yuji there to help him and other students ready themselves against the supernatural forces that plague man .

Sukuna and Yuji fighting after Sukuna takes over Megumi’s body in Jujutsu Kaisen

Jujutsu Kaisen is a supernatural action anime that follows high school student Yuuji Itadori as he battles against magical curses. After Yuji selflessly saves a classmate by taking a curse into his own body, he is discovered and trained by a powerful sorcerer named Satoru Gojo. Gojo, who also happens to be a faculty member at a high school, enrolls Yuji there to help him and other students prepare themselves against the supernatural forces that plague humanity.

Yuji imaginign two characters laughing at him in Jujutsu Kaisen.

Image shows Jujutsu Kaisen character’s Yuji Itadori and Sukuna whose a red siloutte in the background with multiple arms and eyes. Yuji is looking the opposite direction with a face of anger.

Choso talks about having three parents in Jujutsu Kaisen

yuji sitting on a red couch with choso to the left, kechizu to the right and eso in the back peeking over from behind the couch in jujutsu kaisen

Jujutsu Kaisen Anime Poster

Jujutsu Kaisen is a supernatural action anime that follows high school student Yuuji Itadori as he battles against magical curses. After Yuji selflessly saves a classmate by taking a curse into his own body, he is discovered and trained by a powerful sorcerer named Satoru Gojo. Gojo, who also happens to be a faculty member at a high school, enrolls Yuji there to help him and other students prepare themselves against the supernatural forces that plague humanity.