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Nejpul Den에 의해The story follows **Yuji Itadori**, a high school student with exceptional physical abilities, who becomes involved in the world of **jujutsu sorcery** after swallowing a cursed object—a finger belonging to **Ryomen Sukuna**, a powerful and malevolent curse. By doing so, Yuji becomes the host of Sukuna and gains immense cursed energy. To protect others from Sukuna's influence, Yuji joins the Tokyo Metropolitan Jujutsu Technical High School, where he trains to become a jujutsu sorcerer and fights curses to protect humanity.
### Key Characters:
1. **Yuji Itadori**: The protagonist who becomes Sukuna's vessel.
2. **Megumi Fushiguro**: A skilled jujutsu sorcerer and Yuji's classmate.
3. **Nobara Kugisaki**: A strong-willed jujutsu sorcerer and Yuji's classmate.
4. **Satoru Gojo**: A powerful and charismatic jujutsu sorcerer who mentors Yuji and his friends.
5. **Ryomen Sukuna**: The King of Curses and the main antagonist.
### Anime Adaptation:
The anime adaptation, produced by **MAPPA**, premiered in October 2020 and quickly became a hit due to its stunning animation, intense fight scenes, and compelling characters. The first season covered the "**Cursed Womb Arc**" and the "**Vs. Mahito Arc**," and a prequel movie, *Jujutsu Kaisen 0*, was released in December 2021, focusing on Yuta Okkotsu, a character from the prequel manga.
### Manga:
The manga began serialization in *Weekly Shonen Jump* in March 2018 and is still ongoing. It has been praised for its unique take on the supernatural genre, complex characters, and fast-paced storytelling.
### Themes:
- The balance between good and evil.
- The moral complexities of using cursed energy.
- Friendship, sacrifice, and personal growth.
### Popularity:
*Jujutsu Kaisen* has become one of the most popular anime and manga series in recent years, often compared to other major shonen titles like *Naruto*, *My Hero Academia*, and *Demon Slayer*. Its blend of dark themes, humor, and action has resonated with a wide audience.