Jujutsu Kaisen is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Gege Akutami. It was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine from March 2018 to September 2024, with its chapters collected into 28 tankōbon volumes. The story follows high school student Yuji Itadori as he joins a secret organization of Jujutsu Sorcerers to eliminate a powerful Curse named Ryomen Sukuna, of whom Yuji becomes the host.
The series is set in a world where Cursed Energy, born from negative human emotions, manifests into dangerous spirits known as Curses. Jujutsu Sorcerers train to control their own Cursed Energy to exorcise these malevolent beings and protect the public. The narrative blends intense supernatural action with dark fantasy elements, exploring themes of death, morality, and the value of a proper life.
Jujutsu Kaisen is a sequel to Akutami's earlier four-chapter series, Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical School, which was retroactively titled Jujutsu Kaisen 0. The manga quickly became one of the best-selling series of all time, praised for its intricate power system, dynamic fight choreography, and complex character arcs. It has spawned a massive media franchise including an acclaimed anime adaptation, animated films, video games, and light novels.