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JUJUTSU KAISEN
Series · 2020
What hooked you in JUJUTSU KAISEN was the way supernatural combat forces young students into terrifying, life-altering responsibilities that test their humanity.
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J. K. Rowling · Book · 1997
Explores: Good vs. Evil, Orphanhood, Friendship.
Like the students in JUJUTSU KAISEN, this story centers on a young boy suddenly thrust into a hidden, dangerous world where he must master his newfound destiny among peers.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 23
Koyoharu Gotouge · Book · 2021
Shares a thread with JUJUTSU KAISEN: supernatural action.
If the high-stakes battles in JUJUTSU KAISEN resonated with you, you will appreciate how this narrative balances intense supernatural action with the emotional burden of protecting those you love.
My Hero Academia
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Explores: Underdog Story, Heroism, Legacy.
Just as Jujutsu High shapes its students, this series explores the rigorous training and social pressures young heroes face when they are forced to confront constant, life-threatening danger.
Gifts
Ursula K. Le Guin · Book · 2004
Shares a thread with JUJUTSU KAISEN: Dark Fantasy.
The moral weight of wielding dangerous powers seen in JUJUTSU KAISEN is echoed here, as characters grapple with the heavy, inherited responsibility of gifts that can easily become a curse.
Films on the same thread
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Film · 2020
Shares 2 threads with JUJUTSU KAISEN: Dark Fantasy, Supernatural Action.
Fans of the supernatural teamwork found in JUJUTSU KAISEN will connect with this mission, where specialized fighters rely on unique abilities and self-sacrifice to survive an unrelenting demonic threat.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Haruo Sotozaki · Film · 2025
Shares a thread with JUJUTSU KAISEN: Good vs Evil.
Similar to the grand-scale conflicts in JUJUTSU KAISEN, this final battle pushes its characters to their absolute limits as they confront powerful, malevolent entities in a fight for survival.
Soul
Film · 2020
Explores: Purpose and passion, Existentialism, Afterlife.
The existential entanglement of soul and body that defines the premise of JUJUTSU KAISEN is explored here through a different lens, focusing on the profound journey of the human spirit.
Your Name.
Makoto Shinkai · Film · 2016
Explores: Fate, Interconnectedness, Rural vs. Urban Life.
While the tone differs, the central device of two lives becoming inextricably linked through a shared physical experience mirrors the body-sharing conflict that drives the tension in JUJUTSU KAISEN.
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iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Curiosity, Intellectual exploration, Trivia.
If you enjoy the deep dives into lore found in JUJUTSU KAISEN, you will appreciate how this program explores a wide range of complex topics with curiosity and intellectual rigor.
The Joe Rogan Experience
Joe Rogan · Podcast · 2026
Explores: intellectual curiosity, unfiltered dialogue, lifestyle exploration.
Much like the unfiltered, high-energy world of JUJUTSU KAISEN, this podcast offers an unscripted look at a variety of subjects, prioritizing raw, engaging dialogue over traditional, structured storytelling formats.
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Common questions
Is JUJUTSU KAISEN about a high school student?
Yes, JUJUTSU KAISEN follows Yuji Itadori, a boy with tremendous physical strength who lives an ordinary high school life until he consumes the finger of Ryomen Sukuna. This event forces him into the world of curses and jujutsu sorcery while sharing his body with the cursed spirit.
How does Yuji Itadori become connected to Ryomen Sukuna in JUJUTSU KAISEN?
In JUJUTSU KAISEN, Yuji Itadori consumes the finger of Ryomen Sukuna to save a classmate from a curse attack. This action causes him to take the curse into his own soul, resulting in him sharing his body with Ryomen Sukuna for the remainder of the series.
Who trains Yuji Itadori in JUJUTSU KAISEN?
Yuji Itadori is guided by Satoru Gojo, who is described as the most powerful of all sorcerers in JUJUTSU KAISEN. Under his guidance, Itadori is admitted to Tokyo Jujutsu High School to learn how to manage the curse he now hosts within his own body.
What is the main premise of JUJUTSU KAISEN?
The premise of JUJUTSU KAISEN centers on Yuji Itadori, a student who gains supernatural abilities after consuming the finger of Ryomen Sukuna. He must navigate life as a vessel for this curse while training at Tokyo Jujutsu High School under the mentorship of the powerful sorcerer Satoru Gojo.