What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedJUJUTSU KAISEN
Series · 2020
If you loved JUJUTSU KAISEN, start with Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (2020) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to JUJUTSU KAISEN across media.
If you loved the visceral struggle of JUJUTSU KAISEN, you will appreciate these stories where personal sacrifice defines the fight against supernatural evil.
Books on the same thread
Demon Slayer
Koyoharu Gotoge · Book · 2018
Shares a thread with JUJUTSU KAISEN: Supernatural Action.
Like JUJUTSU KAISEN, this story centers on a young protagonist thrust into a dangerous world of supernatural threats where family bonds and moral duty drive every harrowing battle.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba, Vol. 1
Koyoharu Gotouge · Book
Explores: revenge, sibling bond, tragic loss.
Fans of JUJUTSU KAISEN will recognize the familiar intensity of a high-stakes revenge quest where a young fighter must master supernatural skills to confront a lethal, encroaching darkness.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Koyoharu Gotouge · Book · 2018
Shares a thread with JUJUTSU KAISEN: Dark fantasy.
If you enjoyed the way JUJUTSU KAISEN blends personal tragedy with intense combat, this journey of a boy battling monsters to save his sister will resonate deeply with you.
A Wizard of Earthsea
Ursula K. Le Guin · Book · 2012
Shares a thread with JUJUTSU KAISEN: good vs evil.
While JUJUTSU KAISEN features a high school for sorcerers, this classic explores the weight of responsibility and the consequences of wielding power that mirrors Yuji Itadori's complex burden.
Films on the same thread
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
Film · 2020
Shares 2 threads with JUJUTSU KAISEN: Dark Fantasy, Supernatural Action.
This film captures the same high-octane supernatural team dynamics found in JUJUTSU KAISEN, focusing on the heavy price of honor and the necessity of self-sacrifice during brutal combat.
Ninja Scroll
Yoshiaki Kawajiri · Film · 1993
Explores: Conspiracy, Redemption, Honor.
Viewers drawn to the dark, gritty atmosphere of JUJUTSU KAISEN will appreciate this tale of a masterless warrior navigating a landscape of betrayal and dangerous, supernatural conspiracies.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Haruo Sotozaki · Film · 2025
Shares a thread with JUJUTSU KAISEN: Good vs Evil.
The final showdowns in this film mirror the scale of the battles in JUJUTSU KAISEN, emphasizing the relentless, team-based struggle against overwhelming evil and the trauma of war.
Your Name.
Makoto Shinkai · Film · 2016
Explores: Fate, Interconnectedness, Rural vs. Urban Life.
If the body-sharing dynamic in JUJUTSU KAISEN intrigued you, this story offers a unique, supernatural take on the physical merging of two lives that shifts their entire reality.
Podcasts on the same thread
Anime Grind
Podcast
Explores: Personal Growth, Goal Setting, Positive Mindset.
Just as the characters in JUJUTSU KAISEN must develop their inner strength to survive, this podcast extracts the motivational core of such narratives to fuel your personal growth.
Wake Up and Win
Podcast
Explores: anime inspiration, personal growth, goal achievement.
Much like the protagonists of JUJUTSU KAISEN who strive to overcome their limitations, this podcast uses anime archetypes to help listeners fight self-doubt and achieve their own goals.
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Common questions
Is JUJUTSU KAISEN about a high school student?
Yes, JUJUTSU KAISEN follows Yuji Itadori, a boy with immense physical strength who lives an ordinary high school life until he consumes the finger of Ryomen Sukuna. This event forces him to join Tokyo Jujutsu High School to train under the guidance of the sorcerer Satoru Gojo.
What happens to Yuji Itadori in JUJUTSU KAISEN?
In JUJUTSU KAISEN, Yuji Itadori saves a classmate from a curse by eating the finger of Ryomen Sukuna. This action causes him to take the curse into his own soul, resulting in him sharing his body with Ryomen Sukuna throughout the series.
Who is the mentor figure in JUJUTSU KAISEN?
Satoru Gojo is the mentor figure in JUJUTSU KAISEN. He is described as the most powerful of all sorcerers and is responsible for guiding Yuji Itadori after he is admitted to Tokyo Jujutsu High School following his encounter with a curse.
Does JUJUTSU KAISEN involve supernatural entities?
Yes, JUJUTSU KAISEN centers on the presence of curses. The plot begins when Yuji Itadori consumes the finger of Ryomen Sukuna to save a classmate from an attack by these entities, which leads to his involvement with the sorcerers at Tokyo Jujutsu High School.