Jujutsu Kaisen

Synonyms: Chú Thuật Hồi Chiến · Curse Return · Curse of the Dead

★ 8.5

TypeTV

Episodes24

StatusFINISHED

AiredFall 2020

Episode Length23 min

Studiomappa co., ltd.

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About Jujutsu Kaisen

★ 8.5 · 24 Episodes · TV · action, alternate dimension

MAPPA Co., Ltd. delivered one of the defining action anime of the 2020s with this 24-episode hit. Released in Fall 2020 and boasting an impressive 8.5 score, the series throws viewers into a hidden society of sorcerers and terrifying curses born from human negativity. The story kicks off when high schooler Yuji Itadori swallows a cursed object to protect his friends, accidentally binding himself to a legendary, malevolent spirit. Tasked with hunting down dangerous artifacts, Yuji must learn to harness his newfound abilities to survive. The show mixes intense angst with surprising humor, even incorporating a quirky baseball episode to lighten the mood before returning to harrowing alternate dimension fights. With crisp choreography and award-winning production values, it sets a high standard for modern shonen storytelling.

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Should You Watch It?

👍You May Like It If

You may like it if you crave fluid, high-budget combat animation.
You may like it if you enjoy ensemble casts fighting grotesque monsters.
You may like it if you want a well-balanced mix of intense action and lighthearted school antics.

👎Maybe Skip It If

Maybe skip it if you are tired of the standard monster-hunting high schooler formula.
Maybe skip it if you find gory, monster-driven horror themes off-putting.

✦ Experience Level: Easy to Get Into