Yuji Itadori.
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0Yuji Itadori is the energetic, superhumanly strong main protagonist of Jujutsu Kaisen, a first-year Jujutsu Sorcerer who becomes the vessel for the ancient curse Ryomen Sukuna after swallowing one of his cursed fingers, joining Tokyo Jujutsu High to exorcise curses while fulfilling his grandfather's wish to die surrounded by people, not alone. He possesses incredible physical abilities, learns to use Cursed Energy, can use powerful techniques like Black Flash, and develops a deep sense of responsibility, becoming a pivotal figure in the Jujutsu world.
Key Aspects:
Origin: A normal high school student who joins the Occult Club, leading to his encounter with Sukuna's finger.
Powers: Superhuman strength, speed, agility, mastery of Cursed Energy, powerful strikes (Black Flash), and learning to use Reverse Cursed Technique for healing.
Vessel: He hosts Sukuna, a powerful curse, allowing Yuji to use immense cursed energy but also making him a target for execution.
Personality: Initially bright and optimistic, his experiences make him more solemn but determined to protect others and atone for his actions.
Allies: Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki, and his teacher Satoru Gojo.
Goals: To exorcise curses, defeat Sukuna, and die honorably, though his path becomes more complex after the Shibuya Incident.
Key Developments:
Shibuya Incident: A tragic event that deepens Yuji's guilt and resolve, changing him from a carefree youth to a more hardened individual.
Kenjaku: Revealed to be his mother (Kaori Itadori) and a primary antagonist, having orchestrated Yuji to be Sukuna's vessel.
In essence, Yuji is a compelling protagonist defined by his extraordinary physical gifts, his connection to the King of Curses, and his unwavering, though often burdened, heroic spirit in a dark world.
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