001 Yuji Itadori

More than anything, Yuji doesn't want to regret the way he lived. Personality… upbeat, friendly, and fearless. Other Jujutsu sorcerers have repeatedly commented on Yuji's absolute unnerving calmness when facing monstrous curses in combat.Yuji's personality code ids ESFJ, or Extroverted Sensing Feeling Judging, so he's a naturally altruistic and proactive boy who will never hesitate to do the right thing for other. Age: 22 years old
Birthday: March 20th
Birthplace: Miyagi
Enrollment method: Scouted
Jutsushiki: Nothing. Pink hair, brown eyes. Light caramel skin. 
Technique(s): Divergent fist *has experienced Black flash
Hobby/special skill: Karaoke, watching TV, impersonation. 
Favorite food: Anything don (rice in a bowl topped with various things, like katsudon (topped with pork cutlets) or oyakodon (mixture of egg and chicken)), noodles.
Least favorite food: Nothing. 
Stress: Science subjects (failed at molecular bio) 
Preference/type: Jennifer Lawrence (tall woman with big butts)

Q&A Q: Please tell use the reason for his name. 
A: His last name is from medicinal plant. His given name is from my classmate, which I think suitable.

Q: Is his hair dyed?
A: It’s natural. Q: Does he usually talk to Sukuna?
A: They don’t get along well. Q: When he is alone, it seems that Sukuna talks a lot. Can Itadori sleep at night?
A: It’s alright. Even along asphalt of Toumei expressway, Itadori can sleep fine. Q: If Itadori who has strong resistance against curses to eat Kusouzu, what will happen?
A: In the circumstance if the current Sukuna is substituted by Kusouzu, the consciousness of the Kusouzu will disappear and Itadori will get its cursed energy. If it’s the current Itadori after he ate Sukuna, Sukuna inside Itadori will make the Kusouzu disappear. Q: Is there anyone who taught Itadori to master martial arts?
A: No one specifically. His grandfather taught him a bit karate. “Manji kick” is picked up by Itadori, so his best move becomes “Manji kick”. Continued Q&A, Black flash under cut.

Q: What are the title of movies he watched during Gojo’s training?
A: My memory is faint, but I think they are “Leon”, “Descent”, “Guemuru” (Japanese title for “the Host”), “Yuki yukite, Shingun” (”The Emperor’s Naked Army Marches On”). The one Gojo spoiled is “Deep Blue”. Q: “This is the one thing I can’t forgive!” Does Itadori have something like that?
A: An evil that makes someone nauseating. Q: Does Itadori have no friends other than in the technical college? Does he still keep contact with his friends from middle school and hometown?
A: He has friends, but Itadori only started to bring phone when he netered the technical college. I’ll let you guess the rest. Q: If he doesn’t become a sorcerer, what kind of profession will Itadori have? 
A: Maybe something like a firefighter… Q: Does he have favorite TV show and channel?
A: Something related to variety of foods. He will laze around watching it if he’s into it. Q: What makes him attracted to Jenifer Lawrence’s butt and height? Please tell us the work you have see before. 
A: “The Only One Playbook in the World” (”Silver LInings Playbook”) Q: Is he the type to do school’s task and task over long break neatly?
A: He’s the type to do it the day before. The type that may be late, but properly submit it. Q: What had happened so that he comes to be called “Tiger of West High” in his hometown?
A: I really had not think about it at all, but maybe someone getting revenge at him for being beaten at fight, helping people and beat the delinquent, but it becomes an exaggerated rumor. Q: If Itadori and Toudou goes to the same middle school not related to sorcerer, will they become friends?
A: They probably will find something in common Q: When he was asked to take photo with Ozawa Yuuko during graduation, how does it go?
A: “Yes, photo, right? Yes, yes.” Q: Itadori seems like he has a lot of clothes with attached hood, is this part of specific thoughts in his character design?
A: Nothing in specific. The hood is Akutami’s habit. Q: (Akutami) told us before that you dislike Itadori, what is the reason of choosing a protagonist you dislike ?
A: It’s not that I hate him, I’m bad at handling him. I’m working on the things I’m not good in the future. Rather than choosing, it’s more like it turned out  to be like this in the way.

Black flash

Black flashing light approaching the core of cursed energy When cursed energy lands in 0.000001 second moment after a blow, the space is distorted and cursed energy flashes black. This “phenomenon” is called “Black flash” in the jujutsu world. “Black flash” is “critical hit of cursed energy”, so to speak. When it happens, the strength of average attack is exponentiated by 2.5, due to its circumstance there is no sorcerer able to exert it at will. Even so, for the one who has experienced “Black flash” and the one who hasn’t, their distance (understanding) to the core of cursed energy is like the difference of sky and land. The one who has experience it stands in another dimension.

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Yuji's internal struggles and sacrifices

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Despite his debilitating problems in self-esteem, Yuji still manages to keep walking, regardless of what awaits him on the path he has paved.
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Becoming a vessel of darkness, Yuji Itadori takes on a role that will ultimately lead to his own demise, highlighting the depth of his sacrifice.
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The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have - a thought-provoking quote that defines Yuji's character.
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The Shibuya Incident deconstructs Yuji's fundamentals, forcing him to question his ideals and everything he thinks he knows about himself.
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The narrative consistently scorns acts of extreme selflessness, contributing to the greatest act of terror.
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The suffering has only just begun for Yuji as he struggles with repressed thoughts and the weight of his grandfather's last request.
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The deaths of Nanami and Nobara push Yuji to continue fighting, but also burden him with a sense of responsibility and guilt, ultimately wearing him down to his lowest point in the story.
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Mahito forces Yuji to recognize the reality of his situation, scorning his mentality and pointing out his delusions of self-importance.
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Gege Akutami wants to punish Yuji to such an extent even the most textbook evil, Nihilist villain of the story is someone Yuji can’t even blame for their actions.
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Mahito's core belief is that life is ephemeral and lacks value, while Todo believes in rewriting the main point of the tale, declaring sorcerers an exception.
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Despite discarding his individual agency to exist as nothing more than a cog for Jujutsu society, Yuji still believes his role will pay dividends and there will be some positive conclusion to his story.
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The battle against Mahito forced Yuji to confront the role he had given himself, leading to a change in his demeanor.
  

Yuji's perception and role in the narrative

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Yuji's role as the protagonist of Jujutsu Kaisen is defined by existing as Sukuna's vessel, making him a special being with a phenomenal ability.
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The framing of Yuji's character takes precedence over what is actually the case, leading to the perception that he is not special compared to other characters.
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The revelation that Sukuna never planned on staying in Yuji’s body and was orchestrating a long scheme to take over Megumi’s instead challenges the idea of Yuji being the main character with plot armor.
  

Yuji's relationships and interactions with other characters

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Despite claiming to be one and the same, Mahito and Itadori are actually two opposite ends of the same spectrum, with Mahito submitting to his nature as his greatest strength.