Weeb Wednesday: Jujutsu Kaisen (2020)
shounen, supernatural, demons (24 episodes so far)
Idly indulging in baseless paranormal activities with the Occult Club, high-schooler Yuuji Itadori spends his days at either the clubroom or the hospital, where he visits his bedridden grandfather. However, this leisurely lifestyle soon takes a turn for the strange when he unknowingly encounters a cursed item. Triggering a chain of supernatural occurrences, Yuuji finds himself suddenly thrust into the world of Curses—dreadful beings formed from human malice and negativity—after swallowing the said item, revealed to be a finger belonging to the demon Sukuna Ryoumen, the "King of Curses." Yuuji experiences first-hand the threat these Curses pose to society as he discovers his own newfound powers. Introduced to the Tokyo Metropolitan Jujutsu Technical High School, he begins to walk down a path from which he cannot return—the path of a Jujutsu sorcerer.
Jujutsu Kaisen is a phenomenal anime on all fronts. Despite its familiar shounen formula, what makes Jujutsu Kaisen shine are its colorful cast of relatable characters, its incredible animation, its battle choreography, and a good balance of humor and heart. The characters are all charming in one way or another and will have you rooting for them along the way. The stunning visuals and fight scenes alone should garner this show a watch, but combined with witty writing, a great soundtrack, and a world that is both perilous and alluring, Jujutsu is sure to be a hit. With a currently ongoing manga, here’s hoping future seasons are just as good.
