Jujutsu Kaisen is a popular Japanese Shonen manga and anime series created by Gege Akutami and first serialized on March 5, 2018, in Weekly Shonen Jump. The story revolves around Yuji Itadori, a high school student who inadvertently becomes involved in the world of jujutsu sorcery after consuming a powerful cursed object—one of the fingers of Ryomen Sukuna, a legendary curse. This act binds him to Sukuna, a dangerous and malevolent spirit. To prevent Sukuna from fully manifesting and wreaking havoc on the world, Yuji joins Tokyo Jujutsu High, a school dedicated to training sorcerers to combat curses. The series follows Yuji's journey as he battles various curses, hones his jujutsu abilities, and seeks out the remaining fingers of Sukuna, all while grappling with the moral complexities of his new life.

The series is praised for its intense action, deep character development, and dark themes. It explores the concept of curses, which are born from negative human emotions and can only be exorcised by jujutsu sorcerers. The story delves into the personal struggles of the characters, each of whom is haunted by their own pasts and motivations. "Jujutsu Kaisen" blends horror, supernatural elements, and martial arts, creating a gripping narrative that has captivated a global audience. The anime adaptation, known for its awesome animation and fight scenes, has further popularized the series, making it a significant title in modern shonen anime.