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A review by bookcheshirecat
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 1 by Gege Akutami
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
➽ I ended up liking Jujutsu Kaisen a lot more than I expected! I haven't read many Horror mangas yet, so I wasn't sure if I'd like it. What I loved about this first volume is that we're dropped right into the action and experience the confusion and horror of the protagonist Itadori as we go on. He's a member of his school's small Occult Club even though he'd be better suited for any of the sports clubs. When his club members come into possession of a dangerous artefact, he's thrown right into the world of curses and monsters.
➽ I liked Itadori, he's a good guy who doesn't seem to have many people in his life, but still wants to do good. When the opportunity presents itself, he tries to save his friends despite the dangers and risks his life for something only he can do. Unlike most people, he can act like a vessel for curses and decides to use this abnormality to protect others from cursed energy. I'd like to get to know him even better in the future, as the calmness with which he approaches this entire situation fascinates me!
➽ The story was immediately immersive and got me hooked. The concept of curses that manifest because of people's emotions and bring with them negative energy was so good. I still don't understand everything, but the author is good at introducing us to the world without it being overwhelming or confusing. Itadori comes into contact with the Jujutsu sorcerers who can use cursed energy, a rare ability. There are only 3 people in the class at his new school where he can train his own abilities. Because he came into contact with a powerful curse, there's now another voice in his head and I'm so intrigued to see where this goes! There was quite a lot of body horror already and the art style really brings out the ominous atmosphere!
➽ I liked Itadori, he's a good guy who doesn't seem to have many people in his life, but still wants to do good. When the opportunity presents itself, he tries to save his friends despite the dangers and risks his life for something only he can do. Unlike most people, he can act like a vessel for curses and decides to use this abnormality to protect others from cursed energy. I'd like to get to know him even better in the future, as the calmness with which he approaches this entire situation fascinates me!
➽ The story was immediately immersive and got me hooked. The concept of curses that manifest because of people's emotions and bring with them negative energy was so good. I still don't understand everything, but the author is good at introducing us to the world without it being overwhelming or confusing. Itadori comes into contact with the Jujutsu sorcerers who can use cursed energy, a rare ability. There are only 3 people in the class at his new school where he can train his own abilities. Because he came into contact with a powerful curse, there's now another voice in his head and I'm so intrigued to see where this goes! There was quite a lot of body horror already and the art style really brings out the ominous atmosphere!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Body horror, Blood, and Death