A unique interpretation of Jujutsu Kaisen: a story of negative emotions and growth

"Jujutsu Kaisen" is a hugely popular battle anime and manga that depicts a fierce battle against cursed spirits, but Osamu Manga felt that the story of negative human emotions and growth that lies behind it is deeply rooted throughout the work. In this article, Osamu Manga will analyze "Jujutsu Kaisen" from his own perspective and consider how the characters deal with negative emotions and how they grow from them.

1. A world where negative emotions become power

A major feature of "Jujutsu Kaisen" is the setting that cursed energy = negative emotions. In this work, negative human emotions such as hatred, fear, and anxiety are converted into energy, and sorcerers use it to fight cursed spirits. Cursed spirits themselves are beings born from people's fear and hatred, and from this point of view, we can see that negative emotions function as the fundamental energy in the world of the work.

In real life, these negative emotions are often treated as something to be suppressed or avoided. However, in the world of "Jujutsu Kaisen," such emotions have power and are the source of sorcerers' battles. This is one of the important themes that depicts how humans deal with inner negative emotions.

This is what Osamu Manga thinks! I feel that the message is that if we don't ignore the emotions we normally feel, such as anxiety, anger, and fear, and can control them well, they become a powerful "power." In order for sorcerers to master their powers, they need to face their inner selves and accept those emotions. In other words, their battle is not only against external enemies, but also against their inner "negative emotions."

2. Coexistence of Sukuna and Itadori Yuji: A dialogue with the inner "evil"

The main character, Itadori Yuji, has the strongest cursed spirit, Ryoumen Sukuna, inside his body. This setting highlights the theme of the coexistence of good and evil. While Itadori uses Sukuna's power, he always restrains himself so as not to be consumed by his malice. Sukuna's existence is a threat to Itadori, but at the same time, it is also an aspect that forces him to rely on his power in critical situations.

This situation symbolizes the deep theme of how we deal with our inner evil. It suggests that we should not completely deny the dark side that everyone has, the aggressive feelings and destructive impulses that lurk within ourselves, but rather live while interacting with and controlling them.

Osamu Manga thinks so! The relationship between Itadori and Sukuna is like facing the "evil" and "unpleasant parts" within oneself. He never tries to completely contain Sukuna, but tries to maintain his own will while drawing out his power. This sense of balance is very important in his growth story. I think that how we all deal with the negative parts that we hide within and how we make use of them is a common challenge for us all.

3. Perception of "death": The determination to face the value of life

In "Jujutsu Kaisen," characters often face "death." One of the themes that Itadori Yuji sets out from the beginning of the story is "I want to die in a way that I think is right." He witnesses his grandfather's death and receives the message "Help people" as his grandfather's will. Since then, Itadori has been thinking about how to use his own life and how to protect the lives of others.

This is a scene that delves deeply into the theme of how to perceive the value of life. Many characters lose their lives in the story, but their deaths have their own meanings and reflect the choices and way of life of the characters. Not knowing when their lives will end, they are constantly thinking about how to live and how to face death.

This is what Osamu Manga thinks! Itadori's idea of ​​"wanting to die the right way" contains the question of how to define the value of life for oneself. It's not just about surviving, but how you should live and what you value is deeply woven into the theme, which is very weighty. And sorcerers are always asking themselves how to use their lives and what they can do for others, with "death" always close by.

4. Domain expansion and "individual world": the power to impose one's values

Domain expansion, which appears in "Jujutsu Kaisen," is one of the most powerful techniques in the series. The caster can expand his own "world" and draw the opponent into that domain, creating an overwhelmingly advantageous situation. This domain expansion symbolizes the power to impose one's values ​​and worldview on the opponent.

Domain expansions such as Gojo Satoru's "Muryo Kūkō" and Sukuna's "Fukuma Onmyoushi" are worlds that reflect the inner world of each character. This overlaps with scenes in real life where we try to impose our values ​​and ideas on others. Domain expansion can be said to be a symbol of the power to force others to share one's individual world.

Osamu Manga thinks so! Domain expansion is the embodiment of the caster's inner world, so it reflects that person's values ​​and true nature. I think this also leads to the question of how we communicate our values ​​to others in the real world and how we get them to accept them. The power to expand your "territory" is attractive, but at the same time, it comes with responsibility and you need to consider the impact on others.

Summary: The true nature of humanity depicted in "Jujutsu Kaisen"

"Jujutsu Kaisen" is not only attractive as a battle anime, but also a work that depicts deep themes such as how to deal with negative emotions and the value of life. Each of the characters grows as they face their own emotions and destiny. Their battles are not just battles against external enemies, but also stories that question inner conflicts and the way of life itself.

As an Osamu manga, every time I read "Jujutsu Kaisen," I strongly feel that the worries and doubts the characters have are linked to our reality. I think it is a work that gives us an opportunity to think about our own emotions and way of life by watching their choices and growth.