Yuji Itadori is the main character of the popular anime series Jujutsu Kaisen. He was just an ordinary high school student who accidentally swallowed one of the cursed fingers of Ryomen Sukuna. Curious about this powerful character and his vessel? Discover these fascinating facts about Yuji Itadori below.
1. Yuji Itadori possesses an above-average physical strength
Since middle school, Yuji has been known as the “Tiger of the West” because of his exceptional physical strength. He can run 50 meters in just three seconds and throw a shot put over 23 meters. Additionally, he can break down thick walls with his bare hands with ease. That made Yuji very famous with sports clubs during his high school years, with even his coach challenging him to be part of his team.
2. Yuji has a keen interest in supernatural research
Despite his sporting abilities, Yuji was never interested in joining any sports clubs. He needed to take care of his grandfather, which meant he had to be home before 5 pm. That’s why he opted to join the supernatural research club since they allowed him to leave early. Yuji is interested in the mystical stories that they discuss in the club.
3. Yuji Itadori is the vessel of Ryomen Sukuna
Yuji’s life changed dramatically after he stumbled upon the cursed finger of Ryomen Sukuna. In a bid to save his friends, he swallowed the cursed object and gained Sukuna’s power. Yuji became the vessel of Ryomen Sukuna, the most powerful cursed spirit.
4. Yuji created his own cursed technique
Yuji was once ashamed of his lack of technique during his jujutsu training. But he was guided by Gojo Satoru, who helped him develop his technique, which he named Divergent Fist. This move involves a double punch topped with the power of cursed energy, and it was used to defeat Mahito.
5. Yuji Itadori is immune to Mahito’s Domain Expansion
Mahito’s cursed technique is quite deadly as it can manipulate and even destroy the souls of its victims. But Yuji is the only person who can easily handle this technique because he’s always in control of two souls in his body. Sukuna shares Yuji’s body with him and cannot tolerate the audacity of Mahito, leading him to attack with full force against the enemy.
6. Yuji broke the record of the Black Flash technique
The Black Flash technique is a unique skill that is highly challenging to master because it requires intense concentration. Yuji was able to perform the technique four times during his debut fight with Hanami, which is an outstanding feat in itself. He also managed to break the record of Nanami Kento, the user who executed the move nine times before Yuji surpassed him.
7. Yuji has died twice but recovered each time
Yuji has had two near-death experiences in the series. The first was against Finger Bearer, where he had to exchange places with Ryomen Sukuna to stay alive. Sukuna took advantage and took over Yuji’s body, leaving him to die. In the second instance, Okkutsu killed him, forcing Gojo’s students to revive him with a cursed technique.
8. Yuji may have a connection with Kenjaku
Yuji’s connection to Kenjaku is still a mystery, but various clues have suggested that he is of some importance to the powerful character. During his coma, Yuji saw the same scar on his mother’s face as Kenjaku’s current host, Geto. While fighting Kenjaku, Choso, a cursed spirit, sensed something within Yuji that suggested a deeper connection to Kenjaku.
