Jujutsu Kaisen is an extremely popular Shounen anime in recent times due to many plot twists as well as the fact that the main character Yuji has the opportunity to truly shine. The lack of the male lead in front of supporting character Gojo Satoru makes many fans wonder, but that is also the special point that makes this work break all standards for main characters so far.
Itadori Yuji doesn't have his powers through genetics or talent
First of all, an ordinary high school student like Itadori Yuji can become the vessel of Uncle King Sukuna - the one who stands at the peak of his power. The reason was revealed in chapter 257, because Yuji's father was reincarnated from Sukuna's twin brother, who was eaten by Sukuna while still in the womb.
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This episode makes many people think that Yuji is like any other male protagonist, his strength comes from genetics and natural talent. However, right in chapter 258 there is a flashback of Yuji's training for the final battle. When Yuji demonstrated his power, Kusakabe asserted that his power did not come from any innate talent, but from his steadfast will and from being Sukuna's vessel.
Yuji may not be the strongest spellcaster in the series, but his determination to win and his will to rise help Yuji go far beyond his peers, constantly breaking his own limits. All of the above creates a Jujutsu Kaisen Itadori Yuji that does not follow the “protagonist law”.
The series subverts the audience's perception of the main character of Shonen anime
Many people think that Gojo Satoru is the main character because the series has "buffed" this character to the peak: he is the strongest magician, possesses a unique six eyes and has some extremely powerful techniques. terrible. But Mr. Gojo's student is the main character, a young boy with less acting space than Gojo. Even in the first half of Jujutsu Kaisen season 2, Yuji did not appear once. This Shonen anime really shocked viewers, wondering if the author remembered who the main character was.
That is also the factor that makes Jujutsu Kaisen attract audiences, because they cannot predict the plot. Some popular manga in the world such as Dragon Ball, Naruto and even One Piece have elements where the main character possesses powers through a combination of natural talent and training, but that makes the story become predictable. You need to pay attention and connect the details together to realize that, although Yuji does not appear, all the important events in the Return of War Spell are related to him. Thanks to that, this Shounen anime series avoids common clichés while also demonstrating the subversive nature of old plots.
Most importantly, with this character image, Yuji's achievements look much greater. By firmly establishing that Yuji's achievements have nothing to do with talent, genetics, or any unique abilities, Itadori Yuji becomes a lot more proactive than typical Shounen anime protagonists. .
Jujutsu Kaisen really created a fierce effect in the anime industry, creating a special highlight in the Shounen world. The popularity of the work has not decreased due to the plot of Okkotsu Yuta in Gojo's body. Please read the next developments of this masterpiece.
