Jujutsu Kaisen
A dark fantasy manga by Gege Akutami serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2018 to 2024 (27 volumes). It follows Yuji Itadori, who becomes the host of the legendary cursed spirit Ryomen Sukuna after consuming one of his fingers, and enrolls in Tokyo Jujutsu High to battle curses born from human negative emotions.
- Genre:
- 少年漫画 / ダークファンタジー / バトル / アクション
- Medium:
- Manga / Anime / Film
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Jujutsu Kaisen — Timeline20 events
The Age of Ryomen Sukuna
In an era when jujutsu flourished, Ryomen Sukuna existed as a real human being and single-handedly repelled all who challenged him, earning the title King of Curses. Even the combined forces of the era's sorcerers could not defeat him; after his death, his twenty fingers remained in the present day as special-grade cursed objects.
— Based on in-story explanations and flashbacks. No specific year is stated officially.
The Legend of Sugawara no Michizane and the Origins of Curses
The legend of Sugawara no Michizane's vengeful spirit is referenced within the story as a historical example of curses born from human negative emotions, illustrating the deep roots of cursed spirits in Japanese history.
— A historical reference made in-story to explain the world's curse mechanics. Sugawara no Michizane himself is a real historical figure, not a fictional character.
Mission to Escort Star Plasma Vessel Amanai Riko
Second-year Jujutsu High students Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto are assigned to escort Amanai Riko, the Star Plasma Vessel, until her assimilation with Tengen. The assassin Toji Fushiguro, hired by a religious organization, moves to intercept them.
65-79Ch. — Depicted in Season 2 'Hidden Inventory / Premature Death' arc (chapters 65–79).
Death of Amanai Riko and Gojo's Awakening
Just before reaching the Star Corridor, Toji Fushiguro shot and killed Amanai Riko. Gojo, mortally wounded, achieved full awakening of his Six Eyes and Infinity by applying Reverse Cursed Technique on himself and overwhelmed Toji, but the escort mission ended in tragedy.
75-78Ch. — Season 2 'Hidden Inventory / Premature Death' arc (chapters 75–78).
Geto's Massacre and Fall to a Cursed User
After witnessing sorcerer children persecuted by non-sorcerers during a mission, Geto Suguru killed 119 villagers using his cursed spirit manipulation technique. Branded a criminal by the jujutsu world and parting ways with Gojo, he began his path toward becoming the worst cursed user.
79Ch. — Season 2 'Hidden Inventory / Premature Death' arc (chapter 79).
Yuta Okkotsu Enrolls at Tokyo Jujutsu High
High schooler Yuta Okkotsu, haunted by the special-grade cursed spirit of his childhood friend Rika Orimoto, enrolls at Tokyo Jujutsu High to avoid execution. Recognized by Gojo as exceptionally talented, he begins serious training as a jujutsu sorcerer.
— From the prequel manga Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 0 (and its film adaptation).
Night Parade of a Hundred Demons and Geto's Death
Geto Suguru launched a massive terrorist attack unleashing a thousand cursed spirits across Shinjuku and Kyoto. Yuta Okkotsu repelled Geto using Rika's power, and Gojo executed Geto. Immediately after, Kenjaku collected the corpse and took over Geto's body.
0巻クライマックスCh. — Climax of Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 0 / film. The Night Parade takes place on December 24 per official setting.
Yuji Itadori Consumes Sukuna's Finger and Enrolls at Jujutsu High
Yuji Itadori, a high schooler in Sendai, consumed a finger of Ryomen Sukuna when a seal broke, becoming his vessel. Sentenced to death, he was granted a reprieve under Gojo's proposal to collect all of Sukuna's fingers before his execution, and enrolled at Tokyo Jujutsu High.
1-3Ch. — Chapters 1–3. The story is set in 2018, beginning in Sendai.
Meeting Megumi Fushiguro and Nobara Kugisaki
After enrolling at Jujutsu High, Itadori teams up with classmates Megumi Fushiguro and Nobara Kugisaki, beginning training and real missions under Gojo. The three grow as sorcerers through a series of challenges that bring out each one's unique strengths.
4-9Ch. — Chapters 4–9.
Juvenile Detention Center Incident — Cursed Womb: Death Paintings
Yuji, Megumi, and Nobara are sent on a mission to a juvenile detention center, where they first clash with Mahito and the cursed womb death paintings — beings born from both humans and cursed spirits. With Nanami's help they survive, but the threat of Mahito's Idle Transfiguration proves severe.
10-21Ch. — Chapters 10–21.
Kyoto Sister-School Goodwill Event
The annual goodwill event between Tokyo and Kyoto Jujutsu High took place at the Tokyo campus. While the Kyoto school plotted to kill Itadori, the pseudo-Geto faction intervened and unleashed the special-grade cursed spirit Hanami. The event exposed Itadori's survival to the jujutsu world.
33-54Ch. — Chapters 33–54. The goodwill event is held annually in September per the story's setting.
Vs. Mechamaru and the Cursed Training Arc
Following the goodwill event, battles continue against special-grade cursed spirits Dagon and Jogo deployed by the pseudo-Geto faction. Itadori and Nanami face Mahito again; Itadori masters Black Flash. These missions build toward the eve of the Shibuya Incident.
55-63Ch. — Approximately chapters 55–63.
Shibuya Incident — Curtain Descends
On October 31, 2018 at 7:00 PM, amid the Shibuya Halloween crowds, the pseudo-Geto faction deployed a Curtain with a radius of roughly 400 meters. Their goal was to seal Satoru Gojo. Large numbers of civilians were trapped inside as sorcerer teams took up positions on the perimeter.
79-90Ch. — Chapters 79–90. The date October 31, 2018 is explicitly stated in the story.
Shibuya Incident — Sealing of Gojo Satoru
Gojo Satoru entered the Curtain alone and repelled countless cursed spirits and sorcerers, but was sealed by Gakuganmon, a prison realm prepared by pseudo-Geto. The loss of the strongest modern sorcerer dealt a catastrophic blow to the jujutsu world.
90-91Ch. — Chapters 90–91.
Shibuya Incident — Sukuna's Rampage
During the chaos in Shibuya, as Itadori was cornered by Mahito, Sukuna seized temporary control of his body. After annihilating Mahito as a matter of personal interest, Sukuna massacred large numbers of civilians in Shibuya and unleashed his domain expansion, Malevolent Shrine.
108-119Ch. — Chapters 108–119.
Shibuya Incident — Deaths of Nanami and Nobara
During the Shibuya Incident, Nanami Kento fell victim to the aftermath of Mahito's Idle Transfiguration, and Nobara Kugisaki was struck by Eso's Decay and left in a critical condition of unknown survival. Itadori was deeply scarred by these losses.
120-125Ch. — Chapters 120–125. Nobara's survival remains unclear for an extended period in the story.
Culling Game Begins
Immediately after the Shibuya Incident, Kenjaku granted cursed energy to non-sorcerers across Japan and launched the Culling Game — a death game in which players compete for points by killing each other. It was the culmination of a millennium-long scheme aimed at merging humanity with Tengen.
144-145Ch. — Chapters 144–145. The Culling Game begins around November 1, 2018, immediately following the Shibuya Incident.
Release of Gojo Satoru
As Itadori, Megumi, Yuta, and others fought through the Culling Game, Gojo Satoru was eventually released from the Prison Realm following negotiations with Tengen and Yuta's return from abroad. The return of the strongest sorcerer dramatically shifted the situation.
221Ch. — Around chapter 221.
Inhuman Makyo Shinjuku Showdown — Gojo vs. Sukuna
On December 24, 2018, in Shinjuku, Satoru Gojo and Ryomen Sukuna clashed in the ultimate battle. The fight between the strongest of the modern era and the strongest in history escalated into a domain expansion showdown: Unlimited Void versus Malevolent Shrine. After a fierce battle, Gojo was bisected and killed by Sukuna's slashing technique.
222-236Ch. — Approximately chapters 222–236. The date December 24, 2018 is confirmed in official story chronology.
Inhuman Makyo Shinjuku Showdown — Final Battle Against Sukuna
After Gojo's death, the remaining sorcerers fought a final battle in Shinjuku to reclaim Megumi Fushiguro, whose body had been taken over by Sukuna. Itadori clashed with Sukuna in a decisive confrontation, ultimately defeating him and bringing the story to a close.
236-271Ch. — Chapters 236–271 (final chapter).
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