Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 1

What do our readers think of Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 1? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the exciting action, lively characters and creepy supernatural world. They especially like Yuji’s cheerful personality and the way the story mixes humour with danger.

What does the Pageticker team say about Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 1?

Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 1 is an entertaining opening to Gege Akutami’s supernatural action series, mixing sharp humour, memorable characters and some creepy curses. Yuji’s kindness and courage give the mayhem a strong emotional centre, whilst the fast pace keeps the pages ticking. Best suited to older teens who are comfortable with fantasy violence, blood and darker themes.

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What is Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 1 about?

Yuji Itadori, an exceptionally strong teenager, prefers the Occult Research Club over sports. When the club unseals a cursed object, Yuji swallows it to protect his friends, becoming host to the powerful demon Ryomen Sukuna. Now, he must train as a jujutsu sorcerer to combat malevolent spirits and prevent Sukuna's resurrection.

About the author

Gege Akutami is a talented Japanese manga artist best known for creating the exciting series Jujutsu Kaisen. Gege enjoys telling thrilling stories full of interesting characters and magical adventures. Their work has become very popular, inspiring readers all around the world to use their imagination and enjoy reading even more.

Discussion ideas around Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 1

Strength and Responsibility: Yuji is unusually strong, but what does the story suggest matters more than physical power?

Choices Under Pressure: Why does Yuji make the dangerous choice to swallow the cursed object, and what might you have done in his place?

Friendship and Loyalty: How do Yuji’s relationships with his clubmates influence his actions?

Good and Evil: What makes a person or spirit seem frightening in this volume, and can something dangerous ever be understood rather than simply defeated?

Rules and Authority: How do the adults and institutions in the story respond to danger, and do you think their methods are fair?