Summary
- Jujutsu Kaisen
features diverse and powerful characters even in different groups. - Characters can fight evenly, making battles exciting tests of skill, strategy, and strength.
- Jujutsu Kaisen
‘s powerful characters make the series unique and engaging towards its audience.
From hulking strongmen to ultra-talented martial artists, there are a plethora of powerful characters in Jujutsu Kaisen. Shonen anime and manga are filled with powerful characters, making it difficult for any series’ heroes and villains to stick out. Jujutsu Kaisen’s intricate power systems and complex characters however make it a breath of fresh even among its contemporary shonen hits.
These rankings are based solely on the
Jujutsu Kaisen
anime and its current two seasons, so they don’t take into account following developments that have been shown in the manga.
More so than most other shonen series, Jujutsu Kaisen’s most powerful characters are a diverse bunch. Cursed-energy sorcerers, cursed spirits, and people without special abilities can all go head-to-head without any one group inherently having a significant advantage over the other. This is part of what makes the series so interesting as the diverse group of Jujutsu Kaisen’s strongest characters make fights a test of will and smarts as much as raw strength.
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25 Maki Zenin’s Heavenly Restriction Makes Her Stronger Than Most
Debuted in chapter #10 and episode #5
Maki Zenin has been an outcast from her own clan as she was born as a non-sorcerer. Despite that, she trained hard in order to prove to her family that Maki can expertly wield her incredible physical prowess, so much so that she can face off against high-grade sorcerers.
It would be a grave mistake to undermine Maki’s non-sorcerer status as her strength and fighting capability is made so much more powerful by the cursed weapons she uses. In fact, she was even able to thwart the powerful cursed spirit Hanami, who has well held his own against other jujutsu sorcerers. Despite this though, her lack of Cursed Energy for much of the series is a hindrance to her incredible potential. Maki is certainly powerful with her Heavenly Pact, but her true potential has yet to be seen in Jujutsu Kaisen’s anime.
24 Noritoshi Kamo is an Expert at Blood Manipulation
Debuted in chapter #32 and episode #14
One of the students that the Jujutsu High students faced during the Kyoto Goodwill Events is Noritoshi Kamo. A member of the Kamo clan, Noritoshi has a special cursed technique that allows him to fully manipulate and control his blood.
Noritoshi is a third-year student at Kyoto Jujutsu High and has the same name as his ancestor who created the Cursed Womb Death Paintings.
He can coat the head of arrows in his own blood in order to precisely aim at a target. He can also compress and condense his blood at will, turning it into various offensive objects such as sharp projectiles and wide nets. In a nutshell, Noritoshi’s technique is blood-curdling, and he’s a formidable sorcerer that will give one hell of a battle.
23 Mechamaru is an Expert Tactician with Heaps of Cursed Energy
Debuted in chapter #32 and episode #14
Born with a Heavenly Restriction that greatly limits his physical capabilities, Kokichi Muta has created a cursed corpse so that he can also attend Jujutsu High. His proxy is called Ultimate Mechamaru and is brought to life using Kokichi’s puppet manipulation jujutsu technique.
As Ultimate Mechamaru, Kokichi can produce incredibly powerful offensive skills. This includes shooting energy beams, using arms as blades, and producing a cannon barrel from the inside of his mouth. The Shibuya Arc finally revealed Kokich’s full potential in his battle against Mahito and Geto as he finally utilized his massive reserves of Cursed Energy accumulated over the years.
22 Panda is a Powerful Cursed Corpse
Debuted in chapter #10 and episode #5
Another supporting character in Jujutsu Kaisen that has thoroughly confused viewers is Panda. While he may look like a full-grown panda, Panda is actually a cursed corpse created by the school’s principal Masamichi Yaga.
He also attends Jujutsu High and is currently categorized as a grade 2 sorcerer. Because of his innate affinity for jujutsu, Panda can also exorcise curses and has an extremely durable body. He can also switch cores that allow him to harness powerful jujutsu techniques based on other animals like gorilla, triceratops, and rhino. This makes him a terrifying enemy to face on the battlefield.
21 Toge Inumaki Can Command Anybody with Just a Word
Debuted in chapter #10 and episode #5
In the world of Jujutsu Kaisen, some sorcerers are handed down special abilities that only exist within their clan. An example of this is the Inumaki clan’s cursed speech technique, which has been exhibited by the semi-grade 1 sorcerer Toge Inumaki.
All sorcerers fear Toge’s cursed speech technique as it allows him to command people around him and obey him. He can even use devices such as cellphones and megaphones to widen his skill’s coverage. However, the commands do take a toll on Toge’s physique, especially if it’s somewhat difficult and demanding. Because of his air of mystique and silent charm, Toge is one of Jujutsu Kaisen’s most loved characters.
20 Nobara Kugisaki is a Dangerous Foe Who Never Loses Her Calm
Debuted in chapter #3 and episode #2
What makes Nobara so powerful is not necessarily her technique, but her fearlessness in battle. She is always calm under pressure, and never allows herself to panic or slip into despair. During the Goodwill event, she handily defeated the grade 2 sorcerer, Momo Nishimiya, despite only being ranked as a grade 3 sorcerer at the time. Later, when she and Yuji fought Kechizu and Eso, Nobara managed to keep her cool, even when she was poisoned by their Rot Technique: Decay.
Nobara’s Straw Doll Technique has the potential to flip any fight in her favor, and she is dangerous not only at close distance but also at long range. Her power level is worthy of a grade 1 sorcerer, and she certainly has more room to grow. That is, if she is still alive after the events of the Shibuya Arc, as fans have theorized.
19 Megumi Fushiguro Wields A Cursed Technique as Powerful as Gojo’s
Debuted in chapter #1 and episode #1
Once Megumi lets go of his mental restraints, he becomes a truly powerful sorcerer.
Megumi inherited the rare and powerful Ten Shadows Technique from the Zenin family, which on its own makes him a powerful soldier. In addition to his natural talent, Megumi is also a skilled martial artist who can hold his own in a straight-up brawl. His greatest weakness has been his lack of drive and creativity, something that Satoru has often criticized him for during their training sessions.
Once Megumi lets go of his mental restraints, he becomes a truly powerful sorcerer. In his fight against the Finger Bearer under Yasohachi Bridge, Megumi was able to unleash his Domain Expansion: Chimera Shadow Garden for the first time, even though he was heavily damaged and defeated a powerful Curse that should have been way above his level.
18 Yuji Itadori Has Endless Potential and Aptitude for Jujutsu
Debuted in chapter #1 and episode #1
Prior to becoming Sukuna’s vessel, Yuji was already a physical freak of nature. Yuji has a brave heart throughout Jujutsu Kaisen and is naturally strong, agile, and fast, as seen by his ability to fight a high-level Curse in the first episode, despite not having any cursed energy at the time. After he learns to harness cursed energy after training with Satoru, Yuji’s power level increases even further.
His Divergent Fist Technique packs a serious punch, but his ultimate technique is Black Flash. Black Flash is 2.5 times more powerful than a normal hit and capable of damaging even innately powerful special grade curses, like Hanami. Currently, Yuji cannot use Black Flash at will, but if he learns how to do so, his power ceiling is immeasurable.
17 Aoi Todo’s Physical Strength is Backed Up by His Cursed Energy
Debuted in chapter #16 and episode #8
Based on his physical figure alone, it’s obvious that Aoi is fantastically strong. His muscles are covered in muscles, and with a single punch, he sent Yuji flying dozens of feet and through a fully-grown tree. He admits that he managed to defeat five grade 1 Curses and one special grade Curse during a single night, yet he is not overly confident or cocky.
Aoi is not only physically strong but also incredibly intelligent, and he is able to analyze and predict his opponent’s moves within seconds. While his Boogie Woogie technique does not have any innate offensive or defensive capabilities, his skill allows him to use the technique to completely take over a battle and use the environment to his advantage.
16 Rika Orimoto’s Cursed Energy and Adoration for Yuta Make Her Mighty
Debuted in chapter #0-1 and Jujutsu Kaisen 0
Rika Orimoto was once human, but after an untimely demise in a horrific accident, she became a special grade vengeful cursed spirit. She was best friends with Yuta Okkotsu before her passing and thus, became incredibly devoted to protecting the boy, even in death. Spurred on by her love for Yuta, she is one of the most powerful and relentless curses in the entire series.
Her greatest strength is that she possesses absolutely jaw-dropping amounts of Cursed Energy, ready to unleash at a moment’s notice. When Geto threatened Yuta in JJK 0, she leapt in instantly to impressively protect him, proving she will stop at nothing to make sure her beloved friend stays safe. Her passionate love for Yuta coupled with her physical abilities make her one of Jujutsu Kaisen’s most terrifyingly mighty cursed spirits.
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15 Yoshinobu Gakuganji Shreds Curses by Shredding a Guitar
Debuted in chapter #18 and episode #8
The principal of Jujutsu High hasn’t had too many opportunities to show his true power, but that doesn’t mean he’s not one of Jujutsu Kaisen’s strongest characters. A fun twist on the classic old man character archetype popularized by characters like Master Roshi, the Third Hokage, and Chairman Netero, Gakuganji’s special ability is to amplify sound through his electric guitar.
Decked out in a metal shirt, Gakuganji’s shredding can absolutely obliterate cursed spirits, making the principal of Jujutsu High a dangerous threat. Despite his considerable power though, his limited role in combat during the series combined with the fact that so many of the series’ younger sorcerers are legitimate prodigies means that the new generation of fighters has mostly outpaced Gakuganji. Still, when push comes to shove, Gakuganji is a major threat to almost anyone who would dare to underestimate him.
14 Yuki Tsukumo’s Cursed Technique and Shikigami Offer Her Unfathomable Power
Debuted in chapter #50 and episode #20
Although she is sometimes underestimated, Yuki Tsukumo’s power is definitely nothing to sneeze at. As well as being a special grade sorcerer, she is very motivated and driven. Yuki is a very independent sorcerer and opts to do things her own way rather than following the plans of others, pushing back against authority in many circumstances.
Shockingly, it seems Yuki might not even need the help or collaboration of others to take down curses, because she is a great success at it all on her own. Her Star Rage Cursed Technique and shikigami Garuda work in tandem to deal devastating blows and swiftly defeat her enemies. She is a truly strong hero and capable of dealing some serious damage with her Cursed Energy and top-notch battle skills using both her own talents and the help Garuda provides. She can also harness Reverse Cursed Technique, something few sorcerers can do.
13 Kento Nanami Uses Binding Vows to Bolster His Strength
Debuted in chapter #18 and episode #8
It’s easy to look at Kento and assume that he is just a mild-mannered salaryman, but looks can be deceiving. Behind Nanami’s neat appearance and monotone voice is a cold-blooded fighter with years of experience underneath his belt. He has great control over his cursed energy, and his two Binding Vows, Overtime and Revealing One’s Hand, allow him to access even more power, so much that he is able to coat his entire body in cursed energy.
Before Yuji, Kento held the record for the most consecutive uses of Black Flash, but that is not even his go-to technique. His Ratio Technique is his signature move and allows him to exploit a weak point anywhere he chooses on his opponent’s body. With so many tricks up his sleeve, Kento is a truly powerful sorcerer.
12 Mei Mei Uses a Unique Bird Cursed Technique To Ensure Her Victory
Debuted in chapter #0-3 and episode #17
Mei Mei possesses some pretty unique powers that help her excel at taking down Cursed Spirits. Different from many of the other Jujutsu sorcerers in the series, she is purely driven by her desire for money, not a deeper purpose like helping the innocent or saving humanity from evil. Either way though, her skills on the battlefield are remarkable and cement her status as a grade 1 sorcerer.
Her technique incorporates an unlikely but shockingly powerful element: birds. Her Black Bird Manipulation and Bird Strike techniques are very effective against enemies, blending Cursed Energy with these animals to help them accomplish incredible feats like striking at others or spying on them for her. She is also skilled in hand-to-hand combat, which gives her a diverse range of skills she can utilize in battle to ensure her victory.
11 Choso is the Strongest Death Painting
Debuted in chapter #62 and episode #24
One of the few Special Grade curses, Choso more than earns it with his extraordinary power and capability in combat. More than almost any other fighter in Jujutsu Kaisen, Choso’s real strength lies in his intelligence. Given the deep level of strategy and thought that goes into making some of Jujutsu Kaisen’s battles so revolutionary for shonen, Choso’s intelligence gives him an incredible edge over many of the series’ fighters.
Choso possesses the Kamo Clan’s Blood Manipulation Technique as he was created by Kenjaku while he inhabited the Kamo Clan’s evil ancestor, Noritoshi Kamo, who mixed his blood in the process.
Able to predict attacks and adjust on the fly, it can be difficult to even get a hit in on him as he tends to be a few steps ahead of his opponents. Even if he is hit though, Choso’s control over blood and his body make him an opponent who can easily go toe-to-toe with foes who should theoretically be much stronger than he is.
10 Hanami Boasts Many Frightening Abilities
Debuted in chapter #10 and episode #5
Even though Hanami does not possess as much cursed energy as Jogo or Mahito, Satoru claims Hanami is the more threatening Curse. Hanami is unbelievably durable and able to brush off most attacks from weapons and techniques with ease. Additionally, Hanami’s ability to suck the lifeforce from the surrounding environment means she can sustain damage that would disable most sorcerers or Curses.
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On several occasions, Hanami has taken Satoru by surprise, indicating that she is able to mask her presence. Also, Hanami’s Disaster Plants Technique is amazingly versatile and can be used to alter the environment, distract and weaken opponents, and boost her movement speed.
9 Mahito Can Manipulate Souls
Debuted in chapter #16 and episode #7
Although Mahito is a relatively young Curse, he is already terrifyingly powerful. In addition to being quick on his feet, he is also exceedingly cunning and creative. He managed to get the better of Kento during their one-on-one duel in the sewers, and he likely would have defeated Yuji and Kento during their later fight, if not for the intervention of Sukuna.
His Idle Transfiguration Technique gives him the ability to reshape souls. In addition to being hideous, it’s also extremely powerful and has limitless possibilities, as he can use it to reshape his body at will, heal himself, or disfigure his opponents.
8 Jogo is Disaster Incarnate
Debuted in chapter #10 and episode #5
Despite not being able to defeat Satoru, Jogo is no slouch. He possesses as much cursed energy as eight to nine of Sukuna’s fingers, which alone makes him an incredibly powerful Curse. Jogo has an arsenal of fire and lava attacks at his disposal that are capable of incinerating people within seconds.
His Disaster Flames Technique creates small volcanoes that erupt and destroy anything they touch, while his Ember Insects grant him the ability to attack his opponent accurately from long range. Any average sorcerer trapped inside his Domain Expansion: Coffin of the Iron Mountain would be instantly engulfed in flames, and while it didn’t work on Satoru, Jogo should not be taken lightly.
7 Suguru Geto Controls Powerful Curses
Debuted in chapter #10 and episode #5
A former hero turned villain, Geto is one of four special-grade sorcerers recognized by Jujutsu High. The former hero’s true claim to fame is his unreasonable reserve of cursed energy which lets him manipulate and control thousands of powerful cursed spirits without much effort.
Geto can than combine those curses into the unreasonably powerful Maximum Uzumaki attack. Even if he didn’t have an abundant supply of cursed energy, Geto’s mastery of hand-to-hand combat puts him among Jujutsu Kaisen’s strongest martial artists. It’s a testament to the absurd power levels reached by some of Jujutsu Kaisen’s strongest characters that Geto isn’t the series’ most powerful character.
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‘s second season revealed that Geto’s body is actually being possessed by an ancient sorcerer named Kenjaku.
6 Toji Fushiguro is known as the Sorcerer Killer
Debuted in chapter #66 and season 2 episode #1
One of the few non-curse users among Jujutsu Kaisen’s strongest characters, Megumi’s father is an absolutely monstrous fighter who should not be underestimated. Taking on a jujutsu sorcerer like Geto and winning without much hassle is a tall order. Effortlessly beating Gojo should basically be impossible.
What makes Fushiguro so intimidating is his raw strength and his in-depth knowledge of the sorcerer community. His bloodlust and ability to take on even the strongest sorcerers rightly earned him the title Sorcerer Killer. Though a handful of sorcerers have surpassed Toji since his time, in his prime, he was close to unstoppable.
