Yuji Itadori, the pink-haired vessel from Jujutsu Kaisen, has punched through millions with his Divergent Fist, Sukuna’s host, and unbreakable will to save everyone. From ordinary teen to execution-bound sorcerer, Yuji is the heartbeat of cursed energy.
Who is Yuji Itadori?
Yuji Itadori (虎杖 悠仁) is the main protagonist of Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen (manga 2018–2024, anime 2020–present). Introduced in chapter 1 and episode 1, he’s a high schooler who swallows Sukuna’s finger to save his friends, becoming the King of Curses’ vessel.
Yuji Itadori Wiki
| Full Name | Yuji Itadori |
| Nickname / Alias | Yuji, Sukuna’s Vessel, Tiger of West Junior High, The Executioner |
| Age | 15 (start) → 16 (Shibuya) → ~17 (2025, Culling Game aftermath) |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | March 20 |
| Friends | Izuku Midoriya |
| Hometown | Sendai City, Japan |
| Family Members | Wasuke (grandfather, deceased), Jin (father, deceased), Kenjaku (mother’s body), Choso (half-brother) |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 173 cm (5’8″) |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Hair Color | Pink |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Skin Color | Tan |
Sorcerer & Vessel Career
| Occupation / Role | Jujutsu High First-Year → Grade 1 Sorcerer, Sukuna’s Host |
| Team | Megumi, Nobara, Gojo, Nanami, Maki, Yuta |
| Mentor / Teacher | Satoru Gojo, Nanami Kento, Choso (blood manipulation) |
| Affiliation(s) | Tokyo Jujutsu High, Anti-Kenjaku Alliance |
| Status (2025) | Alive, Sukuna defeated, living peacefully, training next gen |
| Debut (Anime) | Episode 1 (2020) |
| Debut (Manga) | Chapter 1 (2018) |
| Voice Actor (JP) | Junya Enoki |
| Voice Actor (EN) | Adam McArthur |
Powers & Combat Profile
| Cursed Energy | Superhuman output, Divergent Fist, Black Flash (record 4 in a row) |
| Techniques | Blood Manipulation (from Choso), Shrine (Sukuna’s Cleave/Dismantle) |
| Domain Expansion | None (yet), but resists Sukuna’s Malevolent Shrine |
| Notable Battles | vs Mahito, vs Sukuna (full takeover), vs Yuta, vs Uraume |
Social Media Presence
- X (Twitter) Fan Account: @YujiItadori
- TikTok: #YujiItadori
Yuji Itadori Story
A superhumanly athletic teen, Yuji joins the Occult Club to spend time with friends. After his grandfather’s deathbed plea (“help others”), he swallows Sukuna’s finger to save Megumi and is marked for execution — suspended by Gojo to collect all fingers.
His cursed path:
- Vs. Mahito Arc: Learns Black Flash, kills Mahito with soul punches.
- Shibuya Incident: Sukuna rampage kills thousands; Yuji blames himself.
- Culling Game: Masters Blood Manipulation, fights Yuta under execution order.
- Shinjuku Showdown (2025): Final host battle — defeats Sukuna, frees Megumi, ends curse cycle.
Yuji’s vow: “I’ll keep eating cursed objects… so no one else has to die.”
Powers and Abilities
Yuji punches souls with cursed precision:
- Superhuman Physique – 50m jump, bullet timing, Convergent energy from birth.
- Divergent Fist – Delayed impact (physical + cursed energy).
- Black Flash – 1/1,000,000 timing; record 4 consecutive, amps power 2.5x.
- Blood Manipulation – Piercing Blood, Convergence (post-Choso training).
- Sukuna’s Shrine – Cleave/Dismantle (temporary access), soul-targeting punches.
Example: vs Sukuna — Soul Dismantle + Black Flash shatters King of Curses’ domain.
Personality Traits
Yuji is empathetic, guilt-ridden, and relentlessly kind:
- Self-Sacrifice – “I’ll die if it saves one person.”
- Grandpa’s Will – Help others, cries over every death.
- Growth Arc – From naive teen to executioner of curses, still smiles.
- Post-War () – Mentor figure, trains with Megumi and Nobara.
Yuji Itadori Quotes
- “I’m gonna eat every last finger… and then I’ll die!”
- “The value of a life… is in how many people it saves.”
- “Black Flash!”
- “Sukuna… get out of my friend!”
Popular Fan Theories
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- Yuji’s True Parent: Kenjaku + Sukuna’s twin soul — explains convergence.
- Domain Expansion: “Selfless Arena” — nullifies cursed techniques (fan calc).
- Yuji = New Gojo? → No — becomes balanced leader, not strongest.
- JJK Movie 2 (2025): Yuji prequel on Sendai occult club days.
Unknown or Fun Facts about Yuji Itadori
- Finger Count: Ate 15/20 Sukuna fingers by series end.
- Sports Record: Shot put 30m in middle school — superhuman from birth.
- Voice Actor: Junya Enoki also voices Senku (Dr. Stone).
- Fear: Being alone — after losing Junpei, Nanami, Nobara (temporarily).
FAQs
Is Yuji still Sukuna’s vessel in 2026?
No — Sukuna defeated, Yuji freed
What is Black Flash?
Critical hit — cursed energy applied within 0.000001 sec of impact.
What is Yuji’s height and birthday?
Height: 173 cm (5’8″) | Birthday: March 20
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