Oh hello, fellow otaku! If you’re craving an anime ride that straps dynamite to your feelsssss and dropkicks your expectations, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 is the glitzy, gritty chaos your queue’s been waiting for. Get ready for a yearbook of emotional devastation: legendary monsters, friendships torn and reborn, serotonin-charged battles, plus all the banter and heartbreak your little anime heart can handle. It’s shonen on overdrive, fueled by curses, memes, and heartbreak. Might wanna buy tissues… and a punching bag.
Quick Facts At a Glance
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Season/Arc Title | Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 / Cursed Child & Kyoto Goodwill Events Arc |
| Source Material | Manga by Gege Akutami (Chapters 1–63) |
| Release Dates | October 2, 2020 – March 27, 2021 |
| Streaming Platforms | Crunchyroll, HBO Max, Netflix (region-dependent) |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Animation Studio | MAPPA |
| Content Rating | TV-14 (Heavy action violence, some horror, emotional carnage) |
| Manga Coverage | Covers Manga Volumes 1–8 (Chapters 1–63); start from Ch.64 if continuing! |
Table of Contents
Did Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 SLAP? (Spoiler-Free Verdict)
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 doesn’t just slap. It exorcises, drags you through a haunted house of hype, then revives you with jaw-dropping animation and a main trio you’ll want to wrap in plot armor. Every episode is a spirit-breaking, meme-fueling blast. MAPPA pulls zero punches with eye-melting visuals, creative powers, and emotional gut-checks. If you wanted basic shonen, you came to the wrong school, friend.
Arc/Story Breakdown
Arc 1: Cursed Beginnings & Schoolyard Sass
Meet Yuji Itadori, a track star with villain-magnet energy who gets dumped into the Jujutsu world faster than a speedrun. From finger-eating faux pas to the wildest student-teacher dynamics, every second oozes with supernatural tension and cheeky banter (also, the mascot might slap harder than the plot).
Arc 2: Kyoto Goodwill Event, Punches, Powers, Pandemonium!
It’s a high-stakes school face-off where etiquette is tossed out a window. Jaw-dropping power-ups! Sibling rivalries! Unholy alliances! And yes, one panda to rule them all. Emotions flare, grudges pop off, and the fandom’s meme factories get new material for years. Curses, meets, and mayhem, what’s not to love?
Standout Characters: The Internet’s New Obsessions
- Yuji Itadori: King of “plot armor by friendship,” goofy jock with death wish empathy.
- Megumi Fushiguro: Brooding, dog-obsessed, possibly allergic to fun. Would win a staring contest with death itself.
- Nobara Kugisaki: The queen of confidence and meme potential (“with style, please”), dismantles gender roles and curses.
- Satoru Gojo: Walking fangirl dream. Sure, he’s OP, but it’s the sass and the shades that broke the internet.
- Panda: Yes, PANDA. That is his name, and he WILL fight you (emotionally and physically).
- Toge Inumaki: Salmon. Tuna. Cursed words can still steal any scene.
Animation & Soundtrack: MAPPA’s Murderous Flex
MAPPA delivered fight sequences so jaw-dropping and fluid that Jujutsu Kaisen is now the animation reference for “Anime Flex 101.” Every curse and domain expansion looks like a budget-blowing fever dream. The show’s soundtrack is stuffed with bangers, special shoutout to “Kaikai Kitan” (opening) and “Lost in Paradise” (ending; cue those TikTok dances). The action isn’t just animated; it’s DEIFIED.
Complete Episode List
- Ryomen Sukuna
- For Myself
- Girl of Steel
- Curse Womb Must Die
- Curse Womb Must Die II
- After Rain
- Assault
- Boredom
- Small Fry and Reverse Retribution
- Idle Transfiguration
- Narrow-Minded
- To You, Someday
- Tomorrow
- Kyoto Sister School Exchange Event – Group Battle 0
- Kyoto Sister School Exchange Event – Group Battle 1
- Kyoto Sister School Exchange Event – Group Battle 2
- Kyoto Sister School Exchange Event – Group Battle 3
- Sage
- Black Flash
- Nonstandard
- Jujutsu Koshien
- The Origin of Blind Obedience
- The Origin of Blind Obedience – 2
- Accomplices
Let’s Be Honest, It’s Not Perfect; It’s Something Unique out of the BOX Thinking
- Some fights flow smoother than others; occasionally, pacing does a body slam on itself.
- “Cursed explanations” got you pausing and rewinding? You’re not alone.
- Early villains = meme fodder, but don’t expect layered antagonists until later.
- The “Gojo is too OP” meme is practically canon at this point.
Still, nothing stops fans from coming back for more heartbreak, power moves, and dance-worthy endings.
Final Otaku Verdict: 9.5/10
Watch it twice, for the fights, for the memes, for the suffering. The rewatch value is as infinite as Gojo’s domains.
Watch It If You:
- OD on shonen energy, cursed creatures, and actual terrifying stakes.
- Need new reaction GIFs, inside jokes, and trauma therapy group chats.
- Have a thing for eye candy animation and hypnotic soundtracks.
- Love power-ups, punches, and characters with meme-worthy one-liners.
Otaku Discourse: Drop Your Cursed Takes!
Which scene emotionally eviscerated you? Would you survive a Gojo training session? Which sorcerer’s power would you steal? Get spicy in the comments!
Disclaimer: This blog is a fan review and is not affiliated with or licensed by Gege Akutami, MAPPA, or the Jujutsu Kaisen team. All content belongs to their respective owners; contact us for copyright concerns.
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