Yuji Itadori doesn’t start his journey with big dreams of becoming the strongest or ruling the world. His motivation is simple: he wants people to have a proper death. That alone sets him apart from most shonen protagonists.
As the story progresses, Yuji is forced to confront guilt, trauma, and responsibility in a very real way. Every death weighs on him, especially when Sukuna is involved. He doesn’t get to shrug things off with optimism—he carries the burden.
What makes Yuji compelling is that he keeps moving forward despite not having all the answers. He doubts himself, questions his worth, and struggles with the idea that he might be a tool rather than a hero.
Yuji isn’t perfect, and that’s exactly why he works so well as the heart of Jujutsu Kaisen.
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