This article contains serious spoilers for the JJK manga.

Created by Gege Akutami, Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the best-selling manga of all time, with over 90 million copies sold as of March 2018. The story revolves around teenager Yuji Itadori, a first-year high school student who joins a secret organization of jujutsu sorcerers to defeat the evil Ryomen Sukuna. Although the manga has only been around for a few years, its stunning illustrations have catapulted its popularity dramatically.

A few Jujutsu Kaisen Fans have complained about a few indecipherable manga panels, but that doesn’t diminish the emotional impact of Akutami’s style. In other words, it’s worth sifting through thousands of panels in search of the most visually stunning and impressive examples of his fantastic work. Beyond pure aesthetic beauty, the best panels of the acclaimed manga help to drive the narrative forward while revealing thematic character motifs.

Updated September 23, 2024 by Ajay Aravind: THE Jujutsu Kaisen The manga is nearing the end of its acclaimed series, with the final chapter 271 set to release on September 30, 2024. With the adaptation still far behind, fans of the anime are slowly starting to catch up on the story by reading the manga. That’s why we’ve updated this article with five more Jujutsu Kaisen panels, as well as additional informationn.

15 Mahito runs away from Yuji like a rabbit

Chapter 132, “The Shibuya Incident, Part 49”

Yuji Itadori goes through many heartbreaks during the Shibuya Incident. Sukuna uses his body to wreak havoc in Tokyo, causing countless deaths that Yuji feels responsible for. Shortly after taking control of his body, Yuji must watch Mahito kill Nanami and Nobara, leaving him emotionally devastated. He furiously pursues Mahito, teaming up with Aoi to break the Special Grade curse.

Mahito decides to reveal his ultimate power, the Instant Spiritual Body of Distorted Murderbut Yuji’s black lightning and divergent fists exhaust the villain. Eventually, Mahito runs out of energy, forcing him to flee from Yuji. The manga and anime depict this scene with brutal realism, depicting Mahito as a helpless rabbit fleeing a ravenous wolf.

14 Gojo wakes up and returns to face Toji

Chapter 75, “Hidden Inventory, Part 11”

An absolute historical moment in the JJK Manga, This manga panel shows Gojo waking up from his shocking brush with death, unsuccessfully inflicted by Toji Fushiguro. Instead of falling headlong to his death, Gojo summons a fighting spirit, twisting his body in mid-air, and channeling his reverse curse energy to heal his wounds in a flash.

Once Gojo regenerates his injuries, he also unlocks the full potential of his unlimited curse power, becoming the most powerful sorcerer in the world. He also learns to master Hollow Purple, the most secret technique the Gojo clan has. The angelic, ethereal quality of the manga panel shines through as Gojo smiles and soars into the heavens as a newly enlightened sorcerer. with the power and confidence to take on anyone.

13 Yuji receives death sentence from a Shikigami

Chapter 165, “Tokyo Colony No. 1, Part 5”

With Satoru Gojo sealed and Masamichi Yaga dead, the Jujutsu leaders open the hunt for Yuji Itadori. With his crime and sentence reinstated, Yuji must now deal with people trying to kill him. At first, it seems like Yuta would finish the job, but this is nothing more than a feint – Yuta trusts Yuji because Gojo trusts Yuji. That said, a new character attempts to do so during the Culling Game arc.

Hiromi Higuruma, a former lawyer and current curse user, decides to cast his Judgment jujutsu on Yuji. The Shikigami, named Judgeman, attempts to decide if Yuji’s crimes deserve punishment. When Yuji willingly accepts the blame, Hiromi is shocked. However, Judgeman Instantly Gives Yuji The Death Penalty, A Shocking Manga Panel For Fans Who Want Yuji Around Longer. Obviously, this doesn’t lead to anything, but seeing the words “Death Penalty” is certainly disturbing.

12 The stark contrast between Yuki and Kenjaku

Chapter 205, “Stars and Oil”

The fight between the mega-forts Jujutsu Kaisen The characters Yuki and Kenjaku are worthy of a true manga legend. The battle is enhanced by several remarkable panels showcasing the power and versatility of their powers, especially when they clash. That said, Few manga panels surpass the infamous “What a Pain” split-frame that shows how different and yet similar the two characters are.

Despite opposing desires regarding the evolution of the curse techniques, mangaka Gege hints at how Yuki and Kenjaku are inevitably destined to seek each other out and fight to the death. Incredibly simple yet striking, the stark contrast of blonde/dark hair, open/closed eyes, wide/closed mouths, scars/no scars, and earrings/no earrings is quite inspired. There’s also a biting sense of humor that makes it stand out even more.

11 Toji failed because of his pride and ignorance

Chapter 75, “Hidden Inventory, Part 11”

Toji was ostracized from the Zenin clan due to his lack of cursed technique or cursed energy. And yet, he was strong enough to theoretically crush the Zenins if he wanted to. However, Toji’s immense pride drove him to stay to fight Gojo after the latter awakened during their fight and gained new strength.

In a haunting panel that shows Toji at his lowest point, he is seen completely defeated with a severed left arm, a chunk missing from his torso, and tears of blood streaming down his face. The image of his beaten worm reflects Toji’s mental exhaustion and physical punishment.Interestingly, Toji openly admitted that the sinful pride he had abandoned long ago had finally come back to haunt him, demonstrating that even the most stubborn people can change.

10 Yuji’s face cut off by Sukuna’s attacks

Chapter 214, “A Scary Uterus, Part 6”

Even without context, The disturbing image of Yuji following a brutal attack by Sukuna will resonate among fans and non-fans of Jujutsu KaisenThe violent hatching and detailed sketches encapsulate the vicious nature of the attack, and Yuji’s determined expression underscores his relentlessness as one of the most iconic anime characters of all time.

The image has become so iconic that it has been colorized to heighten the intensity. Redditwhich is an excellent compare-and-contrast exercise with Gege’s original black-and-white panel. Regardless of the version, the violent illustration punctuated by exploding blood geysers leaves an indelible impression on readers new and old. While Yuji fails to get the best of Sukuna at this point, the image shows that he is willing to die trying.

9 Jogo dares to challenge Sukuna himself

Chapter 116, “The Shibuya Incident, Part 34”

Another unforgettable moment in the Jujutsu Kaisen The manga tells the epic battle between Jogo and the powerful Jujutsu Kaisen the villain Ryomen Sukuna. The fight takes place during the devastation of the Shibuya Incident arc. Jogo’s deal with Sukuna would see the powerful King of Curses join their cause, but only if Jogo could land a single hit on Sukuna.

A fierce battle ensues where, unsurprisingly, Sukuna is way ahead of his opponent. Gege Akutami offers a stunning image that brilliantly captures the philosophical principles of Yin-Yang.By showing Sukuna in the top right attacking across the screen to the reader’s left alongside Jogo in the bottom attacking from right to left, the manga panel gives a striking contrapuntal expression between the two opposing forces.

8 *Kenjaku and Takaba attack each other’s noses

Chapter 242, “A Foolish Survivor—Flying High—”

Kenjaku arrogantly welcomes the challenge posed by Fumihiko Takaba, a new character and aspiring comedian. Interestingly, Takaba’s Comedian, an innate technique awakened during the Elimination Game, seems to be able to bend and warp every facet of reality. Such overwhelming power could also be useful against Sukuna, except Takaba doesn’t even know how strong he is.

Using Comedian, Takaba can manifest a reality as long as he finds it funny. As a result, he engages in a downright hilarious battle with Kenjaku. The villain fights back, but the surrounding environment becomes even stranger. The actor is theoretically on par with Satoru Gojo’s Limitlesswhich means that even Kenjaku can’t win this fight easily. Out of all the funny fight scenes, the panel in the manga that stands out is the one where Takaba and Kenjaku pick each other’s noses.

7 Yuki kicks Garuda on a shocked Kenjaku

Chapter 205, “Stars and Oil”

Staying in the greatest fight of all time between Yuki and Kenjaku, one of the best images is the one where Yuki kicks his shikigami Garuda like a soccer ball across a battlefield to deliver a devastating blow to his nemesis.The split image is connected by a close-up of Garuda spinning across the arena and casually exorcising Ganesha, the special-grade cursed spirit summoned by Kenjaku using Geto’s innate technique.

In fact, Yuki kicks Kenjaku with his shikigami just as he is about to release Ganesha, rendering him helpless at just the right moment. The ferocity on Yuki’s face is matched by Kenjaku’s incredulous expression, leaving the latter to wonder something along the lines of “Is she from?“It’s also a big moment for Yuki, punctuated by Gege’s deft shading, perspective and flow.

6 Sukuna turns Shibuya into minced meat

Chapter 119, “The Shibuya Incident, Part 37”

In the hyper-violent Shibuya Incident arc, Sukuna gives Yuji multiple fingers at once so that the King of Curses can escape and wreak havoc. The best image of this arc comes when Sukuna razes a building and materializes his hellish domain. In stunning detail, the eerie image of Sukuna proudly presiding over a macabre arena full of skulls, horns, and giant teeth speaks volumes about his evilness.

Sukuna’s poetic speech, which compares his deadly work to an artist painting on a canvas of air, only makes the image more disturbing, offering insight into the antagonist’s psychological state. Thanks to Gege Akutami’s writing and illustrations, the magnitude of Sukuna’s threat seems convincing and intimidating. Likewise, The grotesque and detailed background images emphasize one of the Jujutsu KaisenThe strongest elements are the supernatural horror.

5 Sukuna reveals his true demonic form

Chapter 237, “Makyo Shinjuku’s Inhuman Confrontation, Part 14”

While Yuji had consumed Sukuna’s fingers, the King of Curses manifested in his host’s body – albeit with additional eyes and tattoos. Even in Yuji’s innate realm, Sukuna is depicted as a modified Yuji. As such, fans have long wondered what Sukuna looks like. Their prayers were answered in Chapter 237, but only after Satoru Gojo’s death. By this point, however, Sukuna had already swapped Yuji’s body for Megumi’s.

Sukuna and the resurrected sorcerer Hajime Kashimo engage in an explosive battle, with Kashimo’s mythical beast Amber briefly overwhelming Sukuna. Having been weakened by Satoru Gojo and needing to defeat Kashimo, the King of Curses transforms in its original incarnation. The relevant manga panel shows the real Sukuna, a monstrous creature with four arms and two mouths.

4 Fans loved seeing Nobara’s triumphant return to life

Chapter 267, “Makyo Shinjuku’s Inhuman Confrontation, Part 38”

Nobara Kugisaki’s “death” in the Shibuya Incident was widely criticized, with fans heartbroken to see it. Jujutsu KaisenThe Golden Trio went their separate ways. However, Aratta Nitta stated that his innate technique would prevent Nobara’s condition from getting worse. He also added that Yuji shouldn’t hold out much hope, but fans hung in there nonetheless. A beloved character with no confirmed death in an anime always leaves room for a return.

And that’s exactly what happened to Nobara Kugisaki. In chapter 267, Nobara, newly recovered and wearing an eyepatch, used her resonance against the last of Sukuna’s fingers. This attack weakened the villain and disrupted his sanctuary while making Yuji happy that his friend didn’t die. Although she wasn’t able to do much for dozens of chapters, fans are happy that she’s still alive.

3 Megumi summons Mahoraga at the risk of his life

Chapter 117, “The Shibuya Incident, Part 35”

In Jujutsu Kaisen,Mahoraga is the most unpredictable shikigami in the Ten Shadow Technique. It can be summoned by users of the Ten Shadow Technique, but none of them have ever managed to exorcise it. As a result, Mahoraga is nothing more than a wild beast when it first appears. Among the most frightening panels in the series is Megumi summoning Moharaga as a last resort against Haruta Shigemo.

The silhouette of the shadow wolves signaling Mahoraga’s arrival has a transcendent and majestic quality. The wolves point their noses upwards to draw the readers’ attention to Mahoraga and his legendary sword, giving an otherworldly vibe. to the image. Below, a vivid 3D close-up of Mahoraga and her crown as the wolves howl accentuates the image perfectly. The anime did this panel justice, adding a few extra features for added panache.

2 Maki Becomes the Next Toji Fushiguro

Chapter 198, “The Sakurajima Colony, Part 8”

There are few of them Jujutsu Kaisen characters with the same level of character development as Maki Zenin. Ridiculed for having near-zero cursed energy by her own family, Maki has been an outcast her entire life. That said, the only reason she was weak was revealed in the Perfect Preparation arc, which also highlighted her shocking development. After the death of her identical twin Mai, Maki lost her minimal cursed energy.

This gave her the Heavenly Restriction, an ability first showcased by Toji Fushiguro. Maki instantly became one of the strongest characters in the series, effortlessly decimating the strongest members of the Zenin clan. She would even go as far as to match up against Sukuna, earning his grudging respect. All things considered, however, the manga’s epic panel depicting Maki as Toji’s equal appeared in chapter 198.

1 Ryomen Sukuna and Satoru Gojo begin their fight

Chapter 225, “Makyo Shinjuku’s Inhuman Confrontation, Part 3”

By this time, the news of Gojo’s death would have already been spoiled for most. Jujutsu Kaisen However, the world’s most powerful wizard doesn’t die without one of the most incredible fights in the series. Gojo confronts Sukuna in Megumi’s body, though he prepares well in advance to take the King of the Accursed by surprise. None of his initial tactics work, leaving Gojo with no choice but to unleash his domain expansion.

However, Sukuna also released his domain extension at the same time, creating the best Jujutsu Kaisen manga panel to date. The Evil Sanctuary and the Boundless Void prove to be of equal strength, forcing Sukuna and Gojo to resort to several other measures. during their fight. Although the chapter ends with Gojo’s neck being sliced, he doesn’t die until much later.