Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is scheduled for a theatrical release this December, but many of you may not have had a chance to learn more about the film. Researching the story and characters beforehand is an important way to fully enjoy the film. So, today, I'd like to briefly introduce the film's fascinating characters. This article is presented in a popularity ranking format, so you can easily identify the most notable characters. Even if you don't usually read articles about the story or characters, this article will be easy to follow. Be sure to check it out.
10th Place: Panda
He is a student at the same Jujutsu Technical College as the main character, Okkotsu. For some reason, this character is burdened with the mysterious premise of looking like a panda, but the panda aspect isn't explored in detail in "Jujutsu Kaisen 0." This makes him seem particularly out of place among the members of Jujutsu Technical College. However, the mismatch between his adorable appearance and his rude manner of speech has made him popular among some fans, and it could be said that this character has a surprisingly large core fan base.
9th Place: Miguel
He is a member of Geto's faction. Rarely among sorcerers, he is born overseas and speaks broken Japanese. In the series, he battles Gojo, one of the most powerful sorcerers. While he looks like he could fire a gun, he specializes in attacks using cloth imbued with cursed energy.
The MVP of the Geto Faction
In Volume 0, the author himself writes, "The MVP of the Geto Faction is Miguel." Indeed, among the many Geto Faction members who made a major impact this time, Miguel engaged in a lengthy battle with Gojo, one of the strongest opponents in the series, demonstrating his undeniable skill.
8th Place: Licca-chan
She is the vengeful spirit of protagonist Okkotsu's childhood friend who possesses him. She is also the reason Okkotsu decided to transfer to Jujutsu Kousen, making her one of the most important characters in the story. Even her host, Okkotsu, cannot control her, and in the story, she plays a crucial role as a game changer, altering the situation for better or worse.
Her impression is different in the second half
She may be a frightening presence at the beginning, but as the story progresses, she becomes more effectively controlled by Okkotsu and transforms into a reliable ally. By the end, the reason for her possession of Okkotsu is revealed, and our opinion of her has changed dramatically. She's arguably the character whose opinion changes the most in the series.
7th Place: Mimiko
She is a member of Geto's group and is the twin sister of Nanako. She is a sorcerer who uses a fighting style that involves imbuing ropes with cursed energy and hanging her opponents. Since there are no major combat scenes in "Jujutsu Kaisen 0," she is not a very prominent character, but her appearance with Nanako is quite impactful, and many fans will likely remember her as a memorable character.
6th Place: Nanako
A member of Geto's group, Nanako is Mimiko's twin sister. She uses her smartphone camera to control her attacks with Jujutsu. However, like Mimiko, she seems to have few screen time in "Jujutsu Kaisen 0." However, she has a rare gyaru-like appearance in this series, making her a particularly popular character among some fans.
5th Place: Geto Suguru
He is an enemy character in "Jujutsu Kaisen 0." In the modern era, he wears a strange robe and believes that sorcerers who can control cursed energy are the supreme beings. As a result, he harbors intense contempt for people who do not use cursed energy, calling them "monkeys."
In the main story...
Geto also appears as an enemy character in the main story of "Jujutsu Kaisen," but he seems to be a little different from the Geto in this work. If you pay attention to what happened to Geto between this work and the main story, you'll be able to enjoy the main story even more.
Extremely Tough
As the antagonist of the film, he possesses extraordinary power. His strength is so great that even Okkotsu, who is accompanied by the super-powerful vengeful spirit Rika, is overpowered. His power is evident from the fact that he commands the powerful Geto faction. In addition to his power, his way of life and way of thinking have influenced many characters, and he is surprisingly trusted by his subordinates, which sets him apart from other antagonists.
4th Place: Inumaki Toge
He is a student at the same Jujutsu Technical College as the main character, Okkotsu. He looks similar to the main character, Itadori, and is often mistaken for him, but they are completely different people. He fights by imbuing the words he speaks with cursed energy. However, his ability seems to put a lot of strain on his throat, making him one of the characters in the series who is particularly weak at endurance battles.
Onigiri Ingredients
Because he possesses the ability to actually use words as weapons, he can only speak about onigiri ingredients in normal conversation. I apologize for the sudden meta comment, but when I first saw him, I was amazed that author Akutami-sensei was able to create such a difficult character. That's why he's a character worth paying attention to in the everyday episodes.
3rd Place: Zen'in Maki
She is a student at the same Jujutsu Technical College as Okkotsu. Although she was born into the Zen'in family, a family known for its excellence in Jujutsu, she herself appears to have been completely untalented in the use of Jujutsu. As a result, she is unable to even see her own Jujutsu powers without wearing special glasses. However, she excels in weapon handling and physical abilities.
Even when she takes off her glasses
She's a character who stands out with her glasses, but she doesn't wear them because she has poor eyesight; she often takes them off. The contrast between her beautiful features and her appearance without glasses is what has earned her so many fans.
2nd Place: Yuta Okkotsu
He is the protagonist of "Jujutsu Kaisen 0." He has a gentle appearance and is depicted as being bullied at the beginning, but he is possessed by the vengeful spirit of a girl to whom he promised to marry as a child. He has a past in which he has murdered rival classmates and others, regardless of his own intentions.
His appearance is quite different in the main story
Okkotsu appears in the main story, but his appearance is significantly different from when he appeared in "Jujutsu Kaisen 0," and his personality seems to have changed as well. One of the appeals of this work is that we can see how the timid Okkotsu grew into the powerful character Yuta Okkotsu in the main story.
It's not Fushimi
Although Okkotsu in his younger years looks very similar to Fushimi in the main story, this can be very misleading. The protagonist in "Jujutsu Kaisen 0" is not Fushimi, but the younger Okkotsu, so be careful not to confuse them. They are completely different people.
1st Place: Gojo Satoru
Gojo Satoru is undoubtedly the most popular character, surpassing even the main character. He has a rather unique fashion sense, covering both of his eyes with bandages, so fans unfamiliar with him might be wondering, "How can a character like this be number one?" So, from here on, I'd like to delve deeper into why Gojo Satoru is so popular in this series.
Overwhelming Popularity!
Gojo Satoru's greatest charm is undoubtedly his appearance without his bandages. He often hides his eyes with sunglasses even when he's not wearing them, and it seems that his casual attire and listless demeanor, which he sometimes reveals unexpectedly, are what make him so popular.
He looks great in this film too!
Gojo is popular throughout the series, and in "Jujutsu Kaisen 0" he also has many highlights. His caring side, such as when he protects Okkotsu, who was secretly scheduled for execution, even at the risk of defying his superiors, is carefully portrayed, and Gojo's charm is fully displayed in this work, "Jujutsu Kaisen 0."
The Showdown with Geto
Above all, the finale of "Jujutsu Kaisen 0" depicts a confrontation with the villain, Geto, and, like Geto, provides a detailed look into Gojo's past. This work delves deeper into not only Okkotsu's past but also Gojo's, so fans who want to learn more about Gojo Satoru should definitely check it out.
Summary
What did you think? This article introduced the fascinating and popular characters that appear in "Jujutsu Kaisen 0." Although it's just one movie, this one features just as many fascinating characters as the main series. If this article has piqued your interest in the characters that appear in Jujutsu Kaisen, be sure to check out the main series.
