15 Best Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Panels (2024)

This article contains serious spoilers for the JJK manga.

Created by Gege Akutami, Jujutsu Kaisen is among the best-selling manga ever, having sold more than 90 million copies since March 2018. The story revolves around teenager Yuji Itadori, a first-year student in high school who joins a secret organization of Jujutsu Sorcerers to bring down the malevolent Ryomen Sukuna. Although the manga has only been around for a few years, the stunning artwork has catapulted its popularity dramatically.

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Some Jujutsu Kaisen fans have complained about a few indecipherable manga panels, but that doesn't weaken the emotional impact of the Akutami's style. In other words, it's worth sifting through thousands of panels in search of the most impressive and visually dazzling examples of his fantastic work. Beyond the sheer aesthetic beauty, the best panels in the acclaimed manga help to advance the narrative while revealing thematic character motifs.

Updated on September 23, 2024, by Ajay Aravind: The Jujutsu Kaisen manga is nearing the end of its acclaimed run, with the final Chapter 271 set for release on September 30, 2024. Since the adaptation is still leagues behind, anime-only fans are slowly starting to catch up on the story by reading the manga. As such, we have updated this article with five more incredible Jujutsu Kaisen panels, as well as additional information.

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15 Mahito Flees Like A Rabbit From Yuji

Chapter 132, "The Shibuya Incident, Part 49"

Yuji Itadori goes through multiple heartbreaks over the course of the Shibuya Incident. Sukuna uses his body to wreak havoc on Tokyo, leading to countless deaths that Yuji blames himself for. Soon after he gains control of his body, Yuji has to watch Mahito kill both Nanami and Nobara, leaving him emotionally devastated. He furiously chases after Mahito, teaming up with Aoi to bring the Special Grade Curse down.

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Character

Innate Technique

Domain Expansion

Japanese VA

English VA

Mahito

Idle Transfiguration

Self-Embodiment of Perfection

Nobunaga Shimazaki

Lucien Dodge

Mahito decides to reveal his ultimate power, the Instant Spirit Body of Distorted Killing, but Yuji's Black Flashes and Divergent Fists wear the villain down. Eventually, Mahito runs out of energy, forcing him to flee from Yuji. Both the manga and anime depict this scene with brutal realism, representing Mahito as a helpless rabbit on the run from a ravenous wolf.

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14 Gojo Awakens and Returns To Face Toji

Chapter 75, "Hidden Inventory, Part 11"

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An absolute landmark moment in the JJK manga, this manga panel depicts Gojo awakening from his shocking brush with death unsuccessfully delivered by Toji Fushiguro. Instead of falling headlong to his demise, Gojo summons a fighting spirit, twists his body midair, and channels his reverse curse energy to heal his wounds in a flash.

Character

Age

Innate Technique

Domain Expansion

Japanese VA

English VA

Satoru Gojo

29

Limitless

Unlimited Void

Yuichi Nakamura

Kaiji Tang

Once Gojo regenerates his injuries, he also unlocks the full potential of his limitless curse power, effectively becoming the strongest sorcerer in the world. He also learns how to harness Hollow Purple, the most secret technique available to the Gojo clan. The manga panel's angelic and ethereal quality shines through as Gojo smiles and soars through the heavens as a newly enlightened sorcerer with the power and confidence to take anyone on.

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13 Yuji Receives the Death Penalty from a Shikigami

Chapter 165, "Tokyo No. 1 Colony, Part 5"

15 Best Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Panels (2)

With the sealing of Satoru Gojo and the death of Masamichi Yaga, the Jujutsu leaders make it open season on Yuji Itadori. With both his crime and sentence restored, Yuji now has to deal with people trying to kill him. At first, it appears like Yuta would finish the job, but that's nothing more than a feint — Yuta trusts Yuji because Gojo trusts Yuji. That said, a new character tries to execute during the Culling Game arc.

Character

Age

Innate Techniques

Japanese VA

English VA

Yuji Itadori

15

Blood Manipulation & Shrine

Junya Enoki

Adam McArthur

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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 for longer. Obviously this goes nowhere, but seeing the words "Death Penalty" is certainly disturbing.

12 The Stark Contrast Between Yuki and Kenjaku

Chapter 205, "Stars and Oil"

15 Best Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Panels (3)

The fight between the mega-strong Jujutsu Kaisen characters Yuki and Kenjaku is the stuff of true manga legend. The battle is bolstered by several standout panels showcasing the sheer might and versatility of their powers, especially as they clash against each other. That said, few manga panels top the infamous "What a Pain" split image that shows how much the two characters are both different and alike.

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Character

Innate Technique

Shikigami

Japanese VA

English VA

Yuki Tsukumo

Star Rage

Garuda

Noriko Hidaka

Anjali Kunapaneni

Despite having opposing desires regarding the evolution of the curse techniques, mangaka Gege intimates how inevitably destined Yuki and Kenjaku are to seek each other out and fight to the death. Incredibly simple yet striking, the glaring opposition of blonde/dark hair, open/shut eyes, wide/closed mouths, scar/no scar, and earring/no earrings is quite inspired. There's also a sense of mordant humor that makes it stand out even more.

11 Toji Failed Because of His Pride & Ignorance

Chapter 75, "Hidden Inventory, Part 11"

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Toji was ostracized from the Zenin Clan due to his lack of a cursed technique or cursed energy, for that matter. And yet, he was strong enough to theoretically crush the Zenins if he so wanted. However, Toji's immense pride made him stick around to fight Gojo after the latter awakened during their battle and gained newfound strength.

Character

Age

Special Feature

Japanese VA

English VA

Toji Fushiguro

Unknown

Heavenly Restriction

Takehito Koyasu

Nicolas Roye

In a haunting panel that shows Toji at his lowest point, he's seen utterly defeated with a lopped-off left arm, a chunk missing from his torso, and bloody tears running down his face. The image of his battered worm reflects Toji's mental exhaustion and physical punishment. Interestingly, Toji openly admitted that the sinful pride he abandoned a long time ago ultimately came back to haunt him, demonstrating that even the most stubborn people can change.

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10 Yuji's Sliced Face From Sukuna's Attacks

Chapter 214, "Fearsome Womb, Part 6"

15 Best Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Panels (5)

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

Volume

Chapter Range

Chapter Count

Chapter Release Dates

24

209–217

9

January 7, 2023–March 20, 2023

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The image has become so iconic that it's been colorized to vivify the intensity on Reddit, making for a great compare-and-contrast exercise with Gege's original black-and-white panel. No matter which version, the violent artwork punctuated by exploding geysers of gore leaves an indelible impression on readers, new and old. Although Yuji fails to get the best of Sukuna at this point, the image shows that he's 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 manga involves the epic battle between Jogo and the powerful Jujutsu Kaisen villain Ryomen Sukuna. The fight is set during the devastation of the Shibuya Incident arc. Jogo's bargain with Sukuna would see the powerful King of Curses joining their cause, but only if Jogo could get a single hit on Sukuna.

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Character

Innate Technique

Domain Expansion

Japanese VA

English VA

Jogo

Disaster Flames

Coffin of the Iron Mountain

Shigeru Chiba

Michael Sorich

A fierce battle ensues where, unsurprisingly, Sukuna is well ahead of his opponent. Gege Akutami delivers a stunning panel-busting image that brilliantly captures the philosophical tenets of Yin-Yang. By showing Sukuna at the top right attacking across the screen to the reader's left alongside Jogo at 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, "Foolish Survivor —Flying High—"

15 Best Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Panels (6)

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Kenjaku arrogantly welcomes the challenge offered by Fumihiko Takaba, a new character and a wannabe comedian. Interestingly, it appears as though Takaba's Comedian, an Innate Technique awoken during the Culling Game, can bend and distort all facets of reality. Such an overwhelming power could also be handy against Sukuna, except Takaba doesn't even know just how strong he is.

Character

Age

Innate Technique

Debut

Fumihiko Takaba

35

Comedian

Chapter 146, "About the Culling Game"

Using Comedian, Takaba can manifest a reality as long as he finds it humorous. As a result, he engages in a downright hilarious battle with Kenjaku. The villain pushes back, only for the surrounding environment to become even weirder. Comedian is theoretically on par with Satoru Gojo's Limitless, which means that even Kenjaku can't win this fight easily. Among all the amusing combat scenes, the manga panel that stands out is the one where Takaba and Kenjaku are digging into each other's noses.

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7 Yuki Kicks Garuda at a Shocked Kenjaku

Chapter 205, "Stars and Oil"

15 Best Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Panels (7)

Sticking with the all-time great fight between Yuki and Kenjaku, one of the best images comes when Yuki kicks her Garuda shikigami like a soccer ball across a battlefield to land a devastating blow to her archenemy. The split image is connected by a close-up of the Garuda spinning across the arena and casually exorcising Ganesha, the Special Grade Cursed Spirit summoned by Kenjaku using Geto's Innate Technique.

Character

Innate Technique

Domain Expansion

Japanese VA

English VA

Kenjaku

Brain Transplant

Womb Profusion

Takahiro Sakurai

Lex Lang

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In fact, Yuki kicks her shikigami at Kenjaku just as he's about to unleash Ganesha, rendering him powerless at just the right moment. The ferocity on Yuki's face is matched by Kenjaku's incredulous expression, leaving the latter to wonder something on the lines of "Did she just?" It's a great moment for Yuki, as well, punctuated by Gege's skilled shading, perspective, and flow.

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6 Sukuna Turns Shibuya Into Mincemeat

Chapter 119, "The Shibuya Incident, Part 37"

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In the hyper-violent Shibuya Incident arc, Sukuna notoriously feeds Yuji several fingers at once for the King of Curses to break away and wreak havoc. The best image during this arc appears when Sukuna razes a building and materializes his hellish Domain. With staggering detail, the eerie image of Sukuna proudly presiding over a macabre arena full of skulls, horns, and giant teeth speaks volumes about his wickedness.

Volume

Chapter Range

Chapter Count

Chapter Release Dates

Relevant Anime Episodes

14

116–124

9

August 3–October 5, 2020

40–43

Sukuna's poetic speech comparing his deadly wetwork to an artist painting on a canvas of air only makes the image more disturbing, providing insight into the antagonist's psychological state. Thanks to Gege Akutami's writing and artwork, the scale of the threat Sukuna poses feels convincing and daunting. Likewise, the grotesque and detailed background imagery emphasizes one of the Jujutsu Kaisen's strongest elements — supernatural horror.

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5 Sukuna Reveals His Demonic True Form

Chapter 237, "Inhuman Makyo Shinjuku Showdown, Part 14"

15 Best Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Panels (9)

As Yuji had consumed Sukuna's fingers, the King of Curses manifested in his host's body — albeit with extra eyes and tattoos. Even within Yuji's Innate Domain, Sukuna is depicted as a modified Yuji. As such, fans have been wondering what Sukuna looks like for a long time. Their prayers were answered in Chapter 237, although only after the death of Satoru Gojo. At this point, however, Sukuna had already switched Yuji's body for Megumi's.

Character

Innate Technique

Domain Expansion

Japanese VA

English VA

Sukuna

Shrine

Malevolent Shrine

Junichi Suwabe

Ray Chase

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Sukuna and the resurrected sorcerer Hajime Kashimo indulge 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 into his 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, "Inhuman Makyo Shinjuku Showdown, Part 38"

15 Best Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Panels (10)

Nobara Kugisaki's "death" during the Shibuya Incident was widely criticized, as fans were brokenhearted to see Jujutsu Kaisen's Golden Trio split up. However, Aratta Nitta stated that his Innate Technique would prevent Nobara's condition from getting worse. He also added that Yuji shouldn't be holding out much hope, but fans clung on nevertheless. A beloved character without a confirmed death in an anime always leaves room for a comeback.

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Character

Age

Innate Technique

Japanese VA

English VA

Nobara Kugisaki

16

Straw Doll Technique

Asami Seto

Anne Yatco

And that is exactly what happened with Nobara Kugisaki. In Chapter 267, a freshly recovered and eyepatch-wearing Nobara used her Resonance against the last of Sukuna's fingers. This attack weakened the villain and disrupted his Shrine while simultaneously making Yuji happy that his friend wasn't dead. Although she didn't get to do much for dozens of chapters, fans are pleased that she's still alive.

3 Megumi Summons Mahoraga at Great Risk

Chapter 117, "The Shibuya Incident, Part 35"

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In Jujutsu Kaisen,Mahoraga is the most unpredictable shikigami in the Ten Shadows Technique. It can be summoned by Ten Shadow Technique users, 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 chilling panels in the series, Megumi summons Moharaga as a last resort against Haruta Shigemo.

Character

Species

Special Feature

Origin

Mahoraga

Shikigami

Universal Adaptation

Ten Shadows Technique

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

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2 Maki Becomes the Next Toji Fushiguro

Chapter 198, "Sakurajima Colony, Part 8"

15 Best Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Panels (12)

There are few 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 was an outcast for 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 her identical twin Mai's death, Maki lost her minimal cursed energy.

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Character

Age

Special Feature

Japanese VA

English VA

Maki

16

Heavenly Restriction

Mikako Komatsu

Allegra Clark

This gave her Heavenly Restriction, an ability 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 toe-to-toe with Sukuna, earning his grudging respect. All things considered, however, the epic manga panel portraying Maki as equal to Toji appeared in Chapter 198.

1 Ryomen Sukuna and Satoru Gojo Begin Their Battle

Chapter 225, "Inhuman Makyo Shinjuku Showdown, Part 3"

15 Best Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Panels (13)

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By this time, the news of Gojo's death would have already been spoiled for most Jujutsu Kaisen fans. However, the strongest sorcerer in the world doesn't die without one of the most incredible fights in the series. Gojo takes on Sukuna in Megumi's body, although he prepares well in advance to take the King of Cursed by surprise. None of his initial tactics work, leaving Gojo no options but to unleash his Domain Expansion.

Volume

Chapter Range

Chapter Count

Chapter Release Dates

25

218–227

10

April 3–July 3, 2023

However, Sukuna also releases his Domain Expansion at the same time, creating the best Jujutsu Kaisen manga panel to date. Malevolent Shrine and Unlimited Void prove to be equal in force, forcing Sukuna and Gojo to resort to several other measures during their fight. Although the chapter ends with Gojo's neck getting slashed, he doesn't die until much later.

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Jujutsu Kaisen

A boy swallows a cursed talisman - the finger of a demon - and becomes cursed himself. He enters a shaman's school to be able to locate the demon's other body parts and thus exorcise himself.

Author
Gege Akutami

Artist
Gege Akutami

Release Date
March 5, 2018
Genre
Adventure , Fantasy , Supernatural

Chapters
221

Volumes
22

Adaptation
Jujutsu Kaisen

Publisher
Shueisha, Viz Media
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