One of the most highly anticipated anime of Fall 2020 was none other than the multi-Crunchyroll Anime Award-winning series, Jujutsu Kaisen. The story follows the journey of Yuji Itadori, who finds himself in a supernatural dilemma that causes him to eat a cursed object and become the vessel for Sukuna, a powerful cursed spirit known as the King of Curses.
Yuji begins attending Tokyo Jujutsu High as a first-year student alongside Megumi and Nobara. Under the instruction of Satoru Gojo, Yuji starts his training to become a jujutsu sorcerer. Along the way, he learns to control and utilize the overwhelming abilities of Sukuna, with who he shares a body. While Yuji is a fan-favorite character, many viewers are unaware that Yuji has natural talent, and some of his most impressive skills require no cursed energy at all.
10 He Possesses Unimaginable Levels Of Strength
Without the use of jujutsu powered by the cursed energy from Sukuna, Yuji is capable of tasks that require great amounts of power and strength. Before consuming Sukuna's finger, Yuji was recognized among his peers and the strongest first-year student at his high school.
Even when compared to upperclassmen, he still stands head and shoulders above all his competitors. Yuji's superhuman abilities that he possesses naturally allow him to easily throw objects that vary from a lead ball to a vehicle.
9 He Can Rival The Speed Of The Fastest Runners On Earth
A lack of speed has never been an issue for Yuji Itadori. He has proven that he can cross a 50-meter track in merely 3 seconds. He can reach speeds of 37 mph and greater using his natural ability.
In comparison, his level of agility surpasses that of real-world 8-time Olympic gold medalist, Usain Bolt, whose fastest recorded speed during his world record-breaking sprint was 29.5 mph. Yuji's speed more accurately rivals the maximum speed of wild animals, such as hyenas and tigers.
8 He Is Able To Withstand Fatal Damage To His Body
Most protagonists in shonen tend to have a noticeable amount of plot armor, and Yuji is no exception. He frequently finds himself in life or death battles throughout the series, but he has managed to recover from each one. Even before he began sharing his body with Sukuna, Yuji was able to survive attacks that should've been fatal.
Many of Yuji's injuries during combat consist of losing limbs and appendages. For instance, Yuji has continued fighting every time he is critically injured due to his determination and durability.
7 He Can Adapt Quickly Using His Prodigy-Level Learning Skills
Despite his airhead moments, Yuji has always been a fast learner. Without the help of Sukuna, but with the training and instruction from Gojo, Yuji is on his way to mastering jujutsu and becoming a jujutsu sorcerer.
He has proven his ability to quickly learn to master a wide variety of tasks. These tasks include all of Yuji's accomplishments from completing Satoru's Movie Appreciation Training to receiving the title of best cook among the first-year students.
6 He Uses Martial Arts To Take Down His Enemies
As Yuji trained to improve his combat skills, he bettered his understanding and abilities in Taido Martial Arts. While he was already able to adjust the power of his attacks mid-punch, he began incorporating Taido's bodily movements, like spins, twists, and quick footwork.
These techniques helped better his overall fighting skill and his ability to carry out sharpened and refined attacks. Many fans appreciated seeing the use of this martial art in the series as it has been practiced in the real world since 1965.
5 He Has The Ability To Carry Out Ancient Combat Techniques
Yuji specifically mastered the ancient technique known as Knee Release, which actively prevents him from ever falling to his opponent's feet during a fight. He also can perform Manji Kick, another technique that allows him to land an upward kick to the head on any enemy.
While the power of both the Knee Release and the Manji Kick can be multiplied with the use of cursed energy, Yuji can utilize these techniques without the help of his body's cohabitant, Sukuna.
4 He Could Potentially Master Weapon-Use With Ease
Yuji's ability to learn quickly comes in handy when he sets out to master the use of a specific weapon. As the main protagonist in a series where battles occur spontaneously and frequently, Yuji is only given short periods to master a new skill, and he has proven to do so when the skill was weapon-based.
Despite a lack of training, he has the potential to become proficient with a deadly jujutsu sorcerer's weapon. With his natural talent and power, Yuji is capable of accomplishing anything he sets his mind to.
3 He Acts Selflessly To Save Strangers & Friends Alike
Wasuke Itadori, Yuji's grandfather, shared his last words with his grandson. During his last breaths, he advised Yuji to surround himself with others who care so he won't die alone, and Yuji took his grandfather's advice to heart.
Yuji often willingly sacrifices himself to save those around him to honor his grandfather's last wish. He was brave and acted boldly when he and Megumi were under attack by a curse and he swallowed Sukuna's finger as a last-ditch effort.
2 He Charms Others With His Superhuman Skills & Charisma
When it comes to being the most charming person among his peers, Yuji does not need the help of Sukuna's cursed energy. He was named "The Tiger Of West Junior High" before ever beginning his journey to becoming a sorcerer.
His classmates were impressed that his natural ability rivaled and surpassed the skills of third-year students. The biggest indicator of his superior power and strength was his ability to even contain the cursed spirit, Sukuna. His body proved strong enough to be used as a vessel for an evil and powerful being, and that's certainly enough to impress anyone.
1 He Remains Physically Fit & Fearless
Yuji's courageous nature didn't come about when he ate Sukuna's curse finger. He has always shown his readiness when presented with a challenge, even before sharing a vessel with a cursed spirit.
Yuji was introduced to the series as an average first-year high school student with above-average abilities. He has always been an active young man with a strong build, but now that he has the power to use cursed energy, he is an unstoppable force.