Fun Facts About Jujutsu Kaisen’s Characters

Summary

• Jujutsu High faculty and students are all singles, with one faculty member, Masamichi Yaga, being divorced.
• Yuji is not only a skilled fighter but also an excellent singer and chef among his friends.
• Satoru Gojo, one of the most powerful sorcerers, surprisingly has a low alcohol tolerance.

Jujutsu Kaisen gives plenty of attention to its characters’ stats and abilities. Furthermore, with so much plot to cover, the anime can’t divulge much of the personal lives of Jujutsu High’s faculty and students. Fortunately, Gege Akutami gives dedicated fans the full scoop in Jujutsu Kaisen: The Official Character Guide.

Akutami’s guidebook provides plenty of behind-the-scenes trivia about fan-favorite characters, including chronicled interviews, detailed character Q&As, and chapter commentary. So, what details does the JJK fanbook divulge? Are any of Jujutsu High’s teachers dating? Who is the best cook? Who can hold their liquor, and who can’t? You’ll have to keep reading to find out!

Jujutsu Kaisen: The Official Character Guide
only covers JJK Volumes 1-15.

Jujutsu High’s Students and Faculty Are Singles

One Faculty Member Is Divorced

JJK viewers watched Nobara and Megumi set up Yuji and Yuka in season 2, episode 30, “It’s Like That.” And the unrequited love Mechamaru holds for Miwa is a significant B-plot. But are other characters in a situation where “it’s like that?”

Akutami said only one Jujutsu High faculty member was married, Masamichi Yaga. However, he is now divorced. The mangaka does not divulge whether his ex-partner is a sorcerer or not.

Otherwise, according to Akutami, all of Jujutsu High’s faculty and students are bachelors, which is why they can cook and clean after themselves. (Sorry, YutaMaki fans. There are no confirmations for you. There is no news for you either, SatoSugus.)

For those interested in Nobara Kugisaki, Akutami revealed her likes in a partner. When asked what type of man is her type, Akutami responded with Oda Nobunaga. A brash leader with a short fuse who practices martial arts? Yup. That sounds compatible with Kugisaki’s temperament.

Akutami’s guide showcases his characters’ limited flirting skills. In the “Tell Us! Akutami Sensei Collection” section, the author confirms that Itadori was not popular at his old school because the girls interested in him did not know how to communicate their feelings. So, he likely has no idea when someone has a crush on him.

Megumi Fushigoro is another example of someone severely lacking in the dating game. When asked how the prodigy sorcerer would reject someone interested in him, Akutami responded with, “I’m sorrrrrrrrrrrrrry.” Oof. That’s awkward.

Yuji Has Several Talents Besides Fighting

He’s a Wiz in the Kitchen

While Yuji is renowned for his physical talents and ability as a vessel, he also has several hidden talents. When asked about the karaoke Juju Stroll in volume 2, Akutami claimed that Yuji is the best singer in his friend group.

Itadori also boasts top chef skills in the kitchen. In the section “Group Character Q & A,” Akutami responded to a question regarding Itadori’s cooking:

• “Q: Itadori is the best cook among the first-years, but which is the better cook between Fushigoro and Kugisaki?”
• “A: They’re about the same. Both of them can cook to a certain degree.”

Satoru Gojo Is a Lightweight

One of the silliest snippets from Akutami’s “Group Character Q & A” is a breakdown of the teacher’s drinking habits. Each category of drinker received Akutami’s first-place choice and a runner-up.

Who would have thought that one of jujutsu sorcery’s most potent sorcerers couldn’t handle his alcohol? Although, once you think about it, Gojo’s low tolerance makes sense. Someone with Six Eyes must feel alcohol’s effects more acutely due to their heightened senses.

Utahime ranking ahead of Naobito as the sloppiest drinker is more surprising. One would assume Naobito would rank first, considering he spent all of the Shibuya Incident intoxicated.

Shoko and Kento’s ranking as the heaviest drinkers makes the most sense. Usually, the heaviest drinkers are best at keeping their composure – and those two know how to stay calm. Plus, Shoko smokes cigarettes, and according to the National Institute of Health, smokers are 1.32 times more likely to drink than non-smokers.