Summary
- Noritoshi Kamo, former heir of Kamo Clan, uses Blood Manipulation cursed technique.
- Noritoshi struggles to prove his worth and loyalty to his clan, embracing his fighting style.
- Noritoshi’s tactical fighting style with blood-infused arrows faces challenges against brute force.
The former heir and descendant of the Kamo Clan – Noritoshi Kamo is a third year at the Kyoto Jujutsu High. As a sorcerer who comes from a family which is part of the three big families in the Jujutsu Kaisen universe (the Gojo Clan, The Zenin Clan and the Kamo Clan) Noritoshi is considered one of Kyoto Jujutsu High’s most talented students.
As a user of the Blood Manipulation cursed technique, which he inherited from his family, Noritoshi is a highly skilled character who was unable to secure himself as the heir to the Kamo Clan due to another successor being chosen.
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Robbed Of His Future Because Of His Clan
Noritoshi Is Still Loyal To His Roots
Initially, Noritoshi is seen to play more of an antagonist role in the series, but is later seen building teamwork and working together with Megumi and Toge. A born leader except in Todo’s eyes, Noritoshi is able to take command and order his classmates to take out Yuji for being Sukuna’s vessel. As the former heir to the Kamo Clan, Noritoshi struggles with identity as he is still loyal towards his clan even when he was cast aside, showing that he is a self-sacrificing person, even if it means proving his worth. He is also a disciplined person and does not let his emotional side take over him.
I must play the part of the heir to the Kamo family – Noritoshi Kamo
Noritoshi also believes he is not good enough, and always tries his best to prove himself, regardless of who may be watching. Even though he comes from a noble lineage, he values strength over status and actual skill and hard work over being entitled. This is seen after the Kyoto Goodwill Event, when Noritoshi was battling Megumi. Noritoshi completely underestimated Megumi’s abilities and did not think much of him, but after witnessing Megumi’s power and abilities, he began to respect him as a powerful individual.
Fighting Style And Blood Manipulation Technique, Explained
A Powerful Fighter Gifted With An Even More Powerful Cursed Technique
As a direct descendant of the Kamo Clan, Noritoshi inherited the powerful Blood Manipulation cursed technique which gives him the ability to control and manipulate his blood as a weapon. Not all sorcerers are able to acquire this cursed technique, as it is a rare and unique one. A couple of special attacks include – Piercing Blood, a move which turns his blood into a projectile which he can launch at enemies with precision similar to a gun. This is one of the most powerful moves when using a Blood Manipulation Technique. Crimson binding is another powerful move which Noritoshi uses to bind an opponent with the use of blood, this stops an enemy in its tracks temporarily. The Flowing Red Scale attack, allows Noritoshi to enhance his physical speed and strength by increasing the blood circulation in his body, making him more powerful and finally, Convergence – the ability to concentrate on his blood to make its density stronger.
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Noritoshi’s fighting style is more tactical than brute force, unlike his peers such as Todo, Noritoshi fights with a calculated approach and assesses his opponents’ weakness before engaging. He is also highly skilled at using his bow and arrows. The arrows are infused with his blood, allowing him to control the direction in which it travels. This form of attack is effective for long range attacks and is also seen during his battle with Megumi, where he launches and manipulates the direction of the arrows to target Megumi. However, Noritoshi also has a few weaknesses. He is unable to use his cursed technique for extended periods of time as he relies on his blood, and excessive use of his blood can make him feel weak. He also struggles against opponents who use brute force, such as Todo and Yuji, since his precision attacks are overcome by brute force easily.
Jujutsu Kaisen
- Release Date
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October 3, 2020
- Directors
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Sunghoo Park, Shōta Goshozono
- Writers
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Hiroshi Seko
