What Is the Jujutsu Kaisen Manga?
Jujutsu Kaisen is a dark fantasy shōnen manga written and illustrated by Gege Akutami. It ran in Weekly Shōnen Jump from March 5, 2018, to September 30, 2024.
The story follows Yuji Itadori, a high school student who joins a secret organization of Jujutsu Sorcerers in order to kill a powerful Curse named Ryomen Sukuna — of whom Yuji becomes the host
The world is built around one idea: negative human emotions create Cursed Spirits, invisible monsters that prey on ordinary people. Sorcerers trained in Cursed Energy are the only ones who can stop them.
The core setup in three points:
- Yuji swallows a cursed finger and becomes the vessel for Sukuna, the King of Curses
- He is taken in by Tokyo Jujutsu High, a school that trains sorcerers
- His mission is to consume all of Sukuna’s fingers — then die cleanly to eliminate the threat
It is not a feel-good series. Major characters die. Moral lines blur constantly. The power system is detailed, and battles are strategic rather than just flashy.
Key facts at a glance:
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Author | Gege Akutami |
| Publisher | Shueisha (Japan) / Viz Media (English) |
| Magazine | Weekly Shōnen Jump |
| Run | March 2018 – September 2024 |
| Total Chapters | 275 |
| Total Volumes | 30 + Volume 0 |
| Status | Finished |
Is there a prequel?
Yes. Akutami first published a four-chapter series titled Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical School in 2017, later collected as a single volume retroactively titled Jujutsu Kaisen 0
It follows Yuta Okkotsu, a different protagonist, and works as a standalone entry point before the main series.
Is there a spin-off?
Yes. Akutami and manga artist Yūji Iwasaki launched a short-term series called Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo in Weekly Shōnen Jump on September 8, 2025. It wrapped up on March 9, 2026.
Why does it matter?
By December 2025, the series had over 150 million copies in circulation worldwide, including digital copies and Jujutsu Kaisen 0, making it one of the best-selling manga series of all time. Fandom
Is the Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Finished or Still Ongoing?
The short answer: it is finished.
The manga ran in Weekly Shōnen Jump from March 5, 2018, to September 30, 2024. The final chapter — Chapter 271 — concluded the primary story arc that began in 2018.
Quick status summary:
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Start date | March 5, 2018 |
| End date | September 30, 2024 |
| Total chapters | 271 |
| Total volumes | 30 + Volume 0 |
| Status | Finished |
Is There Anything New After Chapter 271?
Yes — two things.
The epilogue chapters. The final Volume 30 includes 16 pages of newly drawn epilogues focused on Yūko Ozawa, Uraume, Nobara Kugisaki, and Panda. These were not in the original Weekly Shōnen Jump run — they were drawn exclusively for the collected volume
Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo. A sequel series written by Gege Akutami and illustrated by Yūji Iwasaki began in Weekly Shōnen Jump on September 8, 2025. It is set several decades after the Culling Game and follows new characters — including the grandchildren of Yuta Okkotsu and Maki Zen’in.
Modulo ran for approximately three volumes over six months and wrapped up in March 2026.
So the main story is done. But the universe is not completely closed.
Volumes: Complete List and Collector’s Guide
How Many Volumes Are There?
The chapters were collected into 30 tankōbon volumes, released from July 4, 2018, to December 25, 2024. Volume 0 is a separate standalone prequel — making it 31 physical books in total if you count it.
| Volume | Chapters | Japanese Release |
|---|---|---|
| Vol. 0 | 0.1–0.4 | December 4, 2018 |
| Vol. 1 | 1–8 | July 4, 2018 |
| Vol. 2 | 9–18 | September 4, 2018 |
| Vol. 3 | 19–27 | November 2, 2018 |
| Vol. 4 | 28–36 | January 4, 2019 |
| Vol. 5 | 37–45 | March 4, 2019 |
| Vol. 6 | 46–54 | May 2, 2019 |
| Vol. 7 | 55–63 | July 4, 2019 |
| Vol. 8 | 64–72 | October 4, 2019 |
| Vol. 9 | 73–79 | December 4, 2019 |
| Vol. 10 | 80–90 | March 4, 2020 |
| Vol. 11 | 91–100 | June 4, 2020 |
| Vol. 12 | 101–109 | August 4, 2020 |
| Vol. 13 | 110–119 | November 4, 2020 |
| Vol. 14 | 120–127 | January 4, 2021 |
| Vol. 15 | 128–136 | March 4, 2021 |
| Vol. 16 | 137–144 | May 4, 2021 |
| Vol. 17 | 145–152 | August 4, 2021 |
| Vol. 18 | 153–161 | November 4, 2021 |
| Vol. 19 | 162–169 | February 4, 2022 |
| Vol. 20 | 170–178 | April 4, 2022 |
| Vol. 21 | 179–187 | July 4, 2022 |
| Vol. 22 | 188–196 | October 4, 2022 |
| Vol. 23 | 200–208 | January 4, 2023 |
| Vol. 24 | 209–217 | April 4, 2023 |
| Vol. 25 | 218–225 | July 4, 2023 |
| Vol. 26 | 226–233 | October 4, 2023 |
| Vol. 27 | 234–241 | January 4, 2024 |
| Vol. 28 | 242–250 | April 4, 2024 |
| Vol. 29 | 251–261 | December 25, 2024 |
| Vol. 30 | 262–271 + epilogues | December 25, 2024 |
Note: Volumes 29 and 30 were released simultaneously in Japan on December 25, 2024.
English Volume Release Delay
There is a significant gap between Japanese and English releases — typically 12 to 18 months. This is due to translation, adaptation, and printing time.
As of February 2026, 29 volumes have been released in English by Viz Media. Volume 30, the final volume, is scheduled for English release on February 17, 2026.
Where to Buy
Three official options for English readers:
- Viz Media / Shonen Jump app — digital reading, latest chapters, most affordable
- Amazon / Bookshop.org — physical volumes
- Barnes & Noble — physical volumes, including exclusive editions
- Manga Plus (Shueisha) — free, official, browser and app, global access
Is There a Box Set?
Two options currently exist:
Partial box set: Barnes & Noble sells a Volumes 1–4 exclusive edition with a double-sided full-color poster.
Complete box set: A complete box set containing all 30 volumes and Volume 0 was announced, with a Fall 2026 release planned. No specific price has been confirmed yet. Beebom
If you are planning to collect the full series physically, waiting for the complete box set is worth considering.
What Is the Colored Manga Edition?
The colored edition is a digitally recolored version of the standard black-and-white chapters. It is available through the Viz Media app and Manga Plus. Pages are fully colored with backgrounds, shading, and character colors filled in — making it a different visual experience from the original.
It covers the earlier arcs and does not extend to the full 271 chapters. Good for new readers who prefer a more visual entry point.
How Many Volumes Are There?
The main series ran for 30 tankōbon volumes, released from July 4, 2018, to December 25, 2024. Volume 0 is a separate standalone prequel — so 31 physical books in total if you count it.
The full collection at a glance:
| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Main volumes | 30 |
| Prequel volume (Vol. 0) | 1 |
| Total chapters | 271 |
| Bonus epilogue pages (Vol. 30) | 16 |
Volumes 29 and 30 were released simultaneously in Japan on December 25, 2024.
As of February 2026, 29 volumes have been released in English by Viz Media. The final Volume 30 is scheduled for English release on February 17, 2026.
A complete box set containing all 30 volumes plus Volume 0 has been announced for Fall 2026.
Characters: Complete Guide
The story has a large cast, but a handful of characters drive everything. Some are heroes with clear goals. Others are villains with genuine logic behind their choices. A few fall somewhere in between.
What makes this cast stand out is that almost no one is simple. The protagonist carries a monster inside him. The strongest sorcerer dies before the final battle. The main villain spent a thousand years waiting to lose to a teenager.
Below is a full breakdown of every major character — who they are, what they can do, and where their story ends.
Who Is Yuji Itadori?
Yuji is the main character. He is a 15-year-old high school student with physically impossible strength — fast enough to dodge bullets, strong enough to crack walls with his bare hands.
His life changes in Chapter 1 when he swallows one of Sukuna’s cursed fingers to save his classmates. He becomes the vessel of Sukuna, the King of Curses — and the story’s central conflict begins from that moment
He is taken in by Tokyo Jujutsu High under Gojo’s protection. The school’s original plan is simple: let Yuji consume all 20 of Sukuna’s fingers, then execute him so Sukuna is destroyed along with his host.
Quick profile:
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Age | 15 |
| Height | 5’7″ |
| School | Tokyo Jujutsu High |
| Rank | Special Grade (vessel) |
| Status | Alive (end of series) |
Personality
Yuji is straightforward in a way that most shōnen protagonists are not.
He does not want to be the strongest. He does not chase power. He is driven purely by his desire to protect the people around him, rooted in a strong sense of justice and compassion. Anibase
His grandfather’s dying wish shaped everything: die surrounded by people, not alone. Yuji takes that seriously. Every decision he makes — even reckless ones — comes back to that.
A few things that define him:
- He adapts fast. In combat, he reads situations quickly and improvises well.
- He carries guilt heavily. When people die around him, it stays with him.
- He does not hold grudges. Even toward enemies, his instinct is to understand rather than hate.
- He is genuinely funny without trying to be — his reactions to absurd situations are one of the series’ best running qualities.
Cursed Technique and Abilities
Yuji is unusual among sorcerers because he has no innate cursed technique at the start of the story. Most sorcerers are born with one. He compensates with raw physical ability and sheer adaptability.
Superhuman physicality
His base stats — strength, speed, and durability — are far beyond a normal sorcerer even without cursed energy. He can trade blows with special-grade curses hand to hand.
Black Flash
A technique that compresses cursed energy into a strike within 0.000001 seconds of impact, creating a flash that multiplies the damage output significantly.
Yuji holds the record for the most successful Black Flash attempts of any sorcerer, with eight confirmed uses across his battles. Even Gojo cannot use it on demand
Mastering Black Flash also permanently raises a sorcerer’s baseline understanding of cursed energy — it is a turning point, not just a move.
Divergent Fist
His early signature technique. The delay between his physical strike and his cursed energy burst creates a double-hit effect that confuses opponents expecting a normal blow.
Blood Manipulation
Unlocked in the final arc after prolonged contact with Choso — a Cursed Womb: Death Painting who shares a biological connection with Yuji. It adds long-range capability to what was previously a purely close-combat style.
Reverse Cursed Technique
Learned in the later arcs. Allows him to heal injuries by reversing the flow of cursed energy — something very few sorcerers can do.
Role in the Story
Yuji starts the series as the problem — the boy who swallowed a cursed finger and became a host for the world’s most dangerous entity.
By the end, he becomes the solution.
His arc is not about becoming the strongest. It is about what kind of sorcerer — and what kind of person — he chooses to be while carrying something he never asked for.
Three things define his role across the story:
As a vessel. He spends most of the series in a battle for control with Sukuna. Every time Sukuna takes over his body, people die — and Yuji wakes up carrying the weight of what happened. This is the series’ most consistent source of emotional tension.
As a fighter. As the final battle approached, while other sorcerers were being overpowered by Sukuna one by one, Yuji kept growing stronger under the pressure — eventually mastering Black Flash and turning the tide of the fight.
As a successor. In one of Gojo’s final conversations with Yuji before the Shinjuku Showdown, Gojo told him there are enough sorcerers like himself in the world — and that Yuji had the chance to do something different and forge a new path for the future. The final chapter shows him doing exactly that.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Manga Finished or Still Ongoing?
Finished. The final chapter was released in Weekly Shōnen Jump on September 30, 2024, concluding the primary story arc that began in 2018.
The main story ran for just over six years — 271 chapters across 30 volumes.
How Many Chapters Are Out Right Now?
The main series has 275 chapters in total — 271 numbered chapters plus four bonus epilogue chapters included in the final volume.
Where Can I Read It Officially?
Three official options — two free, one paid: Manga Plus (Free) , Viz Media / Shonen Jump App (Paid) , Physical volumes
How Did the Manga End?
The ending covers three things: the final battle, the aftermath, and one last look at the afterlife.
Is Chapter 271 the Last Chapter?
Yes — Chapter 271 was released on September 29, 2024, and serves as the manga’s official ending.