Yuji Itadori's Origins Revealed: His Mother is Kenjaku? The Shocking Truth Behind Jujutsu Kaisen's Perfect Vessel
The protagonist of "Jujutsu Kaisen," Yuji Itadori, is deeply loved by fans for his cheerful, selfless personality and superhuman physical abilities. However, this seemingly ordinary high school student's origins are one of the biggest and most shocking mysteries in the entire series.
Why was Yuji Itadori chosen as the perfect vessel for the "King of Curses," Ryomen Sukuna? Who exactly are his parents, of whom he has almost no memory? This article will delve into the mystery of Yuji Itadori's origins, revealing the astonishing conspiracy laid out by a thousand-year-old jujutsu sorcerer behind his birth.
Yuji Itadori Basic Profile: An Extraordinary Youth in the Sunlight
Before delving into his complex origins, let's first understand the basic profile of this sunny youth:
- Birthday: March 20th
- Personality: Optimistic, cheerful, selfless, willing to sacrifice himself to save others
- Physical Abilities: Innate athletic prowess far exceeding normal humans; can run 50 meters in 3 seconds, and even punch through a wall without rebar
- Voice Actor (CV): Japanese version voiced by Junya Enoki
- Name: Japanese is "Itadori Yūji"
Initially, Yuji Itadori was just an ordinary male student at Sugisawa Third High School, raised by his grandfather, with almost no impression of his own parents. His life completely changed only after swallowing the Special Grade Cursed Object "Ryomen Sukuna's Finger," which also marked the beginning of the mystery surrounding his origins.
The Beginning of the Origin Mystery: Grandfather's Dying Words and the Absence of Parents
At the story's beginning, Yuji's grandfather, on his deathbed, besides leaving the words "die surrounded by others," which influenced Yuji's entire life, also wanted to tell him about his parents but ultimately couldn't get the words out.
In later manga chapters, through Yuji's flashbacks, we get a glimpse of his family situation:
- Father - Jin Itadori: The grandfather's son, who seemed very eager to have a child of his own.
- Mother - Kaori Itadori: According to the grandfather, she seemed to have passed away before giving birth to Yuji.
However, the grandfather strongly warned Jin Itadori, "Cut ties with that woman, or you will die," hinting that the "Kaori" who appeared by Jin's side at that time was no longer the original person.
Shocking Truth! Yuji Itadori's Mother is Actually the Thousand-Year-Old Sorcerer "Kenjaku"
One of the most impactful revelations in the "Jujutsu Kaisen" plot is the true identity of Yuji Itadori's mother. After Jin Itadori's wife Kaori passed away, one of history's most evil curse users, "Kenjaku," used his technique to take over Kaori's body.
This "fake mother," with the signature stitch marks on her forehead, aimed to create a perfect "vessel" capable of withstanding the King of Curses.
Who is Kenjaku?
- An ancient jujutsu sorcerer who has lived for over a thousand years
- Extends his life by continuously switching bodies
- Thereby acquires the techniques of different hosts
- Previously possessed the body of Noritoshi Kamo from the Kamo family
- Created the "Death Painting Wombs"
This also explains why Choso from the Death Painting Wombs sees Yuji as his younger brother, because from a biological perspective, they share the same "mother" — Kenjaku.
Why Can Yuji Itadori Become "Sukuna's Perfect Vessel"?
The reason Yuji Itadori can become the vessel for Sukuna, whom no one has been able to control for a thousand years, is the result of Kenjaku's meticulous planning.
Kenjaku's Plan:
- Take over Kaori Itadori's body
- Give birth to Yuji, who possesses a special constitution
- Create a human vessel strong enough to withstand Sukuna's poisonous soul
- Bring Sukuna back into the world, creating chaos
Yuji's innate superhuman physical abilities are likely a byproduct of this "experiment." Kenjaku's ultimate goal is to create chaos even he cannot control, and bringing Sukuna back is a key step in his plan.
Yuji Itadori's Technique Awakening and Future
Initially, Yuji started grasping cursed energy through Sukuna's finger rather than being a natural sorcerer, so he couldn't use an innate technique. But as the story progresses, the potential within him is gradually awakened:
Blood Manipulation * Acquired after consuming the remaining Death Painting Wombs * Can manipulate blood for combat * Inherited from the technique system created by Kenjaku
Mizushi (Cleave/Dismantle) * Engraved into his body from being Sukuna's vessel * Successfully activated after entering an awakened state by landing a Black Flash * Can unleash slashing attacks with scissor-like cutting lines
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Who is Yuji Itadori's real mother?
A: Yuji Itadori's birth mother is Kaori Itadori, but after her death, her body was taken over by the thousand-year-old sorcerer Kenjaku. Kenjaku gave birth to Yuji using Kaori's body, making him the perfect vessel for Sukuna.
Q2: Why can Yuji Itadori withstand Sukuna's power?
A: Yuji Itadori is a special existence deliberately created by Kenjaku. His constitution was designed to withstand the soul of the King of Curses, Sukuna, which also explains his superhuman physical abilities.
Q3: What is the relationship between Yuji Itadori and Choso?
A: Yuji Itadori and Choso from the Death Painting Wombs are biologically brothers because they were both created by Kenjaku. Kenjaku previously possessed Noritoshi Kamo's body to create the Death Painting Wombs, and later possessed Kaori Itadori's body to give birth to Yuji.
Q4: What techniques does Yuji Itadori possess?
A: Yuji Itadori currently possesses two techniques: One is "Blood Manipulation" acquired from the Death Painting Wombs, allowing him to manipulate blood in battle; the other is "Mizushi (Cleave/Dismantle)" inherited from Sukuna, enabling him to perform slashing attacks.
Q5: Does Yuji Itadori know the truth about his origins?
A: As the plot develops, Yuji Itadori gradually learns the truth about his origins, including the fact that his mother was possessed by Kenjaku and his own fate as a vessel created for Sukuna.
From an ordinary high school student to being revealed as an existence created to contain the King of Curses, Yuji Itadori's origins are filled with tragedy and fate. He must not only fight curses but also confront his "mother," Kenjaku, who created him. However, it is this heavy background that forges his indomitable will and drives him to continue fighting to protect others in the desperate world of jujutsu.