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呪術廻戦 [Jujutsu Kaisen] #5
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 5
In a world where cursed spirits feed on unsuspecting humans, fragments of the legendary and feared demon Ryomen Sukuna were lost and scattered about. Should any demon consume Sukuna’s body parts, the power they gain could destroy the world as we know it. Fortunately, there exists a mysterious school of Jujutsu Sorcerers who exist to protect the precarious existence of the living from the supernatural!
Everyone’s surprised (and not necessarily in a good way) when they find out Itadori is still alive, but there’s no time for a heartwarming reunion when Jujutsu High is in the midst of an intense competition with their rivals from Kyoto! But good sportsmanship doesn’t seem to be in the cards once the authorities decide to eliminate the Sukuna threat once and for all...
Everyone’s surprised (and not necessarily in a good way) when they find out Itadori is still alive, but there’s no time for a heartwarming reunion when Jujutsu High is in the midst of an intense competition with their rivals from Kyoto! But good sportsmanship doesn’t seem to be in the cards once the authorities decide to eliminate the Sukuna threat once and for all...
192 pages, Paperback
First published May 2, 2019
About the author
Gege Akutami
72 books3,066 followersGege Akutami 芥見下々 is a Japanese manga author, known for their work Jujutsu Kaisen.
The author does not show their face in public, and their gender is not disclosed.
They previously worked as assistant to mangaka Yasuhiro Kanō.
List of works (including one-shots not published indipendently yet):
2014:
Kamishiro Sōsa (神代捜査) on Shōnen Jump NEXT!! vol. 2 [debut work]
2015:
No.9 on Weekly Shōnen Jump 46-2015
2016:
Nikai Bongai Barabarujura (二界梵骸バラバルジュラ) on Weekly Shōnen Jump 44-2016
2017:
Tōkyō toritsu jujutsu kōtō senmon gakkō (東京都立呪術高等専門学校) serialized on Jump GIGA (volume 1 to 4)
from 2018:
Jujutsu Kaisen (呪術廻戦) on Weekly Shōnen Jump
The author does not show their face in public, and their gender is not disclosed.
They previously worked as assistant to mangaka Yasuhiro Kanō.
List of works (including one-shots not published indipendently yet):
2014:
Kamishiro Sōsa (神代捜査) on Shōnen Jump NEXT!! vol. 2 [debut work]
2015:
No.9 on Weekly Shōnen Jump 46-2015
2016:
Nikai Bongai Barabarujura (二界梵骸バラバルジュラ) on Weekly Shōnen Jump 44-2016
2017:
Tōkyō toritsu jujutsu kōtō senmon gakkō (東京都立呪術高等専門学校) serialized on Jump GIGA (volume 1 to 4)
from 2018:
Jujutsu Kaisen (呪術廻戦) on Weekly Shōnen Jump
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May 16, 2021
AAAGAAHHAA those fight scenes 😏😏
July 15, 2021
“Do we think with our stomachs? Does anger comes up from your head? Listen Itadori. We exist in the world with our whole body and soul. It’s so obvious that everyone forgets it.”
I was not expecting how emotional and deep, in between the jokes, this volume was gonna be.
Going from the more existentialistic questions to the morality of one's acts and where we ascribe blame was a fun twist and change in pace, especially because with all these colorful characters we can get some nice opinions going around.
Add to that the fun that the whole Sister Schools Goodwill Exchange with all the cool opportunities to get to know the powers of the characters, and really just the characters in general, and we have a really fast-paced, action-packed, and emotion-laced volume. The fact that we literally get to know Kyoto's students just made everything more fun.
“Even if a girl has skills, if she’s not cute, she’s looked down upon. Of course, if she’s only cute with no skills, it’s the same. Understand? Women Jujutsu sorcerers aren’t expected to be skilled. They’re expected to be perfect.”
Getting a chance to explore more profoundly the nuances and power-balances/games of the Jujutsu world was an interesting process and idea. Though I don't think we have gotten all the information just yet.
It is an ancient world that feels ancient.
As in many urban fantasies, it is not difficult to see where that distance between the normal world and the magical world - or cursed world, as the case may be - has also created a more narrow-minded and elitist society. Power and the knowledge that you are capable of doing something that helps the rest of humanity that only a few can do, well, it usually begets these kinds of situations.
Still, as much as it's messed up it is always fun to get to navigate them and see how you can trick or overcome the system.
The fact that it makes the world feel more fleshed out, bigger, and filled with even more possibilities is a really nice addition that I appreciate. I'm sure there is a lot of history that we'll get slowly through the future volumes.
“Boys versus girls?! Give me a break! Keep your mouth shut! I love the me that dresses up and looks beautiful! I love the me that’s strong! I’m… Kugisaki Nobara!!”
All the new cast is fun and unique, sure, but I can't help but think that they are also direct opposites, or better, direct up-side-down reflections, of the characters we had already gotten to known and love. Which was more than a little bizarre to see at times.
They may have their own stories and motivations, it would be really boring otherwise, but they also have opposing/conflicting views that challenge our main - I think the others may play more of a supportive role - cast to express, think or change their own mentalities. At the same time, it provides a way to effectively get to know them all better.
Nobara, whom I had already liked, Just stole the scene and the volume with her bold proclamation. Made all the more credible by the fact she was in the middle of a fight when she said it.
Really, all of them were fun and I don't mind their similarities, as long as they remain that, similarities and not carbon copies of each other.
“You seem like you went through a lot of suffering. But suffering doesn’t really make you right. Or rather, I’m not even your enemy. Why are you a sorcerer? Because you have nothing else? Not that it matters. If you have something that you want to do. I can help you.”
I did not, however, appreciate the way the volume ended. That cliffhanger was uncalled for and all the action and mystery were about to happen.
The whole "getting stronger and nor losing" arc seems very interesting and cool but it also gives me anxiety because it just seems to spell heartbreak and misery in the future. And not a so distant future at that either.
Above all else, it was genuinely fun and it made the plot overall advance a bit more, something I like despite retracting focus from the characters I love a bit too much.
“Shut up! So the misfortunate are to be forgiven no matter what they do? And if someone leads a fortunate life, they deserve to be ridiculed? It doesn’t matter how she was brought up… I don’t like her.”
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What an ominous place to end the volume...
... I love it!
RTC.
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I am so excited about this volume!
It looks very promising and, better yet, I'm sure I'm gonna have a great time with these characters I love. Especially, because they are finally together again and I won't have to miss half of my babies all the time. That was a very torturous wait.
That being said, I'm also apprehensive about the stated plans for the very near future and how everything will pan out.
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June 2, 2024
March 10, 2021
UNO DOS ULTRAVIOLENTO, UNO DOS ULTRAVIOLENTO, Y AHORA QUE PASARAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA EY EY
August 19, 2020
Oh my gosh, I LOVE these characters! Kugisaki got the chance to shine really fucking hard and I fucking LOVED seeing her shoot down Momo's preachy bullshit. Not that I'm saying the Jujutsu world isn't misogynistic (I would honestly die of shock if they weren't) but that Kugisaki wasn't going to feed into that. She's gonna do what she does, be who she is, and not let misogyny bring her down. I was sad to see her eliminated, but seeing Maki kick Mai's ass up and down the forest was SO FUCKING SATISFYING.
And Panda was so FUCKING COOL! I loved learning more about him and seeing him beat the shit out of Mechamaru, yet bond with him and offer support. It reminds me a bit of Demon Slayer and that's always a good thing! Speaking of fights, the fight scenes were fun, fast-paced, and enjoyable to read. It was great getting to learn more about the Kyoto kids' cursed techniques and seeing them duke it out with our Tokyo babies. On a completely different note, Todo's a weirdo but I enjoyed watching him teach Yuji more about cursed energy in that "I want you to get stronger because I want you to succeed and challenge me" way. I'm curious to see whether a friendship blooms from this or not, but either way it was entertaining.
Had a blast reading this volume, loving the series, and I'm hoping Inukami will get to shine next volume! Can't wait!
And Panda was so FUCKING COOL! I loved learning more about him and seeing him beat the shit out of Mechamaru, yet bond with him and offer support. It reminds me a bit of Demon Slayer and that's always a good thing! Speaking of fights, the fight scenes were fun, fast-paced, and enjoyable to read. It was great getting to learn more about the Kyoto kids' cursed techniques and seeing them duke it out with our Tokyo babies. On a completely different note, Todo's a weirdo but I enjoyed watching him teach Yuji more about cursed energy in that "I want you to get stronger because I want you to succeed and challenge me" way. I'm curious to see whether a friendship blooms from this or not, but either way it was entertaining.
Had a blast reading this volume, loving the series, and I'm hoping Inukami will get to shine next volume! Can't wait!
September 13, 2022
It's been several months since I read the last jjk volume, which is probably why I didn't care much for some of the side characters fighting in the Kyoto Goodwill Event. Luckily, this volume also happened to be the source of a lot of character backstory, so it feels like I'm already back up to speed! Can't wait for more of my favs Itadori and Megumi!!
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March 14, 2021i can only say one thing: WOMEN--
January 9, 2021
oh snap it’s getting good & NOBARAAAAAAAAAAA I LOVE HERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
August 21, 2024
Good old times when Gege Akutami didn't find pleasure in inflicting emotional abuse on his readers.
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September 5, 2022*clenches fist* WOMEN
September 29, 2024
the liking tall women to bisexuality pipeline…
itadori yuji you are me
itadori yuji you are me
May 9, 2021
Yes. Nobara my queen. And Panda was so good with his cores! An then Maki!
May 13, 2022
esse arco do torneio tá meio chato, mas sinto q já tô no fim. d qqr forma, gostoso d+ d ler ❤️
May 8, 2023
Review for Jujutsu Kaisen vol. 0: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review for Jujutsu Kaisen -Fans' Gudiebook- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review for vol. 7: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I read the whole volume in the library in one go!
(1) Kohei Horikoshi sensei, creator of the My Hero Academia series, drew an artwork for Jujutsu Kaisen vol.5! But OMG Horikoshi’s version of Gojo sensei actually looks like All For One, for some reason! Megumi, for some reason, his expression looks just like Katsuki Bakugo but with black hair! Nobara actually looks a bit like Ochaco! Yuuji looks a little bit like Shouto, for some reason! LOL
(2) It's enjoyable to see Nobara bossing Yuuji and Co. around for Maki's sake!
(3) I am quite impressed by the group battle scenes and the duel scenes as well!
Yuuji v.s. Todo yeah!
Maki v.s Mai yeah!
Momo v.s. Nobara yeah!
Panda is awesome as well and he is super strong!
(4) Plus I noticed Momo actually looks just like this arrogant blonde young witch from Kiki's Delivery Service (by Hayao Miyazaki, 1989)!
(5) I like Mei Mei and her short interaction with Gojo sensei! Plus I remember reading from somewhere about how putting your long hair to the front to cover your face is also a kind of witchcraft in Japan (usually performed by females, I supposed?) as well!
(6) I really like how the author described the female characters and the different relationships among them. It's so refreshing!
(7) Gege Akutami mentioned after they read Kohei Horikoshi's manga, they started trying to figure out how to make their own creation more 'Shonen Jump!'-like, I figure they figured it out by introducing the 'two boys one girl' formula into his creation. (that's just a joke, don't take it too seriously!) XD
(8) I also like Nobara's attitude and Momo's protectiveness toward Mai!!! The female characters are performing so well in this volume!
My review for Jujutsu Kaisen -Fans' Gudiebook- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review for vol. 7: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I read the whole volume in the library in one go!
(1) Kohei Horikoshi sensei, creator of the My Hero Academia series, drew an artwork for Jujutsu Kaisen vol.5! But OMG Horikoshi’s version of Gojo sensei actually looks like All For One, for some reason! Megumi, for some reason, his expression looks just like Katsuki Bakugo but with black hair! Nobara actually looks a bit like Ochaco! Yuuji looks a little bit like Shouto, for some reason! LOL
(2) It's enjoyable to see Nobara bossing Yuuji and Co. around for Maki's sake!
(3) I am quite impressed by the group battle scenes and the duel scenes as well!
Yuuji v.s. Todo yeah!
Maki v.s Mai yeah!
Momo v.s. Nobara yeah!
Panda is awesome as well and he is super strong!
(4) Plus I noticed Momo actually looks just like this arrogant blonde young witch from Kiki's Delivery Service (by Hayao Miyazaki, 1989)!
(5) I like Mei Mei and her short interaction with Gojo sensei! Plus I remember reading from somewhere about how putting your long hair to the front to cover your face is also a kind of witchcraft in Japan (usually performed by females, I supposed?) as well!
(6) I really like how the author described the female characters and the different relationships among them. It's so refreshing!
(7) Gege Akutami mentioned after they read Kohei Horikoshi's manga, they started trying to figure out how to make their own creation more 'Shonen Jump!'-like, I figure they figured it out by introducing the 'two boys one girl' formula into his creation. (that's just a joke, don't take it too seriously!) XD
(8) I also like Nobara's attitude and Momo's protectiveness toward Mai!!! The female characters are performing so well in this volume!
April 4, 2022
The rival jujutsu competition continues and Itadori sorta makes a friend in his opponent who has the mind of a hopeless romantic. We also get to see a panda go full gorilla on a living corpse and see who succeeds in the competition, as well as some new faces. A (100%/Outstanding)
April 16, 2024
JAHAHDHEHEJSJDJJDJDJEJEJ
SPECIAL THANKS TO GEGE FOR MAKI OH MY GOD THE WORLD CAN NEVER REPAY YOU FOR HER CHARACTER DESIGN
I LOVE KOKICHI MUTA
ALSO, THE ITAFUSHI MOMENTS????!!! AHAHAHAHAHAHAH
TODO IS SO SILLY <333
SPECIAL THANKS TO GEGE FOR MAKI OH MY GOD THE WORLD CAN NEVER REPAY YOU FOR HER CHARACTER DESIGN
I LOVE KOKICHI MUTA
ALSO, THE ITAFUSHI MOMENTS????!!! AHAHAHAHAHAHAH
TODO IS SO SILLY <333
July 19, 2024
continuation of an arc i don’t care too much for
July 26, 2022
what?!! Gojo is 190cm tall? Dazai where are you boy?!!
May 31, 2022
Todo and Itadori's friendship is hilarious. They're goofier than Gojo + Itadori even LMAO.
April 24, 2024
Amerita un 3.5💫
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August 17, 2021Loving it. 🥰🥰
April 2, 2024
The fight scenes are soo good!!
February 21, 2022
my bestie got a bestie 🤸🏽✨
August 26, 2023
Chef kiss a los arcos de sport festival en los shonen 🙌🏽
May 27, 2022
Jujutsu High students Vs. Kyoto for "good will" games, but in a twist the old man from Kyoto wants them to try to kill Sakura's vessel. Chaos ensues, cursed spirits show up, and lot of fights that are all pretty entertaining in their own right. There was some more background info on various characters in this one, which is nice, but still HUGE questions about some of the spirits and the larger plot still hanging in the air. Overall, the pace was quick and the art was fantastic, so a very satisfying installment.
October 20, 2022
"El sufrimiento no te hace estar en lo correcto"
Comienzan las batallas en el intercambio entre las escuelas de Tokio y Kioto.
- Todo contra Itadori. Lo que parecía ser una lucha de fuerza física termina siento una clase sobre el poder espiritual y la forma de ejecutarlo correctamente.
- Mechamaru contra Panda. Conflictos personales que desencadenan en una lucha de seres que en inicio parecen ser iguales. Sin embargo, Mechamaru esconde un secreto que el imponente de Panda con sus habilidades especiales trata de enfrentar.
- Maki contra Mai. Duelo de gemelas. Tenemos unos flashbacks donde nos cuentan más sobre su conflicto y separación. Maki es un personaje muy interesante, y es realmente fuerte.
- Fushiguro contra Kamo. Inicio de una gran batalla. Conocemos la técnica de sangre de Kamo y su increíble efecto.
El intercambio al final que se ve interrumpido, me recordó al arco de los exámenes Chunin en Naruto. Ya el conflicto no se centrará en los duelos de escuelas, si no que unas maldiciones de grado especial serán el plato fuerte del siguiente tomo.
December 22, 2023
jjk is my comfort series.
December 31, 2022
Even though I’ve already watched the anime before, it still doesn’t fail to surprise and entertain!
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