Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 1: Ryomen Sukuna

Manga chapter 1-2

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.4

111 Fans

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Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 1: Ryomen Sukuna

Manga chapter 1-2

Canon/HIGH
Prev: EPNext: EP 2

OSHIMETER

9.4

111 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 12 scenes • 4 min read

QUICK TAKES

hououin's avatar
hououin
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Hype anime ini kerasa saat di annouce akan dijadikan anime adaptasi dari manga. Awalnya saya mengganggap anime supernatural biasa dan saya salah. Cerita jauh lebih bagus, kompleks dan karakter nya juga wow bikin saya jatuh hati

ilikemd's avatar
ilikemd
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Perfect, every piece of it. Perfect.
shikigami's avatar
shikigami
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Best opening all time!

cathdan's avatar
cathdan
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A great start to the anime. The animation is amazing, the power system is really interesting, and the characters and world are very engaging.

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nmaluleka29
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I found this episode to be a little boring, I wasn't sure of what the genre may be - due to all the comic scenes or scenes that had a little humor in it. The fighting scene were not too bad as well and I do wish there was a bit of backstory to his relationship with his grandfather and maybe the theme around his relationship with grief and death would make sense.

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haider502
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Episode 1 delivers a compelling introduction to the world of curses and sorcery. Yuji Itadori is established as a relatable protagonist, while the narrative balances character development, suspense, and action effectively. The reveal of Ryomen Sukuna provides a powerful climax that sets up the series' central conflict and leaves a strong impression.

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waqasking1292
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Strong opening episode with fast pacing and high-quality animation. Yuji Itadori is introduced as a normal student who gets pulled into a supernatural world after a cursed object incident. The episode builds solid tension and ends on a strong hook.

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ryansenpai
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The animation is beautiful. The animation is good and the flow of the story is solid.

jaylings226's avatar
jaylings226
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The animation during the school fight scene is incredibly fluid, and Yuji eating a rotting finger to save his friends is wild. Instantly hooked by the dark, gritty vibes.

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yamikaze
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The pacing matched the manga quite well, not much visual due to it being the first introductory episode but the soundtrack was awesome as usual.

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nationalrichguy
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The standout feature here is easily MAPPA’s animation. The fight choreography is fluid, crisp, and beautifully chaotic. It perfectly matches the dark, gritty tone of the show, blending supernatural horror with high-octane hype seamlessly.

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skabyss613
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This episode is so fast paced, and intense that I forgot to blink. The aura of sukuna is heavy that his mere presence is enough to get goosebumps. Throughout the episode the environment is anticipatory, and intriguing that'll leave watchers with a thrilling experience.

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thandeezy
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Great start to one of the better new gen animes of this current generation. The character introductions were greatly executed and Sukuna's entrance was haunting.

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schandan83
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A fantastic start that hooks you immediately! "Jujutsu Kaisen S1 Ep 1" masterfully blends supernatural horror with genuine emotion.
chill's avatar
chill
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Yuji’s normal life turning into chaos after he swallows Sukuna’s finger. It quickly sets up dark themes, strong action, and moral conflict. Fast-paced, intense, and a strong hook for the series.
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hitokiritriss
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Un buen episodio para comenzar un anime, te intriga saber que es lo que pasará mas adelante, como será el trasfondo de la trama.
asila's avatar
asila
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Episode 1 sets a strong tone with fast pacing and dark themes. Yuji's introduction is engaging, and the moment he consumes Sukuna's finger is intense. Great animation and a solid hook for the series.
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soltarotshop
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So much happened in such a short amount of time and yet I was glued to my chair. Yuji is a loveable main character and his dynamic with Megumi immediately got my attention. Gojo stole the show with his arrival, making the episode feel so chaotic and yet, entertaining.
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mecatronicauta2017
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The episode begins by introducing Itadori's life and helps us empathize with him.
The turning point comes when Itadori swallows Sukuna's finger. It's a great episode that shifts from suspense to action as Sukuna takes control, all accompanied by fantastic ambient sounds.
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what_a_mari
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Great pilot episode that makes the watcher instantly fall in love with protagonist Yuji Itadori.
The character moments are relatable, the action is fun and the curses are creepy!

EPISODE CONTEXT

As episode 1 of 24, 'Ryomen Sukuna' is the foundation for the entire first season — it introduces Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, and the cursed world of Jujutsu sorcery that will drive every conflict ahead. Nothing precedes it; this is your entry point, and it moves fast to establish stakes that carry directly into episode 2, 'For Myself,' where the immediate consequences of Yuji's choices begin reshaping his life. The groundwork laid here — the rules of curses, the tone of danger, and Yuji's core motivations — remains central across all 24 episodes.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

As episode 1 of 24, 'Ryomen Sukuna' is the foundation for the entire first season — it introduces Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, and the cursed world of Jujutsu sorcery that will drive every conflict ahead. Nothing precedes it; this is your entry point, and it moves fast to establish stakes that carry directly into episode 2, 'For Myself,' where the immediate consequences of Yuji's choices begin reshaping his life. The groundwork laid here — the rules of curses, the tone of danger, and Yuji's core motivations — remains central across all 24 episodes.

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 12 scenes • 4 min read

QUICK TAKES

hououin's avatar
hououin
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Hype anime ini kerasa saat di annouce akan dijadikan anime adaptasi dari manga. Awalnya saya mengganggap anime supernatural biasa dan saya salah. Cerita jauh lebih bagus, kompleks dan karakter nya juga wow bikin saya jatuh hati

ilikemd's avatar
ilikemd
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Perfect, every piece of it. Perfect.
shikigami's avatar
shikigami
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Best opening all time!

cathdan's avatar
cathdan
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A great start to the anime. The animation is amazing, the power system is really interesting, and the characters and world are very engaging.

nmaluleka29's avatar
nmaluleka29
VerifiedVerified

I found this episode to be a little boring, I wasn't sure of what the genre may be - due to all the comic scenes or scenes that had a little humor in it. The fighting scene were not too bad as well and I do wish there was a bit of backstory to his relationship with his grandfather and maybe the theme around his relationship with grief and death would make sense.

haider502's avatar
haider502
VerifiedVerified

Episode 1 delivers a compelling introduction to the world of curses and sorcery. Yuji Itadori is established as a relatable protagonist, while the narrative balances character development, suspense, and action effectively. The reveal of Ryomen Sukuna provides a powerful climax that sets up the series' central conflict and leaves a strong impression.

waqasking1292's avatar
waqasking1292
VerifiedVerified

Strong opening episode with fast pacing and high-quality animation. Yuji Itadori is introduced as a normal student who gets pulled into a supernatural world after a cursed object incident. The episode builds solid tension and ends on a strong hook.

ryansenpai's avatar
ryansenpai
VerifiedVerified

The animation is beautiful. The animation is good and the flow of the story is solid.

jaylings226's avatar
jaylings226
VerifiedVerified

The animation during the school fight scene is incredibly fluid, and Yuji eating a rotting finger to save his friends is wild. Instantly hooked by the dark, gritty vibes.

yamikaze's avatar
yamikaze
VerifiedVerified

The pacing matched the manga quite well, not much visual due to it being the first introductory episode but the soundtrack was awesome as usual.

nationalrichguy's avatar
nationalrichguy
VerifiedVerified

The standout feature here is easily MAPPA’s animation. The fight choreography is fluid, crisp, and beautifully chaotic. It perfectly matches the dark, gritty tone of the show, blending supernatural horror with high-octane hype seamlessly.

skabyss613's avatar
skabyss613
VerifiedVerified

This episode is so fast paced, and intense that I forgot to blink. The aura of sukuna is heavy that his mere presence is enough to get goosebumps. Throughout the episode the environment is anticipatory, and intriguing that'll leave watchers with a thrilling experience.

thandeezy's avatar
thandeezy
VerifiedVerified

Great start to one of the better new gen animes of this current generation. The character introductions were greatly executed and Sukuna's entrance was haunting.

schandan83's avatar
schandan83
VerifiedVerified
A fantastic start that hooks you immediately! "Jujutsu Kaisen S1 Ep 1" masterfully blends supernatural horror with genuine emotion.
chill's avatar
chill
VerifiedVerified
Yuji’s normal life turning into chaos after he swallows Sukuna’s finger. It quickly sets up dark themes, strong action, and moral conflict. Fast-paced, intense, and a strong hook for the series.
hitokiritriss's avatar
hitokiritriss
VerifiedVerified
Un buen episodio para comenzar un anime, te intriga saber que es lo que pasará mas adelante, como será el trasfondo de la trama.
asila's avatar
asila
VerifiedVerified
Episode 1 sets a strong tone with fast pacing and dark themes. Yuji's introduction is engaging, and the moment he consumes Sukuna's finger is intense. Great animation and a solid hook for the series.
soltarotshop's avatar
soltarotshop
VerifiedVerified
So much happened in such a short amount of time and yet I was glued to my chair. Yuji is a loveable main character and his dynamic with Megumi immediately got my attention. Gojo stole the show with his arrival, making the episode feel so chaotic and yet, entertaining.
mecatronicauta2017's avatar
mecatronicauta2017
VerifiedVerified
The episode begins by introducing Itadori's life and helps us empathize with him.
The turning point comes when Itadori swallows Sukuna's finger. It's a great episode that shifts from suspense to action as Sukuna takes control, all accompanied by fantastic ambient sounds.
what_a_mari's avatar
what_a_mari
VerifiedVerified
Great pilot episode that makes the watcher instantly fall in love with protagonist Yuji Itadori.
The character moments are relatable, the action is fun and the curses are creepy!

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All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

©芥見下々/集英社・呪術廻戦製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com