Yuji Itadori is the main protagonist in the series Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami. He is a boy whose life changed drastically after swallowing the finger heirloom of the King of Curses, Ryomen Sukuna.
Yuji has been known as a person full of charisma. He was kind and always put his relatives above everything else. Sukuna’s vessel will not even hesitate to put himself in danger just for the safety of others.
Throughout his journey since becoming a Tokyo Jujutsu High School student, Yuji has gone through many events that have left important meaning in his life, whether they are moments of happiness or even sadness.
Below are summarized a number quotes Yuji Itadori Jujutsu Kaisen the best and most memorable for fans.
1. “What are you doing with my body? Give it back!”
dock. MAPPA/ Jujutsu KaisenFirst episode Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 becomes the beginning of Yuji’s new journey as Sukuna’s vessel. He swallowed the King of Curses’ finger so he could save his friend from being chased by a cursed spirit who wanted Sukuna’s finger.
Sukuna finally got the chance to wake up after sleeping for so long. The King of Curses tries to control Yuji’s body completely, so that inner turmoil within Yuji cannot be avoided.
However, Yuji has a firm stance in his ambition to protect others. He managed to control his own body while trapping Sukuna inside it. This is not an easy thing, because Sukuna will continue to try many things to get up.
2. “Why did I become a Jujutsu wizard? It just happened, but I was lonely. I wanted to save the many people who would watch as I died.”
dock. MAPPA/ Jujutsu KaisenThe next quote was said during the 21st episode of the first season. At that time, Yuji seemed to question again the reasons why he ended up becoming a Jujutsu wizard, where he was dragged into various life-threatening problems.
Yuji realized that everything just happened. However, he always wants to be useful by saving as many people as possible, because this is a golden opportunity for him to build closeness with other people, considering that his life has been shrouded in loneliness.
The sentences that Yuji said at that time showed how much Yuji cared about the people around him. He is committed to continuing to be useful to other people, so that they can continue to watch over Yuji, even after Yuji dies.
3. “I’m sorry, Nanamin. I thought about using my sins as an excuse to escape. I will definitely share the same suffering as you.”
dock. MAPPA/ Jujutsu KaisenThe second season is truly a moment full of bloodshed. Yuji had to lose his colleagues, including his own mentor, Kento Nanami.
Nanami was battered during the battle against Dagon, then made worse by Jogo’s fire which burned one part of her body. It didn’t stop there, Nanami was killed by Mahito who had been monitoring her for a long time.
Yuji witnessed the tragic moments of Nanami’s death. This incident really broke his heart into pieces, especially because he felt guilty. He even thought about taking the easy route so he could escape with sin as an alibi, indicating that Yuji had given up on his own life.
However, Aoi Todo managed to revive Yuji. This is not an easy thing, because Yuji really bears a lot of conflict, both internal and external.
4. “I will kill you. Even if you come back as a different curse, I will kill you. Change your name. Change your form. I will continue to kill you.”
dock. MAPPA/ Jujutsu KaisenYuji has harbored great anger towards Mahito’s special class curse which has claimed the lives of many of the people closest to him, starting from Junpei Yoshino, to Nanami.
After Todo’s motivation managed to restore his ‘consciousness’, Yuji got up and performed a duet with Todo to finish off Mahito. He unleashed his full potential and exceeded his own limits.
Yuji even made a promise to himself which he delivered directly to the figure he was targeting. He is determined to continue targeting and killing Mahito, even if the curse is reborn as another figure or with a different identity.
5. “I still don’t know the meaning of a worthy death. Until I find out, and until I can kill him. I will never lose again.”
dock. MAPPA/ Jujutsu KaisenEpisode 13 Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 highlighting the mentor-student duo, namely Nanami and Yuji in the fight against Mahito. Nanami and Yuji initially had the upper hand, but things became difficult when Mahito activated his Domain Expansion.
During the episode, Yuji stated quote attractive which suggests that he will not lose to anything. This proves that Yuji has strong determination and is ready to face the various challenges that await him in the future.
6. “People really do die, so at least I want the people I know to die a decent death.”
dock. MAPPA/ Jujutsu KaisenYuji really shows how much he cares for other people, one of which is through the quote he said during episode 4.
After choosing his new destiny as Sukuna’s vessel and a Jujutsu wizard, Yuji is constantly faced with a series of events that threaten his own life. However, this does not prevent him from remaining empathetic to other people.
Yuji sincerely stated that he wanted other people to get a decent death. Moreover, death is something that cannot be avoided by every living creature.
7. “But I can’t do anything! I’m just a murderer! What I believed in turned out to be just an excuse! I can’t forgive myself.”
dock. MAPPA/ Jujutsu KaisenQuotes Yuji Itadori Jujutsu Kaisen The next best thing was said during the second season, where he addressed this sentence to Aoi Todo who came to help him get revenge on Mahito.
Yuji’s words at that time implied deep despair. He was overcome by passionate anger, so he lost control of his own thoughts. After everything Sukuna did, Yuji only felt that it was his responsibility as a vessel.
Luckily, Todo was able to understand Yuji’s heart and made his brother get back on his feet.
8. “Smart people usually don’t brag about being smart.”
dock. MAPPA/ Jujutsu KaisenThe fight between Yuji Itadori and the cursed grasshopper Ko-Guy is one of the most epic throughout the second season Jujutsu Kaisen.
Ko-Guy is a curse who is arrogant and thinks he is smart. However, Yuji managed to silence him with words that were intended to break the curse’s arrogance.
Yuji managed to win over Ko-Guy.
9. “What does it mean to die a worthy death?”
dock. MAPPA/ Jujutsu KaisenJust like the fifth point, Yuji’s quote that he conveyed to Nanami still revolves around questioning the meaning of a proper death.
Yuji and Nanami get into a big fight against Mahito. At that time, Mahito realized that Yuji would not be able to kill humans, and this could really backfire on Yuji himself.
However, Nanami firmly said that one day Yuji would develop much better.
10. “I don’t know how I would feel if I died, but I don’t want to regret how I lived my life.”
dock. MAPPA/ Jujutsu KaisenLastly, there is quote what Yuji said in the second episode. Again, this quote emphasizes how pure and big Yuji’s heart is.
Yuji has realized the danger that will come when he officially becomes the vessel for the King of Curses who is targeted by many cursed spirits. Therefore, he does not want to live his life half-heartedly.
That’s the row quotes Yuji Itadori Jujutsu Kaisen the best, the most iconic. Which is your favorite?
