Jujutsu Kaisen

Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen (2020–2025, Crunchyroll) follows a high school boy who swallows a cursed finger and becomes the vessel for the most powerful curse in history, forcing him into a brutal war against supernatural entities. Published in a 24-issue run, this manga blends visceral horror, intricate battle choreography, and dark humor, anchored by Akutami’s singular, kinetic art. It’s a defining modern shonen series that reshaped the genre’s approach to cursed energy and moral ambiguity.