Understanding JJK's Power System

Learn and understand Jujutsu Kaisen's Power System so you don't larp like others!

We'll only be learning about Cursed Energy and Techniques as of now, but let me know if you want to learn more!

What is Cursed Energy?

Cursed Energy (呪じゅ力りょ also known as Juryoku) is a form of spiritual energy that leaks from humans as a result of their negative emotions, makes up the bodies of cursed spirits, and is utilized by sorcerers and cursed spirits alike to fuel their jujutsu.

Cursed energy is the primary power source for any sorcerer or cursed spirit; sorcerers voluntarily produce said energy akin to the generation of electricity, and since negative emotions are the trigger, sorcerers train to create cursed energy from the slightest spark of emotion. Cursed tools, cursed objects, and cursed corpses all contain cursed energy as well. It is ordinarily used to fuel cursed techniques, reinforce the body, or activate talismans, but cursed energy has various uses. The properties of cursed energy vary from person to person and its connection to the human brain is shrouded in mystery. In the anime, most cursed energy is blue in color but there are several exceptions.

The aggregate amount of an individual's cursed energy isn't determined by how many negative emotions they possess but by their innate talent for jujutsu. For example, Yuta Okkotsu possesses an immense amount of cursed energy due to his genetic relation to Michizane Sugawara.


Techniques

Cursed Techniques (術じゅつ式しき also known as Jutsushiki) are abilities fueled by cursed energy. Different types include innate techniques, barrier techniques, shikigami, new shadow style, and more.

A cursed technique is activated through the act of pouring cursed energy into it, utilizing one of two processes; Lapse or Reversal. If cursed energy is comparable to electricity, cursed techniques are the appliances that use that power to function. Cursed energy is processed through a procedure akin to a mathematic formula within the user to activate a cursed technique.

But for now, that's all we'll be learning!



JJK Quiz

Test your knowledge of what you just learned by answering the questions below:

1. What is Cursed Energy a result of? In other words, what triggers it?

a) Positive Emotions
b) Negative Emotions
c) From thin air

2. What is one type of a Cursed Technique?

a) Innate
b) Binding Vow
c) Heavenly Restriction

3. Which two processes are utilized in activating a Cursed Technique?

a) Lapse or Reversal
b) Inverse or Opposite
c) Mass or Volume

4. Can individuals have high cursed energy because of..

a) How many negative emotions they have
b) Their innate talent for jujutsu
c) Their willpower