Later that night, Yuji’s school life is interrupted when he visits the Occult Research Club to retrieve his stolen senpai’s badge. There, he encounters , a stoic young man who reveals the truth: a powerful cursed object—a finger belonging to the legendary demon Ryomen Sukuna —is in the club’s possession.
The club members unwrap the finger, which attracts malevolent curses (monsters born from negative human emotions). Megumi tries to protect everyone, but he’s overwhelmed. Yuji, despite having no cursed energy, exhibits superhuman physical abilities. To save his friends from the rampaging curses, Yuji makes a desperate choice: he swallows Sukuna’s finger. Jujutsu Kaisen -TV- Episodio 1
The episode opens with high school student Yuji Itadori visiting his dying grandfather in the hospital. His grandfather’s final words— "You're strong, so help people. Don't worry about being thanked. Just die surrounded by people who care about you" —become the emotional core of Yuji’s character arc. Later that night, Yuji’s school life is interrupted