Best Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Covers

The widely recognized manga series known as Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami became a major talking point for 2024, thanks to its powerful conclusion that sparked both praise and controversy. But this discussion will zero in on one specific aspect – the unique designs of the manga’s individual volumes.

Already an outstanding anime, “Jujutsu Kaisen” has introduced an eye-catching design to its volume covers that deserves objective appreciation. The covers perfectly encapsulate each volume’s essence in a way that few other series can match or claim. As a result, here are some of the best manga cover art from the series.

10. Volume 5

Title: Kyoto Sister School Goodwill Event

Cover Characters: Aoi Todo, Nobuko Takada
Chapters List: 035-043

In a thrilling twist of events, I was utterly captivated by the striking unveiling of the cover art for Jujutsu Kaisen’s fifth volume – the one that signaled the beginning of Jujutsu High’s Tokyo Sister School Goodwill event. This breathtaking illustration introduced two fresh faces to the Jujutsu Kaisen universe: Aoi Todo and his imaginative companion, Nobuko Takada.

Although this cover isn’t as intense as others in the series, it makes sense for Todo to be the focus, given he was first introduced here, and his portrayal also showcased the unique aspects of Jujutsu that would become central themes throughout the story.

9. Volume 7

Title: The Origin of Obedience

Cover Characters: Choso, Eso, Kechizu
Chapters List: 053 – 061

In the seventh volume of Jujutsu Kaisen, titled “The Origin of Obedience,” I couldn’t help but notice a hint at a more complex narrative than what the sorcerers and students of Kyoto’s Jujutsu High seem to be privy to. It was intriguingly captivating for reasons that remain unexplained. The cover art, showcasing the cursed womb brothers Choso, Eso, and Kechizu, subtly hinted at their upcoming involvement in the series.

At the same time, this indicates to the readers that the repercussions of summoning Sukuna, the King of Curses, are extensive and could potentially have unexpected side effects, particularly in relation to the origins of the Cursed Womb Spirits. Furthermore, with only Choso clearly depicted, it subtly suggests the significant part he would play in the ensuing narrative.

8. Volume 15

Title: The Shibuya Incident ( – Transformation – )

Cover Characters: Mahito
Chapters List: 125-133

The main image on Volume 15 showcases a distorted or scarcely recognizable figure believed to be Mahito. This depiction signifies the Jujutsu realm experiencing its greatest metamorphosis, particularly referring to the Shibuya Incident.

Volume 15’s cover art displays an almost unrecognizable Mahito, symbolizing the drastic changes occurring within the Jujutsu universe, specifically the Shibuya Incident.

In this fiery crucible, I witnessed a metamorphosis reminiscent of a weapon being reborn – a transformation evident in numerous characters, such as Itadori, Kugisaki, and Mahito to name a few. These three were at the heart of the events unfolding within the book’s pages. As Mahito neared the brink, even for a high-grade curse, and Yuuji plunged into the depths of desolation, it felt like the embodiment of change itself.

7. Volume 17

Title: Perfect Preparation

Cover Characters: Naoya Zen’in
Chapters List: 143-152

Impeccable Prelude,” showcasing Naoya Zen’in with hands stained red and blood trickling onto his visage in Volume 17’s cover art, exudes a chilling foreboding reminiscent of the Zen’in Clan within the series. Just as each note harmoniously contributes to a flawless symphony, the title, artwork, and events blend seamlessly together, making it difficult to look away.

With Yuuji, grappling with his complex relationships with Choso, Noritoshi Kamo, and Kenjaku while evading Yuta, attention now turns to Maki Zen’in, who stands before the venerable gates of her own clan once more. Yet, this time, a sense of foreboding hangs heavy in the air. The clan seems to have been preparing for her arrival, like a prelude to a sacrifice. As the climax of an ancient ritual unfolds, everything appears to be falling into place for the downfall of the Zen’in clan.

6. Volume 9

Title: Premature Death

Cover Characters: Suguru Geto
Chapters List: 071-079

In the ninth installment of the manga series “Jujutsu Kaisen”, the cover art showcases Suguru Geto at his peak as a jujutsu sorcerer who consumes curses. The cover illustration carries an ominous atmosphere, reflecting Suguru Geto’s impending slide towards madness and darkness.

In one powerful illustration, the Hidden Inventory arc is beautifully encapsulated, highlighting why it’s a pivotal aspect in the unfolding narrative. None could portray this better than the key character of the arc, Suguru Geto. Although it might seem fitting to depict Gojo alongside Geto, given the context, having any additional or fewer characters would have detracted from the overall cohesion with the broader storyline.

5. Volume 19

Title: Tokyo No.1 Colony ( –Angry Man– )

Cover Characters: Hiromi Higuruma
Chapters List: 162-171

For the 19th instalment of the manga series, the cover showcased the fresh addition, Hiromi Higuruma, marking the start of the Culling Game storyline. Similar to the content within the volume, this cover depiction symbolized all the unexpected transformations that occurred in the Jujutsu society since the onset of the Shibuya Incident.

As Kenjaku’s strategy unfolds successfully and Jujutsu sorcerers from old and new generations gather in Shibuya, Hiromi Higuruma may prove to be an unforeseen factor that could shift the course of the fight, depending on where his loyalties lie according to his personal beliefs.

4. Volume 25

Title: Inhuman Makyo Shinjuku Showdown

Cover Characters: Ryomen Sukuna
Chapters List: 218-227

Almost unmistakably, the increase in volume marked the start of the downfall for the antagonists in the tale. The front artwork depicts Ryomen Sukuna having escaped Yuji Itadori’s physical restraints and found a new body to inhabit.

In the Shinjuku Showdown arc, the main challenge was capturing Sukuna, who embodied pure evil. The illustrations hinted at the much-awaited confrontation between two titans of the Jujutsu world: Sukuna and Satoru Gojo, with Sukuna being portrayed as a formidable final adversary that the entire Jujutsu society needed to defeat, including the most powerful modern sorcerer, Satoru Gojo.

3. Volume 14

Title: The Shibuya Incident ( –Right and Wrong– )

Cover Characters: Sukuna
Chapters List: 116-124

The debut of the completely illustrated Ryomen Sukuna, starring in volume fourteen of the Jujutsu Kaisen comic series, couldn’t have been more fitting. As the Shibuya Incident reached its climax and a freshly unveiled Ryomen Sukuna emerged, the line between right and wrong had become increasingly blurred for some time.

From my vantage point, the desires of the one reigning supreme in the Jujutsu realm seemed to dance like a whim. Efforts by individuals like Fushiguro, striving to halt the chaos and violence caused by Sukuna, the Curse King, were met with indifference. Yet, it was the portrayal of this demon sorcerer that best encapsulated his capricious nature.

2. Volume 1

Title: Ryomen Sukuna

Cover Characters: Yuuji Itadori, Sukuna
Chapters List: 001- 007

Initially, the first cover art for the manga depicted both characters Yuuji Itadori and Ryomen Sukuna. Interestingly, it emphasized more on Yuuji, but managed to capture the essence of the entire series and narrative quite accurately.

The cover art brilliantly depicted the two main characters who would ultimately shape the narrative of the story, encapsulating its core essence. One was a boy whose destiny led him to become entwined with a demon sorcerer in an indirect manner, while the other could only be destroyed by someone genetically linked to him.

1. Volume 30

Title: From Now On

Cover Characters: Yuji Itadori
Chapters List: 264-271

The story centers around Yuuji Itadori, who was prominently depicted on the cover of the initial manga volume. In this instance, however, we encounter not the young boy inadvertently plunged into the tumultuous realm of Jujutsu, but instead a hardened war sorcerer, his battle scars a testament to his triumph over the King of Curses.

In every sense, the cover artwork symbolized the culmination of a journey that started when he unwittingly combined the spirits of himself and his ancient relative – a journey now complete as he stands tall as a fully-fledged jujutsu sorcerer. This image signified the conclusion of a millennium of strife, brutality, and darkness. Given its significance, it was only appropriate to be expressed by the one who rekindled the embers of destiny.

2025-01-05 18:04