Jujutsu Kaisen would not be the same without its admirable hero, Yuji Itadori, who has become a pop culture icon as of late. Now that the manga is drawing to a close and many characters have perished in the final battles, the astounding main character is receiving a chance to steal the show. @Fair-Refrigerator146, a talented cosplayer on Reddit, has created an awe-inspiring cosplay of Yuji that is nothing short of exceptional.
The cosplay depicts Yuji during the most crucial Jujutsu Kaisen arc of his life up until that point, featuring his battles against the evil Cursed Spirit, Mahito. The Shibuya Incident arc was one of the series’ most intense, heartbreaking, and violent, and Yuji played an integral role in those fights and events.
The cosplayer donned a short, light pink wig, matching Yuji’s hairstyle flawlessly. They are wearing Yuji’s usual outfit as well: a navy jacket with gold metal buttons, a bright red collar, and bright red trim around the sleeves, alongside a matching navy pair of pants.
The Cosplayer Has Recreated the Scars Yuji Received in Jujutsu Kaisen
While Fighting Mahito in Season Two, Yuji Was Greatly Injured, and These Marks Appear in the Cosplay
The scars on @Fair-Refrigerator146’s face are there intentionally, and represent the injuries Yuji sustained during some of the most pivotal battles in his career as a jujutsu sorcerer. Most noticeable is the longest scar that runs across the cosplayer’s nose and cheeks in the first image. This injury was inflicted on Yuji by Mahito during their first battle at the Shibuya station. Mahito gave Yuji many of his scars, as he was one of the strongest opponents the sorcerer had fought at that point. The cosplayer used makeup to painstakingly recreate all of these scars, making them appear gruesomely realistic.
In another one of the images, the cosplayer is pictured with fake blood dripping from their nose, various cuts around their eyes and cheeks, and blood dripping from their mouth, creating a depiction of Yuji after a particularly tough battle with the main cursed spirit he fought during season two, Mahito. The images have a dramatic feel to them, thanks to the red light that shines across the cosplayer, upping the intensity of the atmosphere. @Fair-Refrigerator146 poses with one fist clenched and one outstretched, just like Yuji when he was ready to use his technique against the evil Mahito.
This Battle Was a Crucial Moment in Yuji’s Career as a Jujutsu Sorcerer
The Shibuya Incident Forced Yuji To Grow Stronger and More Determined To Fight Against Cursed Spirits
Thankfully, Yuji did weaken Mahito significantly, causing him to be absorbed by Kenjaku, ending Mahito’s reign of terror on innocent humans. Yuji did not emerge from the battle uninjured though, and this bloody cosplay proves it. He was lucky to only receive scars and cuts while fighting the special grade cursed spirit, who could have potentially given him a much more serious injury. The fact Yuji only sustained minor injuries is proof of his progress as a sorcerer, which would only improve from this moment on. @Fair-Refrigerator has captured a moment in Jujutsu Kaisen history, recreating one of Yuji Itadori’s most pivotal scenes perfectly.
Source: @Fair-Refrigerator146 on Reddit.