Shonen Jump’s Most Tragic Hero Has Been Confirmed (And No One Even Comes Close)

Yuji Itadori stands out from most heroes in Shonen Jump stories. Unlike typical protagonists who are motivated by big dreams, Yuji’s simple wish was to be surrounded by loved ones until the end of his life – a wish he inherited from his grandfather. However, the story of Jujutsu Kaisen has taken a cruel turn: Yuji remains alive while those he cares about continue to die, and he’s also denied the natural process of aging. This means he’s unlikely to ever fulfill even this basic desire, making him a particularly tragic figure among shonen heroes.








