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This article provides an in-depth explanation of Maki Zenin a character from Jujutsu kaisen. It includes details about his abilities, past episodes, and images of his appearances in the anime.

What is the Anime Jujutsu Kaisen Where Maki Zenin Appears?

Jujutsu Kaisen (呪術廻戦) is a dark fantasy series that began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in March 2018. The story follows Yuji Itadori, a high schooler who enters a world of curses and sorcery after unsealing a powerful “Cursed Object.” The series concluded in September 2024.

The Jujutsu Kaisen manga has surpassed 100 million copies in circulation. The anime adaptation aired its first season from October 2020 to March 2021, becoming a massive hit. The success continued with the theatrical release of Jujutsu Kaisen 0 in December 2021 and the highly acclaimed Season 2 airing from July to December 2023. Fans can also look forward to the production of Jujutsu Kaisen: The Culling Game Arc.

Maki Zenin's Official Plofile

Name: Maki Zenin
Maki Zenin (禪院 真希, Zenin Maki) hails from the prestigious Zenin family, a lineage of elite Jujutsu sorcerers. Despite her lack of cursed energy and inability to see curses without specialized glasses, Maki compensates with exceptional physical prowess and mastery of cursed tools. Her unyielding determination and independence allow her to carve out her path as a Jujutsu sorcerer, defying the rigid traditions of her clan.

Birthday: January 20
Height: Approximately 170 cm
Sorcerer Grade: Grade 4 (but her combat capabilities are closer to Grade 2)
Special Skills: Crushing aluminum cans
Favorite Foods: Junk food
Least Favorite Foods: Shojin ryori (traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine)
Biggest Source of Stress: Dealing with Zenin family-related formalities

Source: Official Jujutsu Kaisen Fanbook, bonus pages from the manga volumes

Overview of Maki Zenin

■Who is Maki Zenin?
Maki Zenin is a second-year student at Tokyo Prefectural Jujutsu High School. A member of the prestigious Zenin family, one of the Three Great Sorcerer Families, Maki is known for her unique condition—she was born with almost no cursed energy and cannot use jujutsu techniques. She has a twin sister, Mai Zenin.

In exchange for lacking cursed energy, Maki was blessed with the "Heavenly Restriction," which significantly enhances her physical abilities. With overwhelming physical strength as her weapon, she has fought in numerous battles. Her personality is bold, confident, and unyielding, earning her the respect of her peers as a strong and caring "big sister" figure to both juniors and classmates.

Maki Zenin’s Appearance

■Features
Maki Zenin's defining features include her straight ponytail and glasses. The glasses are a cursed tool that allows her to see curses. During her first year, she wore rimless round glasses, which she later switched to square-framed under-rim glasses in her second year.

■Hairstyle
Maki's straight hair complements her ponytail, which is often praised for suiting her well. Her hair length subtly changes throughout the series. As an identical twin to Mai Zenin, Maki's appearance with her hair down is nearly indistinguishable from her sister.

■Physique
Maki's athletic figure is highlighted in the series, with Panda once commenting on her "ripped abs."
Even Naoya Zenin, who harbors animosity toward Maki, acknowledges her striking facial features, further emphasizing her appeal.

■Changes After the Shibuya Incident
Following the battles during the Shibuya Incident, Maki suffered burns that scarred her face and arm. Her hair, damaged in the incident, was cut short, and she adopted a new design for her glasses.

Maki Zenin’s Abilities

■Enhanced Physical Abilities via Heavenly Restriction
Maki Zenin is characterized by her unique "Heavenly Restriction," a condition that grants her superhuman physical capabilities in exchange for lacking cursed energy. Her extraordinary feats include visually tracking and catching flying bullets with her bare hands, making her physical prowess her greatest asset in the world of Jujutsu sorcery.

Initially, Maki's Heavenly Restriction was incomplete, with her cursed energy levels comparable to an ordinary person. However, following her twin sister Mai's self-sacrifice, Maki awakened as a fully realized "Physical Gifted" individual. In this state, her cursed energy was completely nullified, elevating her abilities to rival those of Toji Fushiguro, another sorcerer renowned for his overwhelming physical strength.

■Specialist in Close-Quarters Combat
Maki’s combat style is centered on close-range engagements utilizing a variety of cursed tools. Her expertise includes the mastery of numerous weapons, such as swords, great blades, three-section staffs, and concealed weapons.

■Cursed Tools Expertise
Playful Cloud: A special-grade cursed tool in the form of a three-section staff. It is a pure weapon containing immense cursed energy, free of any specific technique, making its destructive power heavily dependent on the user's physical strength. When wielded by Maki, the Playful Cloud becomes a devastating weapon capable of dealing significant damage to special-grade curses. Originally stored within Toji Fushiguro's armory spirit, it later came into Maki's possession through Satoru Gojo.

■Soul Liberation Blade (Replica): A replica of the cursed tool formerly owned by Toji Fushiguro, created by Mai Zenin at the cost of her life. The weapon can sever the "soul" of any object or entity, bypassing its hardness or resilience.

Maki Zenin’s Family

■The Zenin Family
Maki Zenin is a member of the Zenin family, one of the Three Great Sorcerer Families in the jujutsu world. She is the niece of Naobito Zenin, the 26th head of the clan. Despite the family's prominence, the Zenin household enforces a rigid hierarchical structure, often discriminating against women and those without cursed energy. This has led to a tumultuous and often adversarial relationship between Maki and her family.

Sister: Mai Zenin
Mai is Maki's younger twin sister and a sorcerer with cursed energy and an innate technique. Although the two were close during childhood, Maki’s decision to leave the family caused a rift in their relationship. Despite this, Maki always regarded Mai as her "adorable little sister" and fought to protect her. Mai, while outwardly resentful, deeply loved Maki. Their bond is symbolized in a pivotal moment when Mai sacrifices herself, allowing Maki to awaken fully as a "Physical Gifted" individual.

Father: Ogi Zenin
Ogi is a sorcerer from a branch family and the father of Maki and Mai. He viewed both daughters as failures, particularly Maki, and treated them harshly. During the family conflict over the Zenin armory, Ogi put his daughters in grave danger. He ultimately met his demise in a battle against Maki, losing his life at her hands.

Mother:
Though unnamed in the series, Maki and Mai's mother is portrayed as a subordinate within the Zenin family. She appeared strict with her daughters but harbored hidden love for them. During Maki's destruction of the Zenin family, her mother also perished. In her final moments, it is implied that she was glad to have given birth to Maki and Mai.

■Naobito Zenin
Naobito, the 26th head of the Zenin family, was a formidable special-grade 1 sorcerer and a leading figure in the clan. During the Shibuya Incident, he sustained fatal injuries and passed away. In his will, he named Megumi Fushiguro as his successor, bypassing other Zenin members.

■Naoya Zenin
Naoya, the son of Naobito and Maki’s cousin, held a strong disdain for women and despised Maki. During Maki’s campaign to dismantle the Zenin family, she confronted Naoya in an intense battle and defeated him. Later, Naoya was resurrected as a curse but was once again vanquished by Maki.

Maki Zenin’s Key Relationships

■Nobara Kugisaki
Maki often refers to Nobara as a “gopher (JP: Pashiri),” but she holds her in high regard and genuinely cares for her. Nobara, in turn, openly admires Maki, expressing her respect by saying, “I look up to Maki-san.”

■Megumi Fushiguro
Megumi is both Maki’s junior and a distant relative (as Toji Fushiguro is Maki’s cousin). Maki dotes on Megumi and has taken the time to train him in close-quarters combat and weapon handling. She also supported him in mastering the special-grade cursed tool, Playful Cloud. Megumi reciprocates her care with admiration and respect.

■Yuta Okkotsu
Although Maki and Yuta initially clashed, she came to acknowledge his potential and helped guide his growth through combat training. Yuta, in turn, deeply trusts Maki and refers to her as his “savior.” Her words were pivotal in motivating him to pursue the path of a Jujutsu sorcerer.

■Panda & Toge Inumaki
As a classmate, Panda often accompanies Maki on missions. Their friendship is characterized by a balanced dynamic, with Maki tolerating Panda's playful antics while maintaining mutual respect. Additionally, Maki often takes the lead in managing the quieter Toge Inumaki, showcasing strong teamwork within their group.

Maki Zenin’s Key Scenes in the Anime

■Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie
The movie, based on the Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 0 manga, serves as a prequel with Yuta Okkotsu as the protagonist. Maki plays a crucial role in his development, though she initially greets Yuta with harsh words, saying, “This isn’t a place for someone who’s cursed.” Despite this, she becomes a key mentor, guiding Yuta in swordsmanship and encouraging his growth. When Yuta admits he wants to be like her, Maki shows a rare flustered side.

In the climactic battle against Suguru Geto and his curse army, Maki demonstrates her prowess with cursed tools but is ultimately overwhelmed by Geto, symbolizing both her vulnerability and unyielding determination. Her glasses are damaged during this fight, marking a turning point for her character.

■Kyoto Goodwill Event Arc
During the Kyoto Sister School Exchange Event, Maki's combat abilities and tactical sense shine. In her battle with Kasumi Miwa, Maki’s mastery of cursed tools demonstrates her overwhelming strength. Miwa herself acknowledges Maki’s capability, stating that she could easily exorcise Grade 2 curses. Following her performance, Maki earns a recommendation for promotion to Grade 1 sorcerer.

■Shibuya Incident Arc:
In the Shibuya Incident, Maki fights alongside Naobito Zenin and Kento Nanami against the special-grade curse Dagon within his Domain Expansion. Though they manage to escape thanks to Toji Fushiguro's interference, Maki is gravely injured by Jogo’s attack. Her burns leave permanent scars, and her appearance changes with shorter hair, reflecting the transformation in her character.

Source : Jujutsu kaisen Official