Mahito in Jujutsu kaisen (JJK): Complete Profile Guide
Mahito via JJK EP43 ©Gege Akutami / Shueisha, Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee
This article provides an in-depth explanation of Mahito 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 Mahito Appears?
Jujutsu kaisen Shibuya Incident Teaser Visual ©Gege Akutami / Shueisha, Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee
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.
Mahito's Official Plofile
Mahito from Manga Jujutsu Kaisen vol6
Name: Mahito
Mahito is a Special Grade Cursed Spirit born from the negative emotions of fear and hatred that humans direct toward one another. He wields the Cursed Technique Idle Transfiguration, which allows him to directly manipulate human souls. Treating humans as nothing more than playthings, Mahito's brutal actions have instilled fear in countless individuals.
Japanese Name: 真人 (Mahito)
Grade: Special Grade Cursed Spirit
Origin: Born from humanity's negative emotions, particularly the fear and hatred humans harbor toward each other.
Height: Approximately 185 cm (6'1")
Hobbies: Tormenting others, especially humans.
Dislikes: Humans.
Source: Official Jujutsu Kaisen Fanbook, bonus pages from the manga volumes
Mahito’s Abilities
Mahito via JJK EP10 ©Gege Akutami / Shueisha, Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee
■Cursed Technique: Idle Transfiguration (無為転変, Mui Tenpen)
Mahito's Cursed Technique, Idle Transfiguration, allows him to directly interfere with the souls of others, manipulating their forms and, by extension, altering their physical bodies. The technique has the following characteristics:
Soul Manipulation
By touching a target's soul with his hand, Mahito can reshape it, causing immediate physical transformation. Most sorcerers and humans are not accustomed to protecting their souls with Cursed Energy, making them defenseless against Mahito's touch and often resulting in their death.
・Examples in the Series: Mahito instantly transformed and killed Junpei Yoshino and several ordinary humans.
・Even skilled sorcerers struggle to resist this ability unless they possess specific means to protect their souls.
Application on Himself
Mahito can use Idle Transfiguration on his own body, allowing him to alter his physical form at will. Examples of this include:
・Weaponization of Limbs: Transforming arms and legs into drills, blades, or armor.
・Enhanced Mobility: Modifying his legs into hooves to increase speed for rapid approaches.
・Environmental Adaptation: Transforming into a fish to swim or creating wings for flight.
・Size Alteration: Enlarging his body or generating multiple limbs.
Mahito via JJK EP12 ©Gege Akutami / Shueisha, Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee
Creation of Clones
Mahito can create clones of himself using Idle Transfiguration. These clones are independent entities with their own thoughts and actions, although their range is limited to Mahito’s physical proximity.
Durability and Immortality
As long as his soul remains untouched, Mahito can regenerate his body indefinitely, making him virtually immortal. However, he is vulnerable to individuals like Yuji Itadori and Sukuna, who can directly affect souls, rendering his regenerative abilities ineffective.
■Derived Techniques
Transfigured Humans
Using Idle Transfiguration, Mahito can modify human souls to create monstrous beings:
・These creations vary in size, ranging from handheld to over 10 meters tall.
・Transfigured humans are stored within Mahito’s body and can be released during combat for offensive or defensive purposes.
・Most subjects die or face life-threatening conditions due to the shock of transformation.
Polymorphic Soul Fusion (多重魂, Tajūkon)
This technique forcefully fuses multiple souls, leveraging the rejection reactions between them to generate massive amounts of Cursed Energy, which Mahito uses for attacks.
Body Repulsion (撥体, Battai)
Mahito releases the energy from fused souls in a single, powerful blast. The technique's strength and range scale with the number of fused souls.
Polymorphic Soul Isomer (幾魂異性体, Kikon Iseitai)
Mahito creates transfigured humans with weak rejection reactions between their fused souls. These creatures burn out their souls instantly for explosive power but lack durability and have limited lifespans.
Mahito via JJK EP45 ©Gege Akutami / Shueisha, Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee
■Domain Expansion: Self-Embodiment of Perfection (自閉円頓裹, Jihei Endonka)
Mahito's Domain Expansion allows Idle Transfiguration to take effect without physical contact, making it a devastating ability:
Form and Effects
Within the domain, Mahito can manipulate the souls of anyone inside without needing to touch them. This grants him near-instantaneous lethality.
■Adaptability and Growth Through Combat
Mahito demonstrates extraordinary growth during battles, particularly when triggering Black Flash, which deepens his understanding of his Cursed Technique. This adaptability makes him an increasingly formidable opponent.
Overview of Mahito
Mahito via JJK EP13 ©Gege Akutami / Shueisha, Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee
Despite being a newly manifested Cursed Spirit, Mahito exhibits an innocent, curious side. However, beneath this facade lies an utterly ruthless nature, making him a true embodiment of "pure evil." His personality is a blend of childlike playfulness and malice, as he revels in toying with humans, treating them as mere "playthings" before ending their lives. Behind his seemingly lighthearted demeanor, Mahito's instincts as a Cursed Spirit and his cold philosophy are on full display.
■Attitude Toward Humans and Philosophy as a Cursed Spirit
Mahito's ability to perceive and manipulate souls gives him a vastly different perspective on life compared to others. His philosophy asserts that "life has no inherent value, and souls are nothing more than byproducts of metabolism." He views humans as mere "vessels for containing souls." This chilling worldview is reflected in his Cursed Technique, Idle Transfiguration, which allows him to distort human bodies by altering their souls, finding pleasure in forcibly ending lives.
Mahito via JJK EP44 ©Gege Akutami / Shueisha, Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee
■Attitude Toward Humans and Philosophy as a Cursed Spirit
Mahito's ability to perceive and manipulate souls gives him a vastly different perspective on life compared to others. His philosophy asserts that "life has no inherent value, and souls are nothing more than byproducts of metabolism." He views humans as mere "vessels for containing souls." This chilling worldview is reflected in his Cursed Technique, Idle Transfiguration, which allows him to distort human bodies by altering their souls, finding pleasure in forcibly ending lives.
■Bonds with Fellow Cursed Spirits
Interestingly, Mahito displays a deep sense of camaraderie with his fellow Cursed Spirits, such as Jogo, Hanami, and Dagon. Together, they act as a close-knit group, almost resembling a "family." Mahito embraces his existence as a Cursed Spirit, often encouraging others like Jogo and Hanami to live more freely and embrace their nature as curses, rather than being bound by rational goals. This attitude highlights his identity as a curse that thrives on chaos and freedom.
■Interactions with Humans and Inner Contradictions
Although Mahito is inherently cruel, his interactions with certain humans reveal an intriguing layer of contradiction. For example, in an official novel spinoff, he forms a peculiar friendship with a homeless man who lives a life of solitude and has no desires. Fascinated by the man's soul, which barely metabolizes, Mahito remarks, "If everyone in the world were like you, I might never have been born." This moment suggests that, despite being a curse, Mahito carries subtle, human-like contradictions within his character.
■Interest in Literature and Film
Mahito's hobbies include reading and watching movies, which he uses as a means to learn more about the humans who created him. In one notable scene, he quotes poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien, showcasing his intellectual depth. These actions not only emphasize his playful curiosity but also serve to heighten the contrast between his innocence and his cruelty.
Mahito’s Key Scenes in the Anime
Mahito via JJK EP9 ©Gege Akutami / Shueisha, Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee
■Junpei Yoshino's Tragedy and Mahito's First Clash with Yuji
Mahito’s first significant impact on the story comes during the tragic episode involving Junpei Yoshino. Approaching Junpei, a bullied high schooler, Mahito manipulates him into the world of curses to lure Yuji Itadori into a confrontation. Using Idle Transfiguration, Mahito transforms Junpei into a monstrous creature, killing him in front of Yuji. This ruthless act pushes Yuji to the brink of rage, leading him to exclaim, “I’ll kill you,” marking the first time he expresses such intense hatred.
■Battle with Kento Nanami
Mahito demonstrates his formidable power during his fight against Grade 1 Jujutsu Sorcerer Kento Nanami. Due to Mahito’s ability to manipulate souls, even a seasoned sorcerer like Nanami struggles against him. Throughout the battle, Mahito rapidly evolves, mastering the advanced technique known as Black Flash and showcasing his ability to grow stronger through combat.
Mahito & Junpei Yoshino via JJK EP10 ©Gege Akutami / Shueisha, Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee
■Intense Battle with Yuji and Nanami: Domain Expansion
In a climactic battle against Yuji and Nanami, Mahito unveils his Domain Expansion, Self-Embodiment of Perfection (Jihei Endonka), for the first time. This domain’s guaranteed hit effect pushes Nanami to the brink of death. However, Yuji’s intervention and Sukuna’s interference disrupt Mahito’s domain, forcing him into a rare defeat. This sequence emphasizes both Mahito’s dangerous capabilities and his inherent weakness against Yuji and Sukuna’s unique soul-manipulating abilities.
Mahito via JJK EP13 ©Gege Akutami / Shueisha, Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee
■Scheming in the Shibuya Incident
In the Shibuya Incident, a major turning point in the series, Mahito takes on the role of a leading figure among the curses. He mass-produces Transfigured Humans, unleashing them in the Shibuya subway to execute a large-scale massacre. This act of terror expands the influence of the curses and plunges Shibuya into chaos and fear.
During the incident, Mahito battles Yuji and Aoi Todo, further refining his skills by repeatedly executing Black Flash. He evolves into his ultimate form, Instant Spirit Body of Distorted Killing (Hensatsu Sokureitai), significantly enhancing his offensive, defensive, and speed capabilities. In this form, Yuji notes that Mahito has become a being on a completely different level, cementing his place as one of the story's most terrifying threats.
Mahito via JJK EP45 ©Gege Akutami / Shueisha, Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee
■Mahito's Final Moments
In the final stages of the Shibuya Incident, Mahito is cornered by Yuji and Todo. After taking a Black Flash from Yuji, his ultimate form is undone, leaving him vulnerable. With his supply of Transfigured Humans exhausted, Mahito finds himself on the brink of despair. Ultimately, he is absorbed and annihilated by Kenjaku (disguised as Suguru Geto) using Cursed Spirit Manipulation.
This ironic conclusion—Mahito, who delighted in manipulating humans and curses alike, meeting his end as a tool manipulated by another curse—perfectly encapsulates the cyclical nature of his actions and philosophy.
Mahito via JJK EP44 ©Gege Akutami / Shueisha, Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee
Jujutsu Kaisen Characters List
■Tokyo Prefectural Jujutsu High School
Yuji Itadori (虎杖悠仁, いたどり ゆうじ)
Megumi Fushiguro (伏黒恵, ふしぐろ めぐみ)
Nobara Kugisaki (釘崎野薔薇, くぎさき のばら)
Satoru Gojo (五条悟, ごじょう さとる)
Maki Zenin (禪院真希, ぜんいん まき)
Toge Inumaki (狗巻棘, いぬまき とげ)
Panda (パンダ, ぱんだ)
Yuta Okkotsu (乙骨憂太, おっこつ ゆうた)
Kinji Hakari (秤金次, はかり きんじ)
Kirara Hoshi (星綺羅羅, ほし きらら)
Shoko Ieiri (家入硝子, いえいり しょうこ)
Masamichi Yaga (夜蛾正道, やが まさみち)
Atsuya Kusakabe (日下部篤也, くさかべ あつや)
Kiyotaka Ijichi (伊地知潔高, いじち きよたか)
Akari Nitta (新田明, にった あかり)
■Special Grade Cursed Object / Incarnated Body
Sukuna Ryomen (両面宿儺, りょうめん すくな)
Choso (脹相, ちょうそう)
Eso (壊相, えそう)
Kechizu (血塗, けちず)
■Kyoto Prefectural Jujutsu High School
Aoi Todo (東堂葵, とうどう あおい)
Noritoshi Kamo (加茂憲紀, かも のりとし)
Momo Nishimiya (西宮桃, にしみや もも)
Mai Zenin (禪院真依, ぜんいん まい)
Ultimate Mekamaru (究極メカ丸, あるてぃめっと めかまる)
Kasumi Miwa (三輪霞, みわ かすみ)
Arata Nitta (新田新, にった あらた)
Yoshinobu Gakuganji (楽巌寺嘉伸, がくがんじ よしのぶ)
Utahime Iori (庵歌姫, いおり うたひめ)
■Jujutsu Sorcerers
Kento Nanami (七海建人, ななみ けんと)
Takuma Ino (猪野琢真, いの たくま)
Mei Mei (冥冥, めいめい)
Ui Ui (憂憂, ういうい)
Yuki Tsukumo (九十九由基, つくも ゆき)
Tengen (天元, てんげん)
Naobito Zenin (禪院直毘人, ぜんいん なおびと)
Naoya Zenin (禪院直哉, ぜんいん なおや)
Ogi Zenin (禪院扇, ぜんいん おうぎ)
Jinichi Zenin (禪院甚壱, ぜんいん じんいち)
■Curse Users
Suguru Geto (夏油傑, げとう すぐる)
Uraume (裏梅, うらうめ)
Ogami (オガミ婆, おがみばば)
Mago (オガミ婆の孫, おがみばばのまご)
Jiro Awasaka (粟坂二良, あわさか じろう)
Haruta Shigemo (重面春太, しげも はるた)
■Cursed Spirits
Mahito (真人, まひと)
Jogo (漏瑚, じょうご)
Hanami (花御, はなみ)
Dagon (陀艮, だごん)
Locust Guy (蝗GUY, こうがい)
Rika Orimoto (折本里香, おりもと りか)
■Hidden Inventory / Premature Death
Riko Amanai (天内理子, あまない りこ)
Misato Kuroi (黒井美里, くろいみさと)
Shiu Kong (孔時雨, こん しう)
Yu Haibara (灰原雄, はいばら ゆう)
■Suguru Geto's Group
Larue (ラルゥ, らるぅ)
Manami Suda (菅田真奈美, すだ まなみ)
Toshihisa Negi (祢木利久, ねぎ としひさ)
Mimiko Hasaba (枷場美々子, はさば みみこ)
Nanako Hasaba (枷場菜々子, はさば ななこ)
Miguel Oduor (ミゲル・オドゥオール, みげる おどぅおーる)
■Culling Game Players
Tsumiki Fushiguro (伏黒津美紀, ふしぐろ つみき)
Hiromi Higuruma (日車寛見, ひぐるま ひろみ)
Fumihiko Takaba (髙羽史彦, たかば ふみひこ)
Reggie Star (レジィ・スター, れじぃ すたー)
Hana Kurusu (来栖華, くるす はな)
Ryu Ishigoori (石流龍, いしごおり りゅう)
Takako Uro (烏鷺亨子, うろ たかこ)
Hagane Daido (大道鋼, だいどう はがね)
■Other characters
Toji Fushiguro (伏黒甚爾, ふしぐろ とうじ)
Wasuke Itadori (虎杖倭助, いたどり わすけ)
Junpei Yoshino (吉野順平, よしの じゅんぺい)
Yuko Ozawa (小沢優子, おざわ ゆうこ)
Source : Jujutsu kaisen Official