Jujutsu Kaisen, Tome 3

呪術廻戦 [Jujutsu Kaisen] #3

by Gege Akutami

À peine revenu d'entre les morts, Yuji doit s'entraîner dur pour rattraper son retard et espérer atteindre le niveau des autres apprentis exorcistes. En effet, depuis qu'il est devenu le réceptacle de Sukuna, il est la cible de toutes les convoitises ! Heureusement, Satoru a réservé un programme choc à son nouvel élève...
Megumi et Nobara sont pendant ce temps mis à l'épreuve par deux étudiants venus de l'école d'exorcisme de Kyoto... et le moins que l'on puisse dire, c'est que le tournoi organisé entre les deux établissements promet d'être explosif !

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Horror, Graphic Novels, Comics, Shonen, Fiction

192 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published December 4, 2018

About the author

Gege Akutami 芥見下々 is a Japanese manga author, known for their work Jujutsu Kaisen.

The author does not show their face in public, and their gender is not disclosed.
They previously worked as assistant to mangaka Yasuhiro Kanō.

List of works (including one-shots not published indipendently yet):
2014:
Kamishiro Sōsa (神代捜査) on Shōnen Jump NEXT!! vol. 2 [debut work]
2015:
No.9 on Weekly Shōnen Jump 46-2015
2016:
Nikai Bongai Barabarujura (二界梵骸バラバルジュラ) on Weekly Shōnen Jump 44-2016
2017:
Tōkyō toritsu jujutsu kōtō senmon gakkō (東京都立呪術高等専門学校) serialized on Jump GIGA (volume 1 to 4)
from 2018:
Jujutsu Kaisen (呪術廻戦) on Weekly Shōnen Jump

Reviews

[Charmel · Rating 4 out of 5]

mahito reminds me of suzuya from tokyo ghoul. and junpei reminds me of ishigami from love is war. lmaoo

and yessir. we all do be simping for gojo.

[Brittni Kristine · Rating 3 out of 5]

The introduction of Nanami and Todo? Incredible. But Junpei? I’m sorry but it’s my least favorite arc

[Melanie (meltotheany) · Rating 3 out of 5]

➛ vol. 1 ★★★★
➛ vol. 2 ★★★

“it’s not a bad thing to not forgive people.”

this 3rd volume picks right up with fushiguro and nanami vs the kids from the other school. i didn’t really care too much about this story line, but i am going to pretend that fushiguro is a pan king, thank you very much. there was a new storyline (and character) introduced in this installment, which i really enjoyed and i am so excited to continue on because of it. basically, we learn a lot more about cursed energy and how it can create cursed spirits in this world. we meet mahito, who is pretty much leaked horrors incarnate, and they are mentoring junpels, who is a boy who is kind of bitter towards the world because of the bullying he has received, and mahito has shown him how to reclaim some power, but maybe not in the best way. itadori is then tasked with finding him, and gets to know him (and his mom) a little bit. meanwhile, jujutsu sorcerer, nanami, goes after mahito. nanami really said that he is clocking out regardless and i deeply respect that - and i find myself falling in love with many of these characters, so very easily.

trigger + content warnings: violence, battle, gore, body horror, gun violence, death, smoking, mention of loss of parents in past, bullying, and (i feel like) some fatphobia with the art

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[Sarah☆彡 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nanamiiiiiiiiii😫😫😫😫✋🏻✋🏻✋🏻✋🏻✋🏻

[myo ⋆｡˚ ❀ * · Rating 4 out of 5]

nanami!!!! 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾💗💗💗💗🥰🥰😍😍🥰😍😘😘😘😍😍😍

[Lauren Lanz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nanami's strict "no overtime" policy is SO unnecessarily funny. He could be on the verge of demolishing (or getting demolished by) a curse, glance at his watch, and say "nah my shift is over, bye!"
I also have to appreciate Gege Akutami fleshing out Mahito's character. Now we know he's without a doubt batshit crazy... good villain material!!

[Alexandra Elend Wolf · Rating 4 out of 5]

“…Recently, I’ve been made to realize here, to the point that I hate it… how weak and useless I am. But I’ll become strong. I have to become strong to at least choose how I die.”

This whole volume may be my least favorite thing in the world just because of how much it hurts me and makes me want to weep.

It starts pretty fun and simple but the arc that is started just makes me sick.

On the other hand, we have some of my new favorite characters introduced so it kind of balances itself out.

"I'm an adult and you're a child. I have a duty to prioritize you over myself. You've escaped death many times. But that doesn't mean you've become an adult. Finding more fallen hair on your pillow, your favorite stuffed bread disappearing from the convenience store. The accumulation of despairs that's what makes people adults."

Honestly, I don't have a lot to say because I am in too much pain already for it to come out.

I really like Nanami and his unflappable, overly composed manners that just make everything hilarious in contrast with everyone and everything else. He is interesting and responsible... something much needed in this world.

Also, I miss seeing more of the first years and all the other students but I also understand the reasoning behind that... I just wish we could have it both ways.

Things getting more serious is not a bad thing but it is starting to worry me. I know this is supposed to be gruesome and pretty dark but the lightheartedness of the first couple of chapters have lulled me into a false sense of security.

Though, yeah, I am enjoying it all a lot.

“Even so, I don’ want to kill anyone […] Well, I mean, once I kill someone the choice of ‘killing’ will come into my life, I think. The value of life will become ambiguous and I’m scared of not even knowing anymore the value of the people I treasure.”

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... I don't like that ending, I don't like the cliffhanger.

How come that every character in this manga is so incredibly precious? They make my heart ache.

RTC.
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I need more. I just can't get enough of this series and these characters. They're too precious.

Things are starting to heat up, I think, and I can't wait to see where the story takes us.

[Molly™☺ · Rating 2 out of 5]

A narrative disaster, the structure makes an already complicated and overloaded story that much more difficult to follow. The characters are still enjoyable, I just wish I knew what the heck's happening.

[Sima ✨ · Rating 2 out of 5]

"I'm an adult and you're a child. I have an obligation to look after you. you've survived multiple near-death experiences, but that does not make you an adult. Finding more and more stray hairs on your pillow than before, your local store no longer carrying your favorite bread, experiencing those little losses is what helps people grow into adults."

"do you understand? life has no weight or particular value. Just like how water flows through the earth, life simply flows. For you, me and everyone else, it's the same. Without meaning, without value. That is why you can do whatever you want, and live the way you want. Don't limit yourself to just being indifferent. there is no reason to live by such a restricting philosophy if you are hungry, eat. If you hate, kill."

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

JUJUTSU KAISEN VOL.3
Chapter 17 BORING
This Todo guy is weird. LOL. Asking a person you just met about their preference with girls and not even getting satisfied with the answer. He’s strong though!

Chapter 18 BOTTOM
Mai has such a pleasing personality. If only I have that much confidence and resolve like her! If I would be in Jujutsu, I would be acting like Miwa also HAHAHA. Gojo supremacy. ;D

Chapter 19 YOUNG FISH AND REVERSE PUNISHMENT
Aside from Gojo, Nanami is just hot!!! He is also really cooollll!!!

Chapter 20 YOUNG FISH AND REVERSE PUNISHMENT, PART 2
Nanami fighting looks really hot!! I love how he look holding his glasses. :D

Chapter 21 YOUNG FISH AND REVERSE PUNISHMENT, PART 3
Junpei is a weird person but he is definitely influenced by the worst of people. Though I think he is a good thinker since his words are definitely deep.

Chapter 22 YOUNG FISH AND REVERSE PUNISHMENT, PART 4
I forgot that evil person’s name though but he just looks very evil. Junpei is also having a lot of hate inside him towards the people who are just rude to him.

Chapter 23 YOUNG FISH AND REVERSE PUNISHMENT, PART 5
Oh gosh that Mahito Curse is just very annoying! Though thank goodness Nanami is able to do something about his difficult situation. Yay! I also really like how Yuji is a very friendly guy. :)

Chapter 24 YOUNG FISH AND REVERSE PUNISHMENT, PART 6
Yuji is such a fun guy! Additionally, Junpei’s mother is so cool. It is such a huge difference between him who have a lot of hate and his mother. She seems like a pure person. But that finger though OMG!

Chapter 25 NARROW-MINDED
Mahito is the most evil of all! Gosh I just hate him so much!!!! Poor Junpei!! His mother is a precious person and they just kill her like she’s nothing! It just makes me mad. My gosh! Junpei just became worst! OMG the power of bad influence.

[Lucy Tonks (the invisible life of a reader) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want to see more of Megumi honestly.

[court ౨ৎ librarycutie · Rating 4 out of 5]

NANAMI!!!! ugh i love this series so much!

[Dani ❤️ Perspective of a Writer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jujutsu Kaisen vol 3 takes on a longer storyline and introduces a formidable opponent for Yuji Itadori. He’s been handed off to a contemporary of Gojo to be further trained. And is put into a terrible position that no teen should have to face by the end of the volume.

We do also get more setup with introducing a political character and checking in with Itadori’s teammates. I liked that these moments were short and didn’t drag on. Instead we got to know Nanami, the jujutsu sorcerer training Itadori, who has a neat, methodical curse method. Plus we started this longer, developed storyline.

The idea of a new baby curse spawning and wrecking havoc on regular humans, regular teen humans is really neat. I liked the way that curse manipulated another teen to bring him his test subjects. His ability too was horrorish which suits Jujutsu Kaisen so well.

If you enjoy horror, battles and a bold, inspiring MC then Jujutsu Kaisen is a new series you need to check out. The storyline is well developed and puts Itadori in a horrible position... I can’t wait to check out how he handles it in the next volume!

[Sara Salehi · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author roasted his own characters and gave character-based song recommendations :) we love that.

[Shawna Finnigan · Rating 3 out of 5]

TW// murder (including of mothers)

I always found the Nanami sections to be a bit less interesting than the rest of the series, but other than that, I enjoyed this volume. Junpei is a really unique character, and I love his friendship with Yuji.

[sarah سارة ꫂ᭪ · Rating 5 out of 5]

as soon as i saw GOLRIOUS nanami in the cast list i knew it would be a good one

5/5 stars 🌟

[Emetis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am wholly in love with this series.

Also can we take a moment to appreciate the character songs?
I think I’m slowly falling in love with reading manga.

I love how fast paced the volumes are. I could finish them in one sitting but I don’t want to, because I want to savor them.

Also can we as a community all agree on hating Mahito? But like with a passion?
He is kinda hot, but like he is a villain. But then again, so is Sukuna. And he is my favorite character.

I have also seen some spoilers of what happens to Nanami and I’m sad.
That’s why I hate Mahito...

[Angelica · Rating 4 out of 5]

chapter 17-25

[Mai · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars for Nanami ⭐

[Loni ♈⚜ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nanami best boy🕶

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nanami for president

[hope · Rating 4 out of 5]

"maki... is it true what she said? that you don't have any cursed energy?"
"it's true i can't even see curses without these glasses."
[...]
"then why did you become a sorcer-?"
"to piss people off. think about it. what if someone who's looked down on like me became a great sorcerer. how would my family react? i'd love to see their faces."
- MAKIIIIIIIIII SHE IS SO AHHHHHHHH 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

side note: mahito is terrifying. i hate him 😭

[James DeSantis · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series reminds me A LOT of bleach still, but so far early bleach, so that means good things.

This volume is split between our main hero and his two new buddies. While they train, pushed on by another rival team, he is also getting his training on. In fact he is partnered with a new, very strong Jujutsu sorcerers. But what really worked in this volume is the enemy is fun as hell and also the new "enemy" could be potentially really interesting. The art stays solid with some wicked fight scenes to boot. I'm not attached to any big characters yet, but I'm enjoying my time with Jujutsu. A 3.5 out of 5.

[Alisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have a feeling that I am going to eat glass by the end of this arc.

[Daisy Mauricio · Rating 5 out of 5]

This storyline is a lot longer and I like that we're able to see the process of Yuji getting stronger and his mindset on these things. I liked that a new character was brought in, Nanami to which we were able to see what skills he has.

[Gem (The Creepy Geek) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series gets better with every volume

[Jahni · Rating 5 out of 5]

mahito pisses me off but i'm in love with todo... haha. always have when i first seen him in the anime cause like, why not?

[Armita · Rating 4 out of 5]

NANAMIIII
*سوت* *سوت*

[Melanie Rodriguez Sosa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Megumi y Nobara tienen un pequeño altercado con los alumnos de Kioto, Todo y Mai. Itadori, con sus nuevas habilidades, se dirige junto a Nanami, hechicero de categoría uno, a revisar un incidente en un cine: tres estudiantes han sido deformados físicamente, pero no han dejado rastros de sangre.

Lo leí super rápido y ya me estoy acostumbrándome al ritmo que lleva el mangaka porque me he dado cuenta que a parte de explicar a detalle las técnicas de poder, también usa caras completas para comentarte los porqués de algunos diálogos, ciertas palabras que uso o sus pensamientos. Me entretienen bastante, aunque no sean de mi total interés.

Como siempre, empezamos por la parte técnica sin llegar a los spoilers. Los espíritus y hechiceros tienen categorías del uno al cuatro y ambos tienen una categoría “Especial” (esta información se menciona en el volumen 0), entonces, en cuestiones de combate, se espera que un hechicero de categoría dos pueda derrotar a maldiciones de categoría dos y uno. Sin embargo, si se tratase de una pelea entre un hechicero con otro hechicero, la situación seria totalmente distinta. Con respecto a técnicas o poderes, esta el “Puño divergente” de Itadori, este funciona de una forma extraña porque el poder maldito golpea después de que percibe que su puño ha hecho impacto, ósea que llega con retraso; la técnica de Nanami crea un punto débil en donde no lo hay, segmentando al objetivo para que pueda acertarle en los puntos 7:3 y puede elegir la parte que desee. Además de esta técnica, tiene el hechizo de los diez trazos: “Derrumbe”, que en pocas palabras destruye objetos con poder maldito (ojalá sea eso y no me esté confundiendo). Por ultimo solo diré que a lo que más tememos como seres humanos es a la naturaleza o a los desastres naturales.

Las apariciones de Megumi y Nobara son breves porque sirven para introducir a dos nuevos personajes. Todo, estudiante de tercer año, es muy intenso, pero fuerte, ya que se menciona que participo en cierta batalla que sucede en el volumen 0 (consejo, lean el volumen cero antes del 3, las referencias tuvieron sentido) y que derroto a muchos a espíritus de categoría uno y especiales. Luego esta Mai, quien pertenece al clan Zen’in, y no se lleva nada bien con Maki, a quien amo mucho. Su especialidad es introducir poder maldito en objetos.

Otro personaje nuevo es Junpei, a quien quiero mucho, y se volverá de alguna forma amigo de Itadori porque él es un sol y todos queremos ser amigos de Itadori.

Mahito es una maldición y el malo del volumen, no me genera empatía y lo odio. Su técnica es horrible y violenta.

[Yeferzon Zapata · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Incluso si hubiera un botón que provocara la muerte de todos los humanos que odio, probablemente no podría presionarlo. Pero si hubiera un botón que provocara la muerte de todos los humanos que me odian, lo presionaría sin vacilar"

Increíble volumen. Hay personajes que cuando llegan a una historia la mejoran aún más. Aquí ha pasado eso.

- Confirmado, los estudiantes de Kioto son unos engreídos pero muy interesantes en combate. Aún falta el evento de intercambio para verlos más detalladamente en acción.

- Mahito un personaje muy peligroso con un poder increíble. Lo vemos más a detalle. Un sádico en toda la regla

- Junpei un personaje víctima de un mundo injusto, una pena, hubiera sido un gran aliado.

- Itadori continúa enfrentándose a situaciones que lo llevan a cuestionar su moral.

- Nanami le da un toque épico a esta historia, tanto con su tipo de técnica como con su personalidad. Nos ofrece un despliegue de sus habilidades en todo su esplendor. Un personaje que se convierte en uno de mis favoritos.

"La acumulación de pequeñas desesperanzas... Eso es lo que hace a la gente adulta."