Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 16: Yuji and Nanami Begin the Investigation
Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 16 kicks off the Cursed Human Investigation Arc, pairing Yuji Itadori with the serious and experienced Kento Nanami as they dive into a chilling case involving mysterious deaths caused by cursed energy. With a noticeable shift from emotional buildup to mystery and action,
this chapter signals that the story is about to accelerate.
The chapter opens with Yuji now officially working alongside Nanami, who instantly sets the tone with his calm, no-nonsense personality. While Yuji is enthusiastic and still adapting to the seriousness of jujutsu missions, Nanami balances him out with logic, experience, and a strong moral compass—despite his hatred for overtime. Their contrasting personalities make for a compelling team dynamic.
Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 16 focuses on the investigation of recent cursed spirit attacks, which have left victims horribly mutated. Nanami quickly identifies that the transformation of souls is the key clue—pointing directly to Mahito,
the cursed spirit introduced earlier. As they examine the evidence and visit the scene of one of the attacks, it becomes increasingly clear that this isn’t an ordinary mission. They’re dealing with an enemy who treats human life as a toy, twisting it for amusement.
Meanwhile, Junpei Yoshino is shown further slipping into Mahito’s ideology. Their scenes, although brief, reinforce the emotional danger lurking beneath the surface. Mahito continues to groom Junpei, who now begins questioning the value of human life and society itself.
Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 16 is more investigative in tone but no less intense. It builds suspense through eerie scenes, philosophical conflict, and the looming promise of confrontation. With Yuji now on the front lines, and Mahito’s twisted experiments growing, the tension is rising fast.
This chapter sets the groundwork for one of the darkest and most emotional arcs in the series—and fans won’t want to miss what happens next.
