Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 76: First Blood – Yuji Faces a Cursed Killer in the Culling Game’s Opening Duel
Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 76 wastes no time throwing us straight into the Culling Game’s first real one-on-one battle. The survival deathmatch is no longer theory — it’s deadly reality. And Yuji Itadori is on the front lines.
After entering the barrier in Chapter 75, Yuji quickly encounters a mysterious new cursed player named Haba, a sadistic, smirking killer with a dangerous cursed technique involving rotational force. He can manipulate momentum and angular movement mid-air — a nightmare in close quarters.
The fight is fast, brutal, and beautifully illustrated. Yuji tries to read Haba’s moves, but the opponent’s technique throws him off rhythm. Every punch, every dodge, every misstep feels costly, and Yuji is reminded that this game is nothing like what he’s faced before. There’s no room for hesitation — only survival.
But it’s not just physical. The mental game is intense. Haba taunts Yuji, mocking his hero complex and trying to shake his moral foundation. “This is a game. Stop pretending it’s war,” he says, laughing. But Yuji doesn’t flinch. He knows the cost of failure is real lives — and he fights like it.
Meanwhile, in the background, other cursed players are starting to appear. We only get shadows and quick panels, but it’s clear: this isn’t going to be a one-duel-at-a-time affair. The Culling Game is a battlefield — and the strongest will rise fast.
Gege Akutami’s pacing is on point. He lets the action speak while still inserting moments of internal dialogue that deepen Yuji’s struggle. The choreography of the fight is cinematic, highlighting the power, brutality, and stakes with every frame.
Chapter 76 proves that the Culling Game isn’t just chaos — it’s a crucible. And Yuji? He’s about to be forged into something much harder than before… or broken trying.
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