The latest wave of shonen anime has taken over the world by storm with a bevy of interesting series that have emerged out of nowhere.Jujutsu Kaisenis one such show that most fans simply can’t get enough of, mainly due to the interesting powers, stellar animation, andan interesting cast of characters.Watching the Jujutsu Sorcerers of the show use their intellect to deal with demons is a treat every single time. Cursed Techniques are great to witness and all, but their impact would certainly be lost if it wasn’t for the thinking that went behind these attacks as well. Keeping this in mind, here are the most intelligent Jujutsu Sorcerers inJujutsu Kaisen.Updated June 02, 2025, by Ritwik Mitra:Jujutsu Kaisenis one of the newest shonen anime to make waves after an incredibly strong debut. MAPPA has truly knocked it out of the park with this stellar show that most fans simply can’t get enough of. With a prequel movie right around the corner (once it’s translated) there’s no better time for fans to get into this amazing show. Its characters are one of its strongest points, mainly due to how cerebral they can be. The following Jujustu Sorcerers might be strong in their own right, but their intellect plays a huge role in this regard.
15Yuji Itadori
The protagonist ofJujutsu Kaisenisn’t exactly the brightest person on the show. However, given his natural aptitude and eagerness to learn, it’s easy to see that his intellect won’t stand in his way for too long.
Fans can’t wait to see how this character will evolveover the course ofJujutsu Kaisen. With adequate training and the development of his wit, Itadori can turn out to be a force to be reckoned with.
14Aoi Todo
At a glance, Todo doesn’t seem like the brightest bulb in the room. His tendency to favor brute force, as well as his rather questionable motivations, make him look like a character who doesn’t really use his brains too much in battle.
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However, after finding out about his Cursed Technique, it’s hard to believe that Todo has no brains. After all, Boogie Woogie is an extremely crafty technique, and the way Todo uses it in battle shows that he’s honed his battle intellect as much as his physical strength… if not more.
13Momo Nishimiya
Momo Nishimiya is another character introduced in the Goodwill Event arc whose Cursed Technique doesn’t seem all that impressive. However, she definitely makes up for this lack of battle strength with a sharp mind that lets her analyze the battlefield with ease.
Given the fact that she’s technically a scout, it’s evident that Momo is smart enough to check out enemies and gauge their strengths and weaknesses without too much room for error. Viewers can’t wait to see how her scouting abilities will improveover the course of the anime.
12Panda
Jujutsu Kaisenis full to the brim with eccentric characters with unique designs. Panda is definitely notable in that regard, with his character boasting equal parts brains and brawn to make him one of the more interesting Jujutsu Sorcerers on the show.
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His fight against Mechamaru showed the depths of Panda’s character and just how smart he really is. Only time will tell just how far his capabilities will evolve over the course ofJujutsu Kaisen’s run.
11Mai Zenin
It’s a shame that Mai feels so inadequate when comparing herself to her twin sister, since she doesn’t really need to do this. After all, she’s got a ton of latent potential that she should try developing instead.
It’s a shame that her attempts to try and trounce her sister take precedence over anything else in her mind. If she manages to get rid of this insecurity — which is no easy feat — then Mai Zenin will easily become one of the most powerful Jujutsu Sorcerers around.
10Nobara Kugisaki
The three new first-year students of Tokyo Jujutsu Highare all riveting in their own way. Nobara Kugisaki is one such character whose unique ability and infectious personality make her a treat to witness in battle.
Of course, Kugisaki doesn’t shy away from showing the true strength of her intellect when she’s stuck between a rock and a hard place. Her ingenious nature lets her devise clever solutions to deal with imposing threats at the drop of a hat, making her a highly intelligent and calculating character inJujutsu Kaisen.
9Toge Inukami
Inukami is easily one of the most mysterious yet interesting characters in the entire show. The fact that he only utters rice ball ingredients to prevent his Cursed Technique from going berserk already shows the mental strength of his character… albeit in a hilarious manner.
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However, watching Inukami in action is something else. His Cursed Technique takes a huge toll on his body, but it’s the manner in which Inukami works around this drawback and uses his ability to full effect that makes him such an intelligent Jujutsu Sorcerer.
8Maki Zenin
The Zenin family is home to some of the most talented and powerful Jujutsu Sorcerers around. However, even given the pedigree of this family, Maki Zenin stands out sinceshe manages to be a competent Jujutsu Sorcererwithout housing too much Cursed Energy.
Her physical prowess is out of this world, and this strength is further bolstered by an excellent intellect that allows her to gauge a fight and react in the smartest manner possible. It’s these facts that make Maki such a powerful and competent Jujutsu Sorcerer in the series.
7Kokichi Muta
Being forced to become a shut-in isn’t an ideal prospect in the slightest. This is precisely what ails Kokichi Muta for most of his life, although the tradeoff was that he managed to attain a ton of Cursed Energy instead.
This allows him to control objects from a distance, including the impressive Ultimate Mechamaru. It must have taken incredible genius to craft such a powerful puppet, especially given Kokichi’s inherent limitations.
6Masamichi Yaga
It takes an extremely smart person to be the principal of a high school that caters to people with supernatural abilities. So, it shouldn’t be a surprise to see the principal of Tokyo Jujutsu High on this list.
Masamichi Yaga’s introduction in the series was quite deceptive, with his power seeming like nothing more than an elaborate setup for a few punchlines. However, it only takes a short while for Masamichi to show just how intelligent he really is.
