Clans have a big importance in the world of sorcerers. They are influential families that have passed down powerful techniques and traditions across generations. Each clan is known for its signature techniques, strict hierarchies, and often intense internal politics. Let’s take a closer look at the three major clans in Jujutsu Kaisen:
Zenin Clan
The Zenin Clan is one of the most powerful and influential families in jujutsu society. Known for its strict adherence to tradition, mastery of cursed techniques, and ruthless treatment of its members, the clan embodies the darker aspects of the jujutsu world.
The clan values strength above all, creating a rigid hierarchy where only the strongest members are respected. Those with exceptional cursed techniques are prized, while those without cursed energy or less prestigious abilities are often shunned or disowned. This obsession with power fosters a toxic environment where members are judged solely on their abilities, not their character. Many members feel resentment, leading to fractured relationships and internal conflicts.
Leadership is typically male-dominated, with succession battles sparking intense competition among family members. This fierce rivalry breeds jealousy and hostility, further tearing the family apart.
The destruction of the Zenin Clan
Maki Zenin’s destruction of the clan marked a significant turning point in jujutsu society. Treated as inferior due to her lack of cursed energy, Maki’s resolve grew stronger. Upon returning to the Zenin estate, she unleashed her extraordinary physical abilities and systematically dismantled the clan that had oppressed her, bringing an end to its reign of cruelty and control.
Ten Shadows Technique
The Ten Shadows Technique is passed down through generations in the Zenin Clan, this technique allows its wielder to summon shikigami and cursed spirit familiars by manipulating shadows. Each shadow can manifest a specific shikigami, and the sorcerer can control up to ten, with creatures like Divine Dogs, Nue, and Max Elephant at their command. What sets the Ten Shadows apart within the Zenin Clan is its strategic depth; the shikigami can combine forces, merge into new forms, and even strengthen one another if one falls in battle. The technique’s complexity, however, means that only a few select sorcerers in the Zenin bloodline can truly master it.
Gojo Clan
The Gojo Clan is one of the most respected families in Jujutsu Kaisen. It is known for producing some of the most powerful jujutsu sorcerers in history. While it has fewer notable members compared to the Zenin or Kamo clans, its influence comes from Satoru Gojo. This Clan’s sheer power has made it a dominant force in jujutsu society. The Gojo Clan’s strength lies in two legendary techniques: the Limitless and the Six Eyes.
Past Members
The series doesn’t reveal much about the Gojo Clan’s past. However, it’s clear the clan has had many strong sorcerers over time, although none have matched Satoru’s strength. In the past, some clan members inherited either the Six Eyes or the Limitless. Satoru is the first in 400 years to have both at once.
The Gojo Clan’s previous Six Eyes users were respected, but true fear of the clan came when both techniques appeared in one sorcerer. These rare sorcerers were often treated like weapons. They played key roles in shaping the history of the jujutsu world. Beyond this, the clan’s past remains mostly unknown, with the focus staying on Satoru.
Clan Techniques and Their Power
Limitless
Limitless is the signature technique of the Gojo family, and it’s what makes Satoru Gojo practically untouchable. This ability manipulates space at an atomic level, allowing Gojo to control distance between himself and his opponents. The core of Limitless lies in its ability to create an “infinity” between objects, meaning anything approaching Gojo, like attacks or people, slows down infinitely and never actually reaches him. It’s a near-perfect defense, but Gojo can also weaponize it, enhancing his offense with variations like Blue, Red, and the devastating Hollow Purple, each manipulating space in unique and destructive ways.
Six Eyes
The Six Eyes is a technique that gives the user an advanced level of perception. It allows the sorcerer to see cursed energy in great detail, helping them understand and counter techniques while conserving their own energy.
A key feature of the Six Eyes is that it reduces the energy needed to use techniques. Satoru, for example, can use Limitless techniques with little effort, making him a highly efficient fighter who doesn’t tire easily. This gives him a big advantage in battle, allowing him to outlast most opponents.
The Six Eyes also improves the user’s visual abilities. It lets them see and react faster than other sorcerers, making it hard for opponents to catch them off guard.
Satoru’s Gojo and the Clan’s Influence
Although the Gojo Clan has fewer known members, it holds significant power in the jujutsu world because of Satoru Gojo. As the strongest sorcerer, Satoru serves as a deterrent against powerful curses and rival groups.
Satoru’s vision for the future differs from the views of the Zenin and Kamo clans. He aims to reform the jujutsu world by focusing on the younger generation, training students like Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, and Nobara Kugisaki. He values skill over bloodline, which clashes with the traditional views of other major clans that focus on family prestige and inherited techniques.
Through Satoru, the Gojo Clan demonstrates the incredible potential of jujutsu sorcery and the possibility for change. Satoru believes the jujutsu world can evolve and become more inclusive, rather than remaining tied to its old ways.
Kamo Clan
The Kamo Clan is one of the three major sorcerer families, along with the Gojo and Zenin clans. They have a long history built on strict traditions, a focus on keeping their bloodline pure, and their signature ability, Blood Manipulation. The Kamo family is both respected and feared, known for producing some of the most dangerous sorcerers in history. However, their reputation was severely damaged by the actions of Noritoshi Kamo, one of the most infamous sorcerers ever.
The Kamo Clan’s Values and Legacy
Much like the Zenin Clan, the Kamo family values bloodline purity and inherited cursed techniques. The family structure is highly traditional, with clear hierarchies based on power, technique mastery, and cursed energy levels. Members who inherit the clan’s powerful techniques, like Blood Manipulation, are highly respected. However, those who don’t measure up are often pushed aside or considered less important.
The clan practices a form of eugenics, focusing on ensuring that their powerful techniques, especially Blood Manipulation, are passed down to future generations. This intense focus on lineage purity can create internal struggles, as family members are often judged by their ability to pass on or develop strong techniques.
Notable Members of the Kamo Clan
Noritoshi Kamo (Current)
Today, Noritoshi Kamo is one of the key members of the clan and a student at Kyoto Jujutsu High, he is highly skilled in Blood Manipulation. He takes the clan’s values seriously and is determined to uphold the family’s principles. Noritoshi is a disciplined and loyal sorcerer.
He carries the heavy weight of the Kamo name, especially since the name “Noritoshi” is linked to a notorious figure in the past. Despite this, he works hard to restore the Kamo family’s reputation, hoping to prove himself worthy of its legacy.
Noritoshi Kamo
One of the most feared figures in Kamo history is Noritoshi Kamo, a sorcerer who lived over 150 years ago. Known as the “worst” sorcerer in history, his actions disgraced the family. He conducted cruel experiments on humans and cursed energy, creating the Cursed Womb: Death Paintings, which are hybrids of humans and curses.
Driven by a twisted desire to manipulate cursed energy, he sought to create new life forms and gain more power. His unethical experiments left a permanent mark on the Kamo Clan, making him one of the most hated figures in jujutsu history. This dark legacy looms over the current clan, as the present Noritoshi struggles to distance himself from his ancestor’s reputation.
Blood Manipulation Technique
The Kamo Clan’s signature technique, Blood Manipulation, is one of the most versatile and dangerous abilities in the jujutsu world. This ability lets the user control their blood (and in some cases, the blood of others) for various offensive and defensive purposes. Below are some of its key abilities:
Flowing Red Scale: By increasing blood flow in their body, the user boosts physical abilities like speed, strength, and reflexes. This makes them faster and more agile in combat, giving them an edge over their opponents.
Crimson Binding: The user can harden their blood to form restraints or create blood-based attacks. This allows them to trap enemies or attack with sharp, hardened blood weapons.
Slicing Exorcism: This is a highly offensive move where the user forms their blood into sharp, blade-like shapes that can cut through enemies or curses.
Convergence: The user compresses their blood into a dense projectile, which becomes extremely powerful when released, capable of causing massive damage due to its concentrated force.
Despite its strength, Blood Manipulation has risks. The user must carefully manage their blood supply, as using too much can lead to weakness, dizziness, or even death. Skilled users like Noritoshi Kamo have mastered this technique, balancing these dangers while maximizing their abilities in battle.
Clan Politics and Internal Conflicts
The Kamo Clan, like other sorcerer families, is marked by internal politics and rivalries. Leadership often goes to those with the strongest cursed techniques, especially Blood Manipulation. This creates a hierarchy where only the most powerful members are valued, leaving others sidelined. The clan’s focus on bloodline purity and passing down strong techniques adds even more tension within the family.
The dark history of the previous Noritoshi Kamo adds to the internal strife. Some members want to distance themselves from the shame of his experiments, while others secretly support pushing the limits of cursed energy manipulation. These differing views create a complex web of conflicts within the clan.
The Death Paintings Scandal
One of the most significant events in Kamo history is the creation of the Cursed Womb: Death Paintings. These cursed objects were made through Noritoshi Kamo’s unethical experiments. He implanted cursed spirits into human wombs, creating half-human, half-curse creatures known as the Death Paintings.
These abominations stained the Kamo family’s name for generations. Some of these Death Paintings, such as Choso, have become important figures in the ongoing battle between sorcerers and curses.
Choso, one of the Death Painting Womb brothers, has a strong connection to the Kamo family. Despite being part curse, he can use a version of the Blood Manipulation technique, linking him even more to the Kamo Clan’s legacy.
