In the realm of Jujutsu Kaisen, cursed corpses are prevalent entities that manifest in diverse forms and sizes. These nonliving objects are animated through the infusion of malevolent cursed energy, often assuming a hostile demeanor towards humans. They are essentially inanimate objects animated by cursed energy, frequently resembling puppets in their behavior.
Highly skilled in puppet jujutsu, Masamicihi Yaga, a seasoned grade 1 sorcerer, delved into the art of crafting cursed corpses capable of executing predefined instructions. Yaga even experimented with duplicating and embedding individuals' soul information into these cursed creations.
The Rise of Sentient Cursed Corpses and Puppetry
Yaga's Noteworthy Creation: Panda and Kokichi's Mechamaru
Among the distinctive characters in Jujutsu Kaisen is Panda, an extraordinary creation of Masamicihi Yaga. Panda, a product of abrupt-mutation cursed corpse crafting, stands out by producing its own cursed energy and possessing complete sentience. Despite being classified as a cursed corpse, Panda actively participates in Jujutsu High as a semi-grade 2 sorcerer, exhibiting a unique personality and combat style.
Another illustration of cursed corpse utilization is seen in Kokichi Muta's mastery of puppet manipulation cursed techniques. Kokichi engineered Mechamaru, a cursed corpse he controlled remotely due to physical fragility. Mechamaru facilitated Kokichi's communication with peers at Jujutsu High. Kokichi's puppet manipulation prowess extended to controlling multiple cursed corpses from a distance, culminating in the creation of a colossal mechanized version known as Ultimate Mechamaru - Mode: Absolute.
The Pitfalls of Cursed Corpse Creation
Masamicihi Yaga's Fateful Consequences for Cursed Corpse Innovation
Despite pioneering cursed corpse fabrication, Masamicihi Yaga faced strict scrutiny from jujutsu elders concerned about potential chaos from his creations. Initially detained, Yaga was later released under Satoru Gojo's influence. Following the Shibuya incident, he was coerced to disclose his puppet manipulation secrets or face execution. Apart from Panda, Yaga crafted numerous harmless dolls residing in a forest, utilized for training and surveillance.
Eventually, Principal Gakuganji confronted Yaga, leading to a battle where Yaga disclosed the method of creating self-sustaining cursed corpses. Surprised by Yaga's revelation, Gakuganji learned of the sorcerer's hidden curse, leaving him in disbelief. Notably, while some cursed corpses like those encountered by Nobara exhibit hostility, others like Panda and Yaga's dolls are benevolent allies to humans, embodying a stark contrast in intentions.