By Choso. Yeah, that guy. The blood-bending dude who’s supposed to be a tough-as-nails villain but ends up showing a side softer than my grandma’s mashed potatoes. No joke. At first glance, you think “This dude’s a ruthless curse,” but hang tight — there’s more under the hood.
The Odd Origins of Choso: Not Your Average Curse
Alright, so picture this: a mad sorcerer named Kenjaku (who’s been hopping bodies like he’s playing dress-up) decided to whip up some freaky half-human, half-curse hybrids. Enter Choso and his bros Eso and Kechizu, known collectively as the Death Painting Wombs. Sounds like the title of a punk band, right? Anyway, these guys were sealed away for over a century, all creepy and mysterious.
I learned this the hard way when I first watched Jujutsu Kaisen and thought “Oh great, another bad guy.” Nope. Turns out Choso isn’t just your typical cursed spirit. He’s got this whole unique blood thing going on. Unlike other blood manipulators who run out of juice after a bit — like my phone battery on a bad day — Choso can literally turn his cursed energy into blood nonstop. Like a human firehose of red.
And let me tell ya, that’s wicked cool for fighting because he doesn’t have to worry about getting anemic or anything. Which reminds me, my cousin once tried to juice kale nonstop for a week. Spoiler: he turned into a giant green leaf. True story.
Blood Magic 101: Choso’s Deadly Arsenal
Here’s where things get juicy—literally.
Choso’s main schtick is blood manipulation. And not the “oh-I-can-make-a-blood-red-ball” kind, but way more brutal and creative. Like…
- Flowing Red Scale: Choso cranks up his heart rate and body temp, which makes him super fast and strong. Think of it as turbo mode, but for a guy made of blood and cursed energy.
- Convergence: He squishes his blood into these crazy dense spheres. Basically, he’s a walking human grenade.
- Piercing Blood: This one’s my favorite. He shoots compressed blood at the speed of sound. Imagine getting hit by a metal bullet but… from blood? Gross but deadly.
- Slicing Exorcism & Blood Meteorite: These are like his blood-shaped knives and meteor showers—cutting and blasting everything in sight.
Here’s where I got real confused, though. I thought blood bending meant he’d just throw blood around. Nope. He can harden it, shape it, even use it to protect himself. Like a mobile armor. Which makes me think: if I had that power, I’d probably poke myself accidentally 100 times a day.
Anyway, his fighting style isn’t just brute force — it’s strategic. Like chess but with blood. Remember that chess club you never joined? Yeah, this guy plays that game every damn fight.
Brother From Another Mother? The Choso-Yuji Connection
Okay, now here’s where it gets wild. Choso and Yuji Itadori, the show’s main dude, are… brothers. I know, right? I did a spit-take on my coffee the first time I heard that.
Turns out, this isn’t your normal “shared last name” thing. Kenjaku, the cursed sorcerer body-hopper, is the biological father of both Choso and Yuji — in two different bodies, at two different times. Talk about complicated family reunions.
During the Shibuya Incident, Choso was all set to take Yuji out, revenge for his brothers and all that. But then — boom — he suddenly remembers that Yuji’s his bro. Cue the dramatic pause. He ends up sparing Yuji’s life. I mean, who wouldn’t hesitate to punch their sibling in the face once they realized they were related?
I still chuckle thinking about that scene. Like when you accidentally throw shade at your cousin at a family BBQ, then realize you’re next in line to do the potato salad.
From Bloodthirsty to Big Brother: Choso’s Soft Side
Fast forward past the big fight, and Choso starts pulling a total 180. Suddenly, he’s training Yuji, sharing all his blood magic secrets, and being all protective like an older brother who insists you wear a jacket when it’s 60 degrees outside.
One moment that gets me every time? Choso sacrificing himself to protect Yuji from Sukuna’s crazy attack. I swear, my eyes went full watering-onion mode. Not just because he’s strong, but because underneath all the blood and cursed energy, he genuinely cares.
Makes me think about my own “protective” moments, which mostly consist of yelling “Be careful!” when my sister tries to microwave her phone (again).
The Juicy Duality of Choso: Killer and Caregiver
Here’s a fun fact: Victorians believed talking to ferns could keep you sane. I’m not sure about you, but I talk to my ficus when I’m stressed. Choso? His duality is kind of like that — part ruthless warrior, part surprisingly gentle caregiver.
He’s not your usual one-dimensional villain. No, this dude fights and feels, which is rare in a world of cursed energy and explosions. His ability to juggle rage and tenderness reminds me of my old dog Max—tough bark but soft belly for belly rubs.
The cracked watering can from Pete’s Hardware on 5th Ave survived my overwatering phase — kinda like how Choso survives being a blood weapon while still showing his humanity.
Wrapping It Up, But Not Really…
Anyway, here’s the kicker: Choso isn’t just some cursed fighter with a weird blood fetish. He’s a complex character who grows, learns, and surprises everyone—including me.
This whole blood-bending brother thing? It adds so much depth to the Jujutsu Kaisen story, reminding us that even the toughest warriors have a soft spot somewhere. Like me and my 3 a.m. Netflix binges.
Oh, and before I forget, if you ever find yourself confused about Choso’s powers or family drama, just remember: he’s the blood-bending brother of Yuji with a surprisingly soft side. And that’s a fact I’m sticking to — spelling accidents and all.