The anime "Jujutsu Kaisen" is based on the manga of the same name by Gege Akutami, which has surpassed 150 million copies in cumulative circulation. The story begins when Itadori comes to share his body with the King of Curses, "Ryomen Sukuna," and enrolls in "Tokyo Jujutsu High," a specialized institution for combating curses. The original manga concluded in 2024, and starting in September 2025, a spinoff titled "Jujutsu Kaisen ≡ (Modulo)" with original story by Akutami and art by Yuji Iwasaki is currently being serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha).

Episode 55 "Tokyo Colony No. 1, Part 2"
【Synopsis】
Hiromi Higuruma, a Culling Game player with 100 points, once worked as a lawyer with strong convictions. However, at one point, he became responsible for defending Oe, who was charged with robbery and murder... Meanwhile, in the present day, Itadori and Fushiguro, who entered Tokyo Colony No. 1, were transported to separate locations. Itadori received information that "Higuruma is in Ikebukuro," while Fushiguro was told "Higuruma is in Shinjuku." The two, guided to different locations, each encountered――.

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