'Pachinko Day, Of Course' — Jujutsu Kaisen Reveals Kinji Hakari's Birthday, Fans Thrilled: 'Born a Gambler, I'm So Hyped!'

Jujutsu Kaisen's official X account has been updated to reveal that Kinji Hakari — a third-year student at Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical College who loves gambling — was born on November 14. The announcement, which coincides with Pachinko Day (November 14) in a very Hakari-esque touch, has sparked a huge buzz on social media, alongside news that birthday merchandise is in production.

The posted image is designed around Hakari's name and a bold "11.14" date. The purple-haired character is shown grinning fearlessly while holding up a bill to his forehead, set against a background featuring mahjong tiles and playing cards evoking poker. Meanwhile, the Jump Characters Store is currently taking pre-orders for a "Birthday Can Badge" and a "Birthday Iconic Scene Diorama Figure — kirat☆—."

Jujutsu Kaisen is a manga series by Gege Akutami. It depicts the battle between curses born from humanity's negative emotions and the jujutsu sorcerers who exorcise them. Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, the series has been a massive hit, spawning a wide range of media adaptations including a TV anime, films, and games.

Following the birthday reveal, fans have reacted with comments such as "Pachinko Day, of course," "Insanely hype," and "Born to be a gambler — I'm so thrilled! Thank you! I'll cash in my saved balls for a big prize and buy the birthday merch!"

(C)Gege Akutami/Shueisha