The highly anticipated Jujutsu Kaisen Exhibition in Osaka kicked off on April 19, 2025, and will run until June 9. This unique event showcases exclusive merchandise and interactive experiences that reflect the series’ journey during its weekly serialization. Among the highlights is a revealing interview with the manga’s creator, Gege Akutami, who shared insights into various characters, including the enigmatic character known as Angel.
In his discussion, Gege confirmed that Angel is a sorcerer from the Middle East. However, the author did not delve deeply into her backstory, explaining that there was no interaction between Japanese sorcerers and those from the Middle East at that time. Notably, the concept of Angel was conceived on a whim, with no specific inspiration guiding her design.
Disclaimer: This article contains potential spoilers from the manga series and reflects the author’s viewpoints.
Understanding Angel’s Background in Jujutsu Kaisen
During the Jujutsu Kaisen Osaka Exhibition, Gege Akutami provided more context about Angel, a Heian Era sorcerer who eventually reincarnated in the body of Hana Kurusu. Despite her significant role, her face was never shown in any flashbacks involving Sukuna; this was largely attributed to a lack of interaction between sorcerers in Japan and the Middle East. Gege’s minimalistic approach to her character development raises questions about her depth, especially given the limited details shared in the interview.
Intriguingly, Angel’s appearance is tied to her cursed spirit, which is also named ‘Angel.’ This duality gave Hana, her host, both wings and a halo, indicating that she was introduced as a spontaneous addition to the narrative during the Culling Game arc. Furthermore, Gege did not expand on her appearance in the series or her connection to Sukuna, except to note that she harbored a deep-seated disdain for the King of Curses—a sentiment already explored in the manga during the Culling Game Arc.
The Role of Angel in Jujutsu Kaisen
Angel appears as a supporting character in the Culling Game arc, distinguished by her powerful cursed technique known as Technique Extinguishment, which allows her to nullify other cursed techniques, barriers, and cursed tools. In a unique twist, she was reincarnated in the body of Hana Kurusu, a seemingly ordinary girl, establishing a rare symbiotic relationship where Hana maintains complete control while Angel manifests as just a mouth on Hana’s face.
Though Angel played a crucial role in the narrative, particularly in potentially liberating Gojo Satoru from the Prism Realm, ultimately, Itadori and his friends managed to rescue their teacher without her aid. The only piece of Angel’s backstory that remains clear is her lingering hatred for Sukuna, which appeared to endure through millennia.
Throughout the Culling Game arc, Angel observed the unfolding events, including the eventual defeat of Sukuna. Eventually, she witnessed Itadori and his allies exorcizing Sukuna from Megumi’s body, concluding the reign of the King of Curses.
Conclusion on Angel’s Character
Despite Angel’s involvement in significant events leading up to the defeat of Sukuna, fans may feel a lack of closure regarding her character, particularly due to the absence of a face reveal. Gege Akutami’s casual approach to Angel suggests a lack of deeper narrative inspiration, raising questions about the pacing and coherence of the series. It appears that Gege may have interwoven various elements somewhat randomly to create an engaging battle shonen narrative.