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A Grade ( (きゅう) Kyū?) refers to the power scaling system that ranks jujutsu ranging from grades one to four, and special grade. It is used to categorize the strength of jujutsu sorcerers,[1] cursed spirits, cursed objects and cursed tools.

Description

Jujutsu High assigns their sorcerer's grades to assess their skill level ascending from Grade 4 to Grade 1. Students generally start at Grade 4 upon joining the school, but this depends on experience.[1]

Cursed spirits are ranked on a similar scale but not exact. The higher-ups can be particular when it comes to ranking cursed spirits. The distinct difference between a grade 2 and a semi-grade 1 curse is whether or not it is capable of using cursed techniques.[2] Jujutsu sorcerers are expected to take on missions involving curses of the same level. A Grade 2 sorcerer should be able to defeat a Grade 2 curse because their skill level is closer to the strength of a Grade 1 curse.[3]

Cursed tools are also categorized from grades 1 to 4 based on power and potency. The higher the grade, the greater advantage they provide in battle.[4] All Special Grade cursed tools except for Playful Cloud are imbued with a cursed technique.[5]

Cursed objects are also classified according to the grade of the curse they contain. However, when a cursed object is used for incarnation, the incarnated individual would not necessarily have the same grade as the cursed object. For example, despite the Cursed Womb: Death Paintings being special grade cursed objects, Choso, Eso and Kechizu are not ranked as special grade.

Ranks

Following rankings are used to classify jujutsu sorcerers, cursed spirits, cursed tools and cursed objects in general:

  • Grade 4 ( (よん) (きゅう) Yonkyū?)
  • Grade 3 ( (さん) (きゅう) Sankyū?)
  • Semi-Grade 2 ( (じゅん) () (きゅう) Jun Nikyū?)
  • Grade 2 ( () (きゅう) Nikyū?)
  • Semi-Grade 1 ( (じゅん) (いっ) (きゅう) Jun Ikkyū?)
  • Grade 1 ( (いっ) (きゅう) Ikkyū?)
  • Special Grade 1 ( (とく) (べつ) (いっ) (きゅう) Tokubetsu Ikkyū?)
  • Special Grade ( (とっ) (きゅう) Tokkyū?)

If traditional weapons were used against curses and sorcerers measured their effectiveness as a gauge:

  • Grade 4 - "A wooden bat is enough."
  • Grade 3 - "If you have a handgun, you can rest easy."
  • Grade 2 - "Close call with a shotgun."
  • Grade 1 - "Even a tank might be insufficient."
  • Special Grade - "Cluster bombs might work."[6]

Promotions

Jujutsu sorcerers can be promoted up in rank by receiving a recommendation from a sorcerer of a higher rank. The higher the rank, the more a sorcerer is paid for the more dangerous jobs that come with it. When it comes to students, their teachers are not permitted to submit a recommendation for their promotion.[7][8]

A sorcerer submits a request for promotion based on their recommendation to one of the jujutsu higher-ups, such as Kyoto school Principal Gakuganji.[9]

When it comes to being promoted to Grade 1, upon receiving recommendations from two or more sorcerers of that rank, the nominee will accompany a sorcerer of that level on several missions. The one who accompanies the nominee can't be the same person who put in the recommendation. If they perform well on these missions, the nominee will be granted a Semi-Grade 1 rank and be assigned a mission to exorcise a Grade 1 alone. Based on the outcome of that, the decision to permit or deny Grade 1 status will be decided.[10]

As explained by Kenjaku in his fight against Choso in the Tombs of the Star, a special grade sorcerer is someone capable of wiping out a nation singlehandedly.[11]

Grade Registry

Known Grades
Grade 4
Grade 4 is a rank meant for weak and inexperienced sorcerers. Maki Zenin is the only known Grade 4 but this is due to the Zenin Family holding her back from promotion.[12]

Grade 3
Grade 3 is an average rank for jujutsu sorcerers to have, especially students.

Semi-Grade 2
Little is known about the purpose of this intermediate rank.

Grade 2
Grade 2 is an above-average level for a sorcerer. Most great sorcerers are between Grades 1 and 2, so they are not by any means weak.[13] It is exceptional for a student to be Grade 2, a status which allows them to take on solo assignments.[14] A student receiving a Grade 2 rank upon enrolling is considered to be a genius.[15]

Semi-Grade 1
Semi-Grade 1 is a rank for sorcerers who have completed their accompanied missions following their recommendation for Grade 1 with satisfactory results.

Grade 1
Grade 1 sorcerers are the ones who uphold the standards of what a sorcerer should strive to be and are the ones fit to lead society. It is the highest status a sorcerer can hope to achieve through the natural progression of ranks, as Special Grade is something of a misrepresentation. The level of danger on missions, the amount of confidentiality entrusted to them, and the compensation are far greater than Semi-Grade 1 and below.[16]

Special Grade 1
Special Grade 1 is a rank that refers to sorcerers outside of the technical school system (ungraded active sorcerers) whose power is considered to be on the level of a Grade 1 sorcerer.[17] Naobito Zenin, former head of the prestigious Zenin Family, was referred to as a Special Grade 1 Sorcerer.[18] Other elite members of the Zenin Family carry this rank as well.[19]

Special Grade
Special Grade is a rank reserved for anomalies within the jujutsu community. It is reserved for sorcerers with such immense strength that their destructive potential is immeasurable, making them very exclusive and unique cases, hence the title "special". As a testament to its rarity, as of 2018, there are only four registered sorcerers with the Special Grade rank.[20] Sukuna, a powerful curse user from the Heian Era, is recognized as the King of Curses,[21] with his fingers[22] and himself[23] being collectively categorized as Special Grade.

Known Grades
Grade 2
Compared to the lower grades, cursed spirits that are Semi-Grade 2 or higher possess a lot of cursed energy. They must be exorcised by experienced sorcerers of a higher grade, since some of them have a high level of intelligence.[24]
Semi-Grade 1
Semi-Grade 1 curses have been a benchmark for danger on several occasions, as they can use cursed techniques and attacks with cursed energy, which in turn makes exorcising them even more dangerous.[24] A Semi-Grade 1 curse of Suguru's attacked Yuta and Toge[25][24], and the former of who noted it was much scarier than a gigantic one he had fought previously.[26] Principal Gakuganji also attempted to use a Semi-Grade 1 curse to assassinate Yuji.[27] Generally, cursed spirits that can communicate are automatically considered to be Semi-Grade 1 at the lowest.[28] Curses of this rank or higher can have their techniques extracted and utilized by Cursed Spirit Manipulation.[29][30]

Special Grade
The most dangerous cursed spirits. Many possess a level of intelligence that is equal to or higher than a human being’s and can use cursed techniques. In the world of jujutsu, those with a classification superior to Grade 1 are considered Special Grade, but the individuals within this category present very varied combat abilities. A sorcerer must be Special Grade or at the very least Grade 1 in order to exorcise a Special Grade cursed spirit.[31] In 2017, there were 16 confirmed registered cursed spirits. Many of them are Imaginary Vengeful Spirits feared by sorcerers.[32] Other Vengeful Spirits such as Rika and Tamomo-no-Mae were registered as special grade as well.[33]

Unregistered Special Grade
In 2018, following Sukuna's reincarnation, several unregistered special grade cursed spirits began appearing. The first was a Finger Bearer born from a Cursed Womb spawned from one of Sukuna's fingers.[34] Satoru Gojo first took notice when he was attacked by Jogo. Following their fight, another unregistered special grade, Hanami, came to help Jogo, showing their intelligence and capability of working together. Along with Mahito and Dagon, these curses formed a faction to work against sorcerers.[35]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 0-1 (p. 32).
  2. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Vol. 11 (p. 130).
  3. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 21 (p. 17).
  4. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 47 (p. 1).
  5. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 110 (p. 13).
  6. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga and Anime: Chapter 6 (p. 2) and Episode 4.
  7. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 26 (p. 2).
  8. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 36 (p. 16).
  9. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 63 (p. 20-21).
  10. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 64 (p. 1-4).
  11. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 203 (p. 13-14).
  12. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 42 (p. 2).
  13. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Vol. 4 (p. 26).
  14. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 0-2 (p. 13).
  15. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 17 (p. 7).
  16. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 63 (p. 20).
  17. Jujutsu Kaisen Official Fanbook (p. 57).
  18. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 83 (p. 4).
  19. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 138 (pp. 2, 4).
  20. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 0-4 (p. 28).
  21. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 3 (p. 5).
  22. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 1 (p. 12).
  23. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 8 (p. 10).
  24. 24.0 24.1 24.2 Jujutsu Kaisen Official Fanbook: (p. 137).
  25. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 0-2 (p. 44).
  26. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 0-2 (p. 28).
  27. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 43 (p. 14).
  28. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 91 (p. 11).
  29. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 133 (p. 14).
  30. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 134 (p. 2).
  31. Jujutsu Kaisen Official Fanbook: (p. 139).
  32. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 20 (p. 16-17).
  33. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 0-4 (p. 29).
  34. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 8 (p. 10).
  35. Jujutsu Kaisen Manga: Chapter 16 (p. 7).

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