Jujutsu Kaisen: Kirara's Cursed Technique Explained

Jujutsu Kaisen could very well be called a shōnen anime for the scientifically curious, as Gege Akutami incorporates advanced physics and complex mathematics into almost every damn technique. Whether it's Gojo's Limitless technique that can revive the soul, or expanding the gambling-based domain, the series requires viewers to pay attention to the logic, not just the action.

That's where Kirara Hoshi comes in. While they might seem like a stylish side character at first, Kirara has one of the most effective Cursed Defense Techniques in the entire series. They transform the surrounding environment into a literal star map, forcing their opponents to play a game of orbital momentum where a single mistake completely wastes all momentum. Understanding Kirara isn't just about power levels; it's about understanding the stars themselves.

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Who is Kirara Hoshi?

Kinji Hakari's faithful partner and support master

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Kirara Hoshi was a third-year student at Jujutsu High School in Tokyo, who was suspended along with Kinji Hakari after an argument with the school's conservative leaders. Kirara's rebellious demeanor is a perfect match for Hakari's fever, and Kirara becomes a tactical anchor and reliable partner in their secret fight club. Their eye-catching appearance, including their star-themed accessories and goth-punk vibe, masks a very astute wizard who recognizes their association with those who accept the unconventional side of jujutsu society.

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Although Kirara is suspended, their loyalty characterizes them, especially to Hakari and their vision of the future of jujutsu. Their existence ensures that any battle between the two is on their terms, where the use of intellect keeps enemies at bay while Hakari gains strength. In Kirara's case, jujutsu is not a curse, but rather a means of defending those they love, a perfect defense.

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Love Rendezvous, Kirara's cursed technique, is exclusively based on the constellation Crux (Southern Cross). The method works by having Kirara mark cursed energy on targets, be they people, objects, or even cursed spirits, and give them a star name derived from one of the five Crux stars: Gacrux, Mimosa, Ginan, Imai, and Acrux. When a target is named after a star, it is exposed to the star's relative position and distance and becomes an enslaved object on the battlefield, which is now a mapped galaxy.

The basic mechanics of the technique is attraction and repulsion depending on the order of the stars. A target with a given star must come in a certain order to reach the target. If a wizard tries to approach Kirara (in most cases labeled Gacrux, the most distant star in the constellation) without passing through interstellar, he will be thrown back or literally stuck in orbit. Objects or persons with a similar star name are strongly attracted, causing Kirara to stick any person or object to another, preventing them from getting close to what they want.

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What makes Love Rendezvous so unique is that it is almost completely non-violent, yet incredibly powerful as a defensive tool. It doesn't depend on brute force, but rather on manipulating the space between objects, making Kiraru nearly impossible for the average melee wizard. The method allows the use of inanimate objects, meaning Kirara can turn an entire corridor or building into a minefield of magnetic forces.

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The main counter to Kirara's technique is definitely a smart opponent with deductive reasoning, as seen when Megumi Fushiguro confronts Kirara. Because the method is based on constant relative positions of the Southern Cross, a contestant who learns the names of the stars and knows astronomy can recalculate the map and use it to find a path between the attractive and repulsive regions. The technique also has range limitations and a finite number of markers; An opponent that can control objects outside of the five-star system or can use extensive domain expansion can overcome orbital limits and cause Kirara to engage in direct combat.


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Jujutsu Kaisen


Release date

October 3, 2020

Network

TBS, MBS, CBC, Tulip Television, BSN, tys, NBC, HBC, RKK, i-Television, SBS, IBC, BSS, MRO, OBS, TUF, RSK, TUY, tbc, RKB, SBC, KUTV, RBC, UTY, RCC, MRT, atv, MBC

directors

Ryohei Takeshita, Masataka Akai, Chie Nishizawa, Daisuke Tsukushi, Tomomi Kamiya, Kakushi Ifuku, Ken Takahashi

Writers

Hiroshi Seko


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    Yuichi Nakamura

    Satoru Gojo


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