Free Twixtor Mahito vs Mechamaru (Jujutsu Kaisen Shibuya Arc)

Mahito is a sadistic and emotionally immature cursed spirit who derives pleasure from manipulating human emotions. He believes his existence stems from human transgressions and embodies humanity’s inner hatred. Consequently, Mahito advocates for the extinction of humans, with cursed spirits taking their place.

Human lives hold no value for Mahito, and he prioritizes reviving Sukuna over his own well-being. Witnessing the reign of cursed spirits is his ultimate goal, regardless of whether he’s present to witness it. In contrast to his ally Jogo, who is prone to anger and arrogance, Mahito maintains a relatively calm and playful demeanor. However, they share the same objectives for their kind.

Mahito’s unique birth gives him exceptional skills in interacting with and manipulating humans. He preys on their hatred, sorrow, and vulnerabilities to control their actions, often leading them to act against their better judgment. After indirectly causing Junpei’s mother’s death, he convinces Junpei that Shota Ito was responsible for attracting the curse to their home with Sukuna’s finger, driving Junpei to seek revenge and become a curse user. Mahito’s manipulation of Junpei is so complete that Junpei remains blind to Mahito’s evil nature, even after witnessing his sinister experiments in the sewer.

Nanami describes Mahito as extremely immature, with a superficiality reminiscent of Satoru Gojo. Mahito takes pleasure in toying with humans, even during life-threatening battles. He befriended Junpei solely because he viewed him as a source of entertainment. Mahito coerced Junpei into becoming a curse user by exploiting his hatred and later used him as leverage against Yuji, ultimately killing him without hesitation.

Mahito is also deeply philosophical about the concept of souls, believing that the human soul precedes the body. His cursed technique stems from this obsession, and he conducts experiments on human victims to gain further insight.

Although Mahito generally maintains composure, he becomes visibly shaken when his own safety is at risk. Yuji’s ability to harm him and Nobara Kugisaki’s cursed technique, which bypasses physical resistance to attack the soul, both unsettle him. In his second battle with Yuji, after being critically injured by Black Flash and exhausted, Mahito becomes terrified of Yuji’s unwavering determination to hunt him down. This reveals that beneath his bravado and philosophical musings, Mahito is essentially a cruel child who enjoys inflicting pain when safe but becomes fearful when confronted with the consequences of his actions.