Summary
Nobara's admiration for her childhood friend Saori shapes her identity, reflecting her struggle for acceptance and escape from the prejudices of her small town. Moving to Tokyo allows Nobara to accept her authentic self, find belonging, and form new relationships with like-minded friends. Despite her tragic end, Nobara reflects on her journey, grateful for the opportunity to escape and discover a place where she truly fits in.
Nobara Kugisaki is a beloved character in Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen, and although her appearance is cut short, Nobara's impact has a lasting impact on both the protagonist and the audience. This teenage girl is known for her hot temper, showing strength and independence to hide her caring, nurturing side. Coming from a small rural village, Nobara takes up training as a Jujutsu Master as a way to escape the pressure of conformity.was inspired by the older friend she idolized as a child, Saori.
Jujutsu Kaisen is an award-winning manga and anime series about a secret society of exorcists whose mission is to exorcise cursed souls and train the next generation to do the same. Along with her classmates, Nobara not only learns to use her supernatural abilities, but also explores her identity and finds self-acceptance.
Although Nobara was devastated when Saori was eventually banished from the village because of her differences, the situation reflects Nobara's own struggle for acceptance and eventual departure from her homeland.
Flashbacks reveal Nobara's true feelings for Saori
They are outsiders who dream of escaping to Tokyo.
From Nobara's introduction in season one, episode #3, “Girl of Steel,” she's talking about Saori and how she informs the person Nobara has become. Their relationship is clearly not romantic, but there's no denying how infatuated Nobara is with Saori, and she immediately sympathizes with Saori's strong sense of individualism. Visible role models play a huge role in the self-discovery of gay youth.and Saori is the type of person Nobara wants to be and be with, even if she doesn't understand why yet.
Their small town The rejection of those who don't seem to belong mimics the real-life struggles of being born gay. in an area where homophobia is rampant. Nobara's ability to see cursed spirits and channel cursed energy into her attacks, coupled with Saori's reputation as an outsider, alienates them both from the rest of the town, fueling their desire to find an urban environment where they can live among people who love and accept them for who they are. Saori eventually succumbs to the pressure the townspeople place on her family and moves away, leaving Nobara to find her own way out.
Nobara's Journey from Small Town Stereotypes to Big City Integration
Her elderly mentor gives her hope that Nobara can live authentically one day.
Nobara's arrival in Tokyo marks a rebirth of her identity, and she enjoys the proximity to shops and restaurants, access to culture, and the company of like-minded friends. Nobara has interesting interactions with the other girls at Jujutsu High, such as when she meets Mai Zenin, an arrogant girl from the rival Kyoto branch in season two, episode #8, “Boredom”. Nobara is both attracted and frightened by Mai's bold expression of herself.and their interaction is strangely intimate and sensual for an introduction.
At the end of the Shibuya Incident Arc, Nobara is severely injured in a fight with a cursed spirit, Mahito. As her life flashes before her eyes, Nobara once again chooses to focus on her relationship with Saori.the freedom of the big city, and regrets of not being able to reconnect. Although the young Jujutsu Mage was robbed of the chance to continue her journey, she admits that her life wasn't so bad, as she had the chance to escape her birthplace and find where she belonged.
