Megumi Fushiguro, a first-year Tokyo Jujutsu High student, descends from the Zenin clan but was raised estranged from its legacy. Abandoned in childhood by his father, Toji Fushiguro, he grew up under the care of his step-sister Tsumiki, whose unwavering kindness shaped his moral compass. When a curse plunged Tsumiki into a coma, Megumi vowed to become a jujutsu sorcerer to cure her, mentored by Satoru Gojo, who identified his latent talent. Inheriting the Zenin clan’s Ten Shadows Technique, he commands shikigami—spiritual entities anchored to shadows—including Divine Dogs, Nue, and the lethal Mahoraga, a final gambit that jeopardizes his survival.
Stoic and analytical, Megumi operates by a stringent code of fairness, frequently defying jujutsu protocols or societal expectations to uphold his ideals. Though outwardly detached, he acts decisively on personal convictions, exemplified by his defiance in sparing Yuji Itadori from execution despite Sukuna’s danger, motivated by a resolve to shield those he deems worthy, like Tsumiki. This contrasts his earlier cynicism, where he dismissed heroism and viewed relationships as transactional. His growth emerges through confronting self-sacrificial tendencies, such as recklessly invoking Mahoraga—a reflection of his undervalued self-worth.
Pivotal arcs test his evolution. During the Shibuya Incident, he battles his resurrected father, Toji, unwittingly aiding him before witnessing Toji’s self-destruction. Sukuna’s intervention to save him from Mahoraga hints at the curse’s intrigue in his untapped power. Later, Megumi reluctantly assumes leadership of the decimated Zenin clan to bolster allies like Maki Zenin. In the Culling Game, his quest to free Tsumiki from Kenjaku’s curse falters when she awakens as a ruthless participant. His struggle culminates in Sukuna seizing his body after Tsumiki’s death, leaving his consciousness suspended in uncertainty.
In combat, Megumi merges tactical precision with adaptability. The Ten Shadows Technique facilitates versatile strategies: shikigami serve as scouts, attackers, or shields. Destroyed shikigami transfer their strength to others, as seen when the slain white Divine Dog empowered its counterpart. His Domain Expansion, Chimera Shadow Garden, unleashes a shadow-saturated arena to summon multiple shikigami at once. Complementing his cursed techniques, he wields hand-to-hand combat and weapon proficiency honed under Maki’s training.
Relationships anchor his journey. His bond with Yuji shifts from reluctant ally to mutual dependence, forged through shared guilt over Sukuna’s carnage. With Nobara Kugisaki, friction evolves into solidarity amid loss and resolve. Gojo’s mentorship prods him to harness his potential, though Megumi bristles at his teacher’s irreverence. Familial ties—his devotion to Tsumiki and disdain for Zenin heritage—fuel his rejection of fate’s constraints.
Megumi’s arc grapples with duty, sacrifice, and the reclamation of self-worth. His transition from a detached rule-follower to a sorcerer guided by personal ethics mirrors his quest to redefine strength beyond raw power. Sukuna’s possession and his unresolved role in the Culling Game leave his destiny hanging in the balance, positioning him as a linchpin in the clash between sorcerers and curses.