

The opening credits for _Jujutsu Kaisen_ generally only feature scenes of the
major characters who will appear in the forthcoming episodes. As far as I can
tell, there is only one motif that actually _recurs_ between the two OPs in
season 1, which is that of a thin black and white fish.

Screenshots from the [first OP](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8bZVdTgXoY):

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> [![](https://i.stack.imgur.com/wQZnF.png)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/wQZnF.png)
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> [![](https://i.stack.imgur.com/o0KK9.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/o0KK9.jpg)

Screenshot from the [second OP](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nNujr378EA):

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> [![](https://i.stack.imgur.com/vbYBe.png)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/vbYBe.png)

**What does this fish symbolize?**

I tried searching for images of black and white fish, but I wasn't able to
find any real fish that closely resembled the one pictured in these
screenshots.

It's possible that the black and white pigmentation indicates that the fish is
poisonous; if it is so, then my guess is that it's supposed to represent
Ryomen Sukuna, since he's also known as the King of Deadly Poisons. I also get
the vague feeling that it could have something to do with Yoshino Junpei, but
I am unable to articulate why this would be so. Unfortunately, there's not
much that I'm able to say beyond this.


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What does the black-and-white fish symbolize in the opening credits for 'Jujutsu Kaisen'?


According to a [Tumblr
post](https://tempenensis.tumblr.com/post/646818449803362304/the-fish-species-
is-pomacanthus-imperator-or), it is the _Pomacanthus imperator_ , or [emperor
angelfish](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_angelfish). Contrary to what
you have pointed out, a [website](https://www.mvorganizing.org/are-angel-fish-
good-to-
eat/#:%7E:text=General%20aquarium%20Angelfish%20are%20not,6%2D8%20inches%20in%20length.)
states that:

> General aquarium Angelfish are not poisonous. If you properly care for
> Angelfish, they can grow up to 6-8 inches in length.

The angelfish can represent the need for self-love. It might represent an
internal struggle for self-care, but I won't pass a judgment since I am yet to
watch the show or know any of the character struggles.


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I was also wondering this, and also thought the fish could represent Sukuna or
Junpei, but after watching the series over again, I've found that about 43-45
seconds into the opening it shows the black/white fist jump out at Yuuji and
transfer into a part of Sukuna, specifically his mouth that opens from Yuuji's
cheek. Which makes more sense as where the fish is in the water which his body
is only partially emerged, maybe symbolizing how he has not fully taken over
Yuuji's body, but he is lurking patiently until before the beat drop he jumps
into his cheek:)


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