Yuta Okkotsu is a central character in the anime and manga series Jujutsu Kaisen. He is a special grade sorcerer and a student at Tokyo Metropolitan Jujutsu Technical High School. Initially introduced in the prequel series Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Yuta is burdened by a powerful curse placed on him by his childhood friend, Rika Orimoto. Known for his immense cursed energy and potential, Yuta is a key ally in battles against cursed spirits and plays a crucial role in the development of other protagonists, including Yuji Itadori.