In the Official Jujutsu Kaisen Guidebook, manga creator Gege Akutami offers fascinating insights into the characters, including revelations about their origins and designs. Among these revelations is the inspiration behind the appearance of Choso, the largest of the nine Cursed Paintings.
Akutami revealed that Choso's character design was influenced by a fashion model he once met. Unlike other cursed paintings, Choso appears completely human, a trait that sets him apart.
Akutami further explains that the appearance of the Cursed Paintings is often shaped by the vessels they inhabit, with stronger vessels being able to resist the influence of the cursed object and retain their form initial.
In the case of Choso and his brothers, their appearance reflects their own identities rather than the vessel they occupy.
Furthermore, Akutami makes it clear that in addition to appearance, a cursed object also gains general knowledge of the universe from its vessel. Choso, like Sukuna, learns about everything from his vessel, shaping his views and behavior.
The official Jujutsu Kaisen fanbook offers an in-depth look at Choso's formidable skills, including Blood Manipulation techniques such as Slicing Exorcism, Convergence, and Supernova, among many others. These techniques stem from Choso's innate cursed abilities, demonstrating his fighting prowess.
In terms of personality, Choso has deep feelings for his younger siblings but has a disdain for Noritoshi Kamo, also known as Kenjaku. Choso's popularity among fans was further confirmed by Akutami's reveal, cementing his status as one of the most aesthetically pleasing characters in the series.
Akutami's interview not only confirmed fans' admiration for Choso's model-like appearance but also added depth to the plot and character development in the Jujutsu Kaisen universe.