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Jujutsu Kaisen Higuruma, a legal expert's take on his 'illegal' acts and the contradictions of the judicial systemHiguruma, a popular character from Jujutsu Kaisen, is a sorcerer who was formerly a lawyer. His abilities and background present several contradictions when viewed through the lens of a real-world legal system. From the visitation methods at Morioka Police Station to the way Judgeman conducts trials, we delve into the 'illegal' elements surrounding Higuruma from a legal expert's perspective.
Jujutsu Kaisen Higuruma, a legal expert's take on his 'illegal' acts and the contradictions of the judicial system
1. 🎮 Higuruma's Lawyer Career and Transition to Sorcerer
· Higuruma, the lawyer character in Jujutsu Kaisen, is set to be 36 years old and a graduate of the 59th class of the Judicial Research and Training Institute.
· Compared to a typical lawyer's career, this implies he became a lawyer at 26, suggesting he likely passed the bar exam while attending the University of Tokyo.
· He awakened as a sorcerer after handling a criminal case in Morioka, experiencing unreasonable verdicts and public criticism.
00:00 - 02:43
1. 🎮 Higuruma's Lawyer Career and Transition to Sorcerer
· Higuruma, the lawyer character in Jujutsu Kaisen, is set to be 36 years old and a graduate of the 59th class of the Judicial Research and Training Institute.
· Compared to a typical lawyer's career, this implies he became a lawyer at 26, suggesting he likely passed the bar exam while attending the University of Tokyo.
· He awakened as a sorcerer after handling a criminal case in Morioka, experiencing unreasonable verdicts and public criticism.
02:44 - 05:15
2. ⚖️ Morioka Police Station and Gavel Usage Disconnected from Real Law
· The operation of Morioka Police Station in the anime is disconnected from reality. Specifically, the scene where a police officer is present during a meeting between the defendant and lawyer is a clear violation of the right to counsel and is illegal.
· Higuruma's use of a gavel during a trial is also pointed out. Gavels are not used in Japanese trials, and since a gavel symbolizes the judge's authority, it is inappropriate for a lawyer to use one.
· While lawyers are not subject to baggage checks when entering court, so a gavel could be brought in, its use itself is an unrealistic setting.
05:16 - 08:36
3. 🚫 Analysis of Judgeman's 'Illegal' Trial System
· Judgeman's trial system, conducted within Higuruma's Domain Expansion 'Deadly Sentencing,' has several legal contradictions.
· Judgeman brings cases, presents evidence, and even delivers verdicts directly. This violates the 'principle of judicial impartiality.' Judges should not be involved in investigation or evidence collection and must make decisions based on evidence presented by the prosecutor.
· The defendant (Itadori) is placed in an extremely disadvantageous situation, having to choose guilty or not guilty without knowing what evidence will be presented.
· After Itadori loses and has his cursed energy confiscated, Judgeman declares 'start over' and brings another case. This is completely different from Japan's 'three-tier court system' and constitutes a new indictment rather than a retrial of the same case, contradicting the phrase 'start over.'
08:37 - 11:26
4. 🤔 Higuruma's Character and Legal Awareness of Surrounding Individuals
· Higuruma appears to pursue justice, but it's interesting that he doesn't question the contradictions in the judicial procedures related to his abilities. This might be because the system is advantageous to him.
· A scene from Higuruma's Judicial Research and Training Institute days, where he wears his institute badge, evokes nostalgia for legal professionals.
· Higuruma's junior lawyer (Isoben) also complains that defending murder cases is unprofitable and a loss. However, lawyers should not judge criminal cases by profit and loss, and public defense is not a losing endeavor for lawyers.
11:27 - 14:40
5. 💥 Higuruma's Combat Style: Resolving Disputes with Physical Violence After Trial
· Higuruma's combat style involves weakening opponents by confiscating their cursed energy through a trial, then physically subduing them by wielding a giant gavel.
· Contrary to initial expectations that he would resolve conflicts non-violently through trials, his eventual resort to violence provides an unexpected twist.
· This combat style is the reason he has defeated approximately 60 sorcerers.
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