What is the Binding Vow in JJK and How Does it Work?

In one of the most aniticipating shonen Japanese manga and anime series Jujutsu Kaisen, sorcerers their curse energy in various techniques. However, the Cursed Energy users employ various techniques to fight cursed spirits and energies. One of those dominant techniques is called the Binding Vow. Let’s explore what is the JJK Binding Vow and how it functions within the Jujutsu Kaisen cosmos.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Binding Vow and How Does it Work?

A Binding Vow is a dignified oath that sorcerers can owe themself or to another person through curse energy. It is one of the most essential principles in Jujustsu Kaisen and all sorcerers are aware of it. You can understand it is a cursed energy contract sealed with terms and conditions. This is a do-and-die situation for sorcerers as it isn’t as simple as it looks.

There is a significant risk involved – if the terms of the vow are broken or aren’t fulfilled, severe consequences will occur depending on the vow’s conditions. If the terms are fulfilled the winner will achieve a a greater level of power or its targeted goal. Or else, there will be severe consequences will be the destiny of the loser.

Since the beginning of the anime series, the Binding Vows have been mentioned numerous times. Like Namnami’s Overtime or Sukuna’s vow with Yuji. Fnabase was really confused about this term. As they weren’t aware of what it was and it’s characteristic. Let’s dive deeper into the details of Binding Vows.

Types of Binding Vows in JJK

Binding Vows require Cursed Energy to establish. Sorcerers challenge their cursed energy to amplify more through these vows. There are two types of Binding Vows. The first one is the vow that a sorcerer made to themself. And the other is the one made for another person. Let’s check the details of each with an example.

Binding Vow with Self

In this vow, the sorcerer limit themself by their powers to an extent in order to achieve their bigger goal. Settling conditions help the cursed techniques to improve its power. The consequences are simple. The winner will achieve the goal if the condition are complete. And the loser will lose the goals of failing to complete those terms. Nanami’s Overtime is the perfect example of it. As he explains it to its opponents. In a fight with Nahito, he explains the technique. and also informs him that even explaining to him this technique will boost its effectiveness.

Binding Vow with Another Being

While having a Binding vow with anyone else; a human being or curse spirit. The conditions are slightly different the pact or vow terms should be confirmed by both parties. And those should be beneficial to both. The best example of this vow is Sukuna and Yuji.

When Sukuuna kills Yuji he sets the terms as he will live in the Yuji’s body as he wills. And Yuji will forget about it as soon as he gains consciousness. This helps both parties equally. Another example is the Kenjaku and Sorcers. At the end of the Shibuya Incident, Geto aka Kenjaku will set o use the sorcerer as vessels, or else they will incarnated from the past.

JJK Binding Vow represent a significant oath between sorcerer and Cursed Energy that magnifies one’s abilities. In exchange, at a serious potential cost, the powers will be useful. As JJK has much more to present, let’s see when we can get to see another Bonding Vow. Let me know in the comments section if anyone has understood what it is and what their opinion on it.