[4] He was written to be a more gloomy contrast to other characters in the series, and his deranged laugh while fighting a finger-bearing Curse was meant to exemplify his lack of outward joy.

There is some other part of him that wants to come forward", adding that "when he does sort of get twisted up with Yuji and Gojo and they affect him emotionally, he expresses those things underneath a veneer of sullenness, and it’s a fun challenge."

Daymond felt that "I still love those straight on the nose, heart on the sleeve shonen characters that I get to play; but I think the more complicated ones are more enjoyable in sessions.

"[7] Prior to the events of the present-day story, Megumi was born into the Zenin clan and left orphaned by his parents, to be looked after by his step-sister Tsumiki, who he sees as an inspiration.

He was then tutored under Satoru Gojo in the first grade, as the sorcerer was left impressed by his immense power having also killed his father Toji years prior.

During an exchange event between the Tokyo and Kyoto Jujutsu schools, Megumi is involved heavily in the fighting and is eventually taken out of the picture due to injuries sustained at the hands of the enemy Cursed Spirits.

His primary ability is the Ten Shadows Technique,[11] inherited from the Zenin family, allowing him to summon friendly Cursed Spirits that will fight against anything considered a threat.

[16] In a review for episode 23 of the anime, "The Origin Of Blind Obedience Part 2", Charles Hartford praised the depth and exploration of Megumi's character.

"[17] Olive St. Sauver compared his and Yuji's friendship to Black Clover's Asta and Yuno because of how they "care for each other and are excited to see the other succeed...the desire to surpass the other comes from healthy competition rather than envy.

Although Yuji tries to reach him to rescue him from the villain, Megumi's rejection for what Sukuna did with his body led to more negative response to publication as it feels like his character is being wasted by Akutami especially despite having too much potential.