Nobara Kugisaki isn’t just a powerhouse with a hammer and nails—she’s the attitude queen of Jujutsu Kaisen. With razor-sharp wit, an iron will, and zero tolerance for nonsense, she balances badassery with brutally honest sass in a way that makes every scene she’s in more entertaining. Whether she’s roasting her enemies, clowning on her friends, or turning a life-or-death battle into a chance to flex her nails and curse technique, Nobara delivers comedy gold without even trying.
#10: Nobara’s First Reaction to Tokyo
Fresh off the train to Jujutsu Tech, Nobara wastes no time expressing her disappointment. Expecting fashion, culture, and big-city excitement, she’s instead greeted by countryside vibes and rundown buildings. Her face drops, and the complaints start flying. “This isn’t what I signed up for!” she snaps, already contemplating regret. The contrast between her fierce inner monologue and the unimpressed look on her face is hilarious. It’s the perfect first impression of her personality: big expectations, bigger attitude, and zero hesitation in calling things out when they fall short.
#9: Her Over-the-Top Modeling for the Recruiters
In a flashback scene, Nobara recalls her encounter with Jujutsu Tech recruiters—who get treated to a full-blown modeling audition. Instead of simply introducing herself, she poses dramatically, flipping her hair and showing off her “good side” like she’s auditioning for a magazine cover. The deadpan reactions from the recruiters only make it funnier. Nobara’s self-confidence is so outrageous it loops back around to endearing. She’s not just proud—she performs her pride, and watching her flex on everyone like a diva with a nail gun is a sight to behold.
#8: Her Argument with Yuji Over Food
During a rare moment of downtime, Nobara and Yuji get into an intense argument over sushi vs. hamburgers. What starts as a food debate escalates into a screaming match, complete with insults, flying chopsticks, and insults like “your brain’s made of seaweed!” The energy is chaotic sibling rivalry at its finest. Megumi just sighs and eats quietly, perfectly playing the third-wheel straight man. The whole scene proves Nobara has no chill when it comes to opinions—and neither does Yuji. But it’s Nobara’s facial expressions and fiery delivery that steal the show.
#7: Her Instant Bond with Fushiguro’s Dogs
Nobara’s reaction to Megumi’s shikigami—specifically his shadow dogs—is both hilarious and adorable. Instead of being surprised or cautious like most people would be, she immediately gets on the floor to pet them. “Good boys!” she gushes, her scary vibe melting into that of a total dog mom. The scene is even funnier when Megumi, ever the introvert, just looks uncomfortable as she showers affection on his cursed pets. It’s a rare glimpse into Nobara’s softer side—still loud, still extra, but full of unexpected warmth in a very chaotic package.
#6: Nobara’s Relentless Roasting of Yuji’s “Death”
When Yuji returns from the dead after being presumed gone for days, Nobara doesn’t cry. She doesn’t hug him. She punches him in the face. Her greeting? “YOU WERE ALIVE AND YOU DIDN’T SAY ANYTHING, YOU DUMBASS?!” She proceeds to chase him around, throwing fists while berating him for making her worry. It’s comedy through fury, and it’s so on-brand for her. Only Nobara could make a character’s emotional resurrection scene into a slapstick beatdown. And Yuji’s terrified reactions just amplify the laughs.
#5: Her Brutal Honesty at the Kyoto Exchange Event
When the Kyoto students make their dramatic entrance at the Goodwill Event, most of the Tokyo crew plays it cool—except Nobara. She immediately sizes them up, loudly commenting on their weird hairstyles, odd energy, and the suspiciously punchable face of one of them. While everyone else is trying to be diplomatic or wary, Nobara’s internal monologue becomes external, and her complete lack of filter has everyone stunned. She even tells Momo that she looks like a cosplay reject from a magical girl anime. It’s savage, unprovoked, and hysterical. Nobara doesn’t do subtext—she delivers the whole script straight to your face.
#4: Nobara’s Reaction to the Cursed Womb Baby
During the mission in the detention center with Yuji and Megumi, the group comes face-to-face with the grotesque Cursed Womb spirit. While most would be paralyzed by fear or focused on strategy, Nobara’s first reaction is pure disgust. “What the hell is that?!” she shouts, backing away in visible horror. It’s a classic horror-movie-meets-sarcasm moment, and she instantly makes what should be a terrifying reveal into a darkly comedic scene. Her mix of genuine revulsion and furious sass feels so human, it makes the monster encounter weirdly relatable—and weirdly funny.
#3: Her Fashion Meltdown After a Battle
After a particularly rough mission, Nobara limps away bruised but victorious… and furious that her clothes got ruined. “These pants were limited edition! Do you know how hard it is to find Tokyo fashion in this cursed dump?!” she rants, while covered in curse guts. It’s the kind of reaction only Nobara would have—caring more about designer threads than demon blood. Her priorities are always perfectly misaligned, and it’s her ability to remain totally herself—even after brutal battles—that makes her moments so hilariously refreshing.
#2: Nobara and Yuji’s Shopping Spree
In a rare lighthearted detour, Nobara and Yuji get sent to Tokyo for training supplies—and immediately detour into a shopping spree. She pulls him from store to store, trying on hats, demanding fashion opinions, and treating the mission like a runway tour. Yuji, completely overwhelmed, just follows along like a lost puppy. Nobara’s high-energy consumerism is matched only by her passion for arguing over the correct way to wear sunglasses. It’s goofy, offbeat, and somehow makes cursed sorcerers feel like real teenagers for once.
#1: The “Don’t Call Me Ugly” Beatdown
During her battle with the cursed spirit Eso, Nobara is poisoned, bruised, and barely standing—but still roasting her enemy’s mid-fight. When Eso tries to insult her by calling her ugly, she snaps. “Ugly? EXCUSE YOU.” With nails in hand and rage in her voice, she proceeds to wreck him while maintaining eye contact and screaming about confidence and beauty standards. The scene is legendary—not just for the combat, but for Nobara turning an insult into a rallying cry. It’s the moment she declares, “I don’t fight because I’m confident. I’m confident because I fight.” Equal parts epic and comedic, it’s her funniest—and most iconic—moment of all.
Nobara Kugisaki is proof that you can be strong and hilarious. Whether she’s beating curses with a snarl, roasting her friends, or spiraling over fashion, her sharp tongue and unmatched energy bring a unique kind of comedy to Jujutsu Kaisen. She’s more than just comic relief—she’s a chaotic, brilliant storm of personality. And we love every second of it.
