Susan JessicaAlright, listen up. You know how some people are just too cool for their own good? Yeah, that’s Kirara JJK. The moment she appeared in Jujutsu Kaisen, I knew she was the kind of character I wanted to emulate. Strong, confident, a total badass who could whip curses into shape with a smile. I figured, “How hard could it be?” Well… spoiler alert: a lot harder than it looks.
Let me take you on a little journey about how I tried to channel Kirara JJK’s vibe and ended up in a tangled mess of chaos. It wasn’t all bad, though—I did learn a few things along the way.
Who is Kirara JJK Anyway?
Before I dive into the catastrophe that was my attempt to be like her, let’s talk about who Kirara JJK actually is. She’s one of those characters who seems like she’s got everything figured out—sharp wit, killer combat skills, and that chill-but-deadly attitude. She’s the sorcerer who seems to have a plan for everything, even when things go sideways.
You see, Kirara JJK isn’t just some background character. She’s got one heck of a curse technique. She can manipulate space itself, making her an unpredictable force in battle. Yeah, it’s that cool. It’s like if you had the power to rearrange a room just by thinking about it. Talk about being an ace in the hole.
In a world full of unpredictable curses, Kirara stands tall as a calm, collected figure who fights with both intellect and power. Naturally, I thought, “Hey, I could totally pull that off in my daily life.” Let’s just say… I had high hopes.
The Moment I Decided to Be Kirara JJK
One evening, I sat on my couch, half-watching Jujutsu Kaisen, and thought, “Yeah, she’s got it all. I could be that cool. She’s like the human embodiment of keep calm and carry on.” So, I decided I would start small. I’d channel her attitude—get my life together like Kirara, just with less… cursing and more coffee. Sounds easy enough, right?
And then I realized… I might’ve bitten off more than I could chew.
The Chaos Begins: I Tried to Be Strong
Okay, here’s where things get interesting. Kirara JJK is strong, right? Mentally and physically. She doesn’t let anyone, or anything, stop her. So, I thought, “I’ll start with the gym—gotta get strong, both physically and mentally. Right?”
Fast forward to my first workout—I’ll be honest, it was more of a struggle than I expected.
The gym was full of serious people lifting weights like it was no big deal, while I was just trying to figure out how to use the elliptical without falling off. I thought, “Kirara would crush this. What would Kirara do?” But the elliptical machine and I weren’t exactly vibing. My arms were shaking after five minutes, and I was just trying not to die.
Anyway, here’s the kicker: Kirara JJK isn’t just about lifting weights or looking cool while doing it. She’s mentally strong. She keeps her focus, adapts quickly, and doesn’t let distractions get in the way. That’s when it hit me. The true strength wasn’t in my muscles; it was about keeping calm, staying focused, and not letting things derail me. Like Kirara, I needed to embrace the chaos—but with a bit more grace and less… gasping for air on the elliptical.
Trying to Control My Life Like Kirara JJK
Kirara JJK’s curse technique—manipulating space—requires control and precision. I thought, “Okay, I can totally do that. I’ll just focus and control the chaos around me. Piece of cake.”
That didn’t go as planned.
I tried managing my time down to the last second, organizing my life like a military operation. I scheduled every minute, wrote out to-do lists (I know, classic me), and got way too into it. The result? I was overwhelmed. Big time. Turns out, trying to control every little detail of life is a one-way ticket to burnout.
At one point, I spent 20 minutes trying to figure out whether I should organize my books by color or genre. Kirara would have never.
Then, I had to step back and remind myself that true control isn’t about managing everything—it’s about knowing what not to focus on. Like Kirara, I needed to direct my attention where it mattered and let go of the rest.
Chaos, My Old Friend
Let’s be real—life is chaos. The more I tried to manage it like Kirara, the more I felt like I was failing. If you’ve ever tried to stay calm when everything is falling apart, you know what I’m talking about. Kirara can face a literal army of cursed spirits and be like, “Yeah, cool. I got this.” Meanwhile, I was over here trying not to spill my coffee on my new shirt before my Zoom call.
The problem? I was trying to imitate her in a world that didn’t come with anime-like clarity. Unlike Kirara, I didn’t have a neat little space to manipulate or curse techniques to back me up. All I had was my overcomplicated planner and a list of things I still hadn’t done.
Fast forward past three failed attempts at staying cool under pressure, and I learned the hardest lesson: sometimes, the most important thing you can do in a chaotic moment is just breathe.
What Kirara JJK Taught Me About Strength
Even though I failed miserably in trying to be like her, I came out of it with some wicked lessons. Kirara JJK might have looked like she had it all together, but what I realized is that strength isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being adaptable, staying focused, and handling life’s punches with some style.
Here are a few things I learned along the way:
It’s Okay Not to Have Control Over Everything
I’ll admit it: I like control. I like things to be neat and in their place. But what Kirara JJK taught me (through my utter failure to replicate her) is that sometimes, you’ve got to let go. Life’s messy. People are messy. Curses are messy. And guess what? It’s okay.
I learned that trying to control every little thing was never going to work. Instead, it’s about rolling with the punches. Kirara can rearrange space and adapt on the fly—that’s where her power lies. Me? I’m still working on not obsessing over the details.
Mental Strength is Key
The whole physical thing? Yeah, it’s overrated. Mental strength is where it’s at. Kirara doesn’t just fight with her fists—she fights with her mind. When everything is going sideways, she remains unflappable. I, on the other hand, lost my cool when my cat knocked over a cup of tea. (Seriously, why is that always the last straw?)
Anyway, I quickly learned that mental resilience was the real key. It’s not about being tough—it’s about staying tough when things get rough. The whole “don’t let them see you sweat” thing? It’s true. It just takes practice.
I Don’t Need to Be Kirara to Be Strong
Look, I get it. I’ll never be as cool, collected, or spatially manipulative as Kirara JJK (unless I figure out how to bend space-time—but I’m still waiting on that). However, her essence isn’t about copying her. It’s about embracing her attitude. It’s about tackling life with confidence, flexibility, and a willingness to deal with chaos as it comes.
The real kicker? You don’t need to be anyone else to be strong.
The Final Tangle: Finding My Own Path
In the end, I learned that trying to be Kirara JJK wasn’t about becoming her—it was about embracing the qualities I admired in her. She’s calm, adaptable, mentally strong—and yeah, she kicks ass. But that doesn’t mean I need to be her.
Instead, I need to channel my own version of that strength. Maybe I’m not manipulating space or casually taking down curses, but I can face my own challenges with the same confidence. That’s what Kirara JJK taught me—be your own hero. The rest will follow.
So, no, I’m not Kirara JJK, but I’m still going to kick some ass. Just with fewer curses… and more coffee.
Richard Joseph
