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Analyzing Yuji Itadori's Character Development in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1: A Hero's Journey Approach Firja Adica; aisah chairuna salsabila; shofi dianra zahra Damanik; Qazka Tabita Ritonga; Fikry Prastya Syahputra
Journal of Innovative and Creativity Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/joecy.v5i2.1286

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This study analyzes the character development of Yuji Itadori in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 through the lens of Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey framework. The aim is to explore how Itadori's transformation reflects contemporary themes of heroism and the moral dilemmas faced by young people today. Using a qualitative research design, the study focuses on selected episodes (1-24), employing thematic analysis to identify key moments in Itadori's journey. The findings reveal that Itadori evolves from a reluctant high school student into a determined hero, grappling with identity and responsibility. By the end of Season 1, he embodies the essence of modern heroism, emphasizing that true strength lies in protecting loved ones. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of character development in anime and highlights the relevance of traditional narrative frameworks in contemporary storytelling.
The Social Functions of “It’s Giving” as Internet Slang on X Salwa Naila Humaira; Fasya Ayudhea; Aisah Chairuna Salsabila; Firja Adica; Rahmadsyah Rangkuti
Sintaks: Jurnal Bahasa & Sastra Indonesia Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Medan Resource Center

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/sin.v6i2.2357

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Digital slang on social media often conveys evaluations through brief, context-dependent expressions. This study examines the social functions of “it’s giving” and its use in English-language posts on X. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, it analyzes 15 publicly available posts purposively selected because they contain the expression and provide sufficient context for interpretation. Guided by Allan and Burridge’s (2006) account of slang functions, the analysis considers textual content and, when necessary, accompanying visuals. The findings identify “to express impression” as the function most clearly represented: users employ the expression to characterize people, objects, appearances, and situations through concise descriptions, evaluations, and associations. The posts also draw on cultural and visual references, personal reactions, evaluative interpretations, and humorous or image-dependent contexts; these patterns are distinguished from the theoretical function categories. Interpretation often depends on the expression’s relationship to surrounding language, shared cultural knowledge, and visual content. Given the small, purposively selected sample, the findings provide a contextual description rather than a general account of all uses on X.