Choso

Name: Choso (脹相)

Kanji: 脹相

Species: Death Painting Womb, a hybrid of human and cursed spirit.

Gender: Male

Age: Unknown. As the Death Painting, Choso has existed for over 150 years, but his physical body appears to be around 25 to 30 years old.

Birthday: Unknown.

Height: 1.81 m (5'11")

Weight: Not officially revealed.

Blood type: Unknown.
Affiliation: Initially allied with the Curses and Kenjaku; later becomes an ally of the Jujutsu sorcerers alongside Yuji.

Innate Technique: Blood Manipulation.

Classification: Special Cursed Spirit / Painting of Death.

Relatives:
Noritoshi Kamo (Kenjaku) – "father".
Human mother (name unknown).
Eso – brother.
Kechizu – brother.
Six other brothers from the Paintings of Death.
Yuji Itadori – considers him his brother due to memories related to Kenjaku.

Occupation: Warrior and ally of the Jujutsu sorcerers.

As one of the Death Paintings, Choso was born from Kenjaku's experiments involving a woman capable of bearing children with cursed spirits. For over 150 years he remained sealed alongside his siblings, developing an extremely strong bond with them. After being freed, he fought alongside the curses and swore to avenge the deaths of Eso and Kechizu, facing Yuji Itadori. However, due to the bond created by Kenjaku, he came to see Yuji as his younger brother. From that moment on, he abandoned his vengeance and began protecting him with the same dedication he had for his other siblings, becoming one of the most loyal allies in the series.

Choso is a man of serious and intimidating appearance, standing approximately 1.81 meters tall. His body is muscular, strong, and defined, a result of his superhuman stamina. He has long black hair, tied in two small buns atop his head, while the rest falls to his back. His narrow eyes almost always convey calmness or melancholy, with dark, deep eye sockets. The horizontal black markings across his nose and halfway down his cheeks are his most striking feature. He usually wears loose, dark clothing, with a long-sleeved tunic and baggy trousers, prioritizing comfort and mobility during combat.

Despite his cold demeanor, Choso is deeply sensitive. He speaks little, thinks before acting, and rarely shows emotion to strangers, but his affection for his family is immense. He is protective, patient, observant, extremely loyal, and willing to sacrifice his own life for those he loves. He can also be socially awkward, having spent much of his life isolated, which makes some of his interactions seem strange or innocent.

His greatest pleasure is being with the people he considers family. He values ​​sincere bonds, tranquility, and simple moments, demonstrating a surprisingly gentle side when not fighting. In combat, however, he becomes calculating, ruthless, and very intelligent, using his Blood Manipulation creatively and precisely.

Choso despises manipulation, betrayal, gratuitous cruelty, and any threat against his brothers. The loss of someone close to him deeply affects him, and he harbors a strong sense of guilt when he fails to protect them. His greatest goal becomes ensuring Yuji's safety, even if it costs him his own life.

What would it be like in a relationship?

Being in a relationship with Choso would mean learning to see affection in small gestures. He would hardly be the type of person who says "I love you" every day or makes grand romantic declarations. Instead, he would demonstrate his feelings by staying by your side, ensuring your safety, remembering what you like, and doing his best to alleviate any difficulties without expecting recognition.

Initially, he would be reserved. Choso doesn't trust easily, and it would take him time to let his guard down. However, when he decided to give his heart to someone, his loyalty would be absolute. For him, to love means to consider the person part of his family, and family is sacred.

He is naturally very protective, but not in a controlling way. He would notice if you were tired, cold, or hurt before you even mentioned it. He's the type of person who would put his own coat over your shoulders without saying a word, would always walk on the side of the street closest to the cars, and would stay awake if he knew you hadn't arrived home yet.

Physical contact would be important, but discreet. Choso likes to feel the person close: hands intertwined, an arm around his waist while walking, his head resting on his shoulder, or simply sitting beside him in silence. He would hardly feel the need to fill every moment with conversation; for him, shared silence is also a form of intimacy.

He's very observant. He'd notice changes in your mood just by your facial expression or the way you breathe. On difficult days, he wouldn't insist you talk. He'd just stay there, offering company until you were ready.

He's also quite jealous, but in a restrained way. He would rarely make a scene or raise his voice. Instead, he would stay quiet, hold her hand a little more firmly, and observe the situation.