As a prequel to Jujutsu Kaisen, this manga does everything it needs to and nothing really more. While not incredibly engaging it delivers a small mini-arc that is all together serviceable and enjoyable. The art is similar in quality to the main manga, that is to say not entirely impressive, but quirky in its own way.

The characters within the piece are enjoyable enough, though the over powered teacher figure feels slightly bland compared to his decently diverse students. The manga follows pretty standard character archetypes from shonen manga of the past. What comes most to mind is Bleach in how the villain and the monsters are stylized as. Though I did get an odd feeling of Gantz on occasion that wasn't all together unwelcome.

While the story wasn't the most engaging it could have been. I came out of it feeling satisfied I knew more knowledge that could be helpful when reading the main series.