He is a student with the ability to see curses and spirits, which leads him to join the Jujutsu Technical School to combat curses and protect people. His reserved and friendly character contrasts with the emotional burden he carries, the result of his personal tragedies. As he joins the school under the guidance of the charismatic Satoru Gojo, his teacher, Yuta learns to use his technique called 'Mimicry' which gave him the ability to imitate other rituals.