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Just a year after Jujutsu Kaisen ended serialization, Gege Akutami announced his latest manga, Mojuro. After a few sneak peeks at the upcoming release, fans were convinced that it might be related to Jjk. Those speculations have now come true with Akutami himself admitting that the latest series is actually a sequel spinoff of Jujutsu Kaisen.

Mojuro is set to debut on September 8 in Weekly Shonen Jump and is being illustrated by Yuji Iwasaki. It is set to be a short-term sequel spinoff, which might be serialized for 6 months.

Is Mojuro Gege Akutami’s Attempt at Covering His Failures? Gege Akutami’s Mojuro manga is a sequel spinoff to Jjk...

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Teaser Review(Photo Credit –YouTube)

The makers of Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 teaser have finally dropped it after a long wait. The Mappa series, based on Gege Akutami’s manga, is one of the most popular anime shows of the present time. Fans waited with bated breath for news on this upcoming season, which is The Culling Game arc. Keep scrolling for our reviews on the teaser.

Decoding the Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Teaser

It is a one-minute and 55-second teaser featuring the characters who will play an essential role this season. The teaser shows Yuta Okkotsu’s dominating presence clashing with Yuji Itadori, the current protagonist of the series.

Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen has captivated the anime and manga industry with breathtaking action, charismatic characters, and intricate world‑building elements. However, the story also has a lot of plot holes that the mangaka couldn’t address before the Jujutsu Kaisen narrative reached its conclusion in September last year.

These plot holes are the only negative element of the narrative that stopped Jujutsu Kaisen from being a perfect story in every aspect. There were many intriguing plot lines that were introduced in terms of character development, introductions, and dramatic twists, but they were never explicitly addressed, which made it frustrating for fans.

There are 10 plot holes that remain glaringly obvious even after the story ended. These plot holes make Jujutsu Kaisen feel incomplete and leave a huge stain on the legacy of the franchise that amassed a huge fan following over the years.

10. Cursed Energy Origins and Mechanisms Cursed...

Let’s be honest: anime is awesome. Swords, spirits, slow-burning romances, crazy battles, high school drama, you name it. But even with all its greatness, anime has one obvious problem it still can’t shake: writing men and women who actually sound like real people, especially when they’re in the same story together.

Too often, anime sticks to tired roles: the passionate boy chasing glory, and the girl cheering from the sidelines, getting fridged, or floating around as a mystery. But then Hayao Miyazaki and Makoto Shinkai came along, and they said: “What if we just treated both like human beings?” And oh boy, did they deliver.

Anime’s Common Shortcomings: Boys with Goals, Girls as Support

If you’ve watched a lot of anime, you’ve probably seen it: a passionate, driven boy who wants to be the best at something: demon slaying, magic, music, you name it.

When fans think about Jujutsu Kaisen, all the spectacle and attention are stolen by a single character. Contrary to what one might expect, it is not the main character, Yuji Itadori, but Satoru Gojo.

Gojo is arguably one of the most intriguing and appealing characters in all of anime history. His demeanor, strength, and charisma all command a certain sense of worship that far surpasses any other character in Jujutsu Kaisen.

In Jujutsu Kaisen, there is another character whose aura arguably eclipses even Satoru’s. This character was incredibly powerful and had limitless potential, yet was given barely any screen time. That man is none other than Toji Fushiguro.

Toji’s aura was fit for a main character

Toji Fushiguro is the father of Megumi Fushiguro. He has a legendary past. Despite being one of the members of the Three Great Clans (Zenin), famed for being skilled sorcerers, Toji did not have any curse-related powers.

Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the most popular shonen series ever. Be it the action-packed storyline, gripping narrative, a range of layered characters, or the twists and turns that await at every turn, Akutami’s series excels in every aspect. However, the problem with fame is that it brings comparisons in its tow.

As it stands, Jujutsu Kaisen has been compared to death to many of its predecessors ever since it started airing. While many have been pointing out the similarities between Gege Akutami’s series and Naruto, the biggest comparison it has been facing is undoubtedly Bleach.

Rightfully so, as the mangaka themselves have noted that they took inspiration from Tite Kubo’s series. Interestingly, though, what many might have missed out on is that Akutami might have been stealing ideas from another source throughout the length of their series. That source is, of course, Jujutsu Kaisen itself.

The 27th edition of the Far East Film Festival (Feff) in Udine, Italy, concluded this weekend with China’s “Her Story” taking home the Golden Mulberry award, marking a significant triumph for female filmmakers at the event.

Director Yihui Shao’s box office hit claimed the festival’s top honor, awarded by audience votes, while Hong Kong’s “The Last Dance – Extended Version” by Anselm Chan secured the Silver Mulberry. Mainland China dominated the podium as director Yin Lichuan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” rounded out the winners with the Crystal Mulberry.

This year’s results highlighted gender equality in Asian cinema, with two of the three top prizes awarded to female directors from mainland China. The victories came as part of a festival edition that organizers described as “particularly attentive to social issues.”

The festival, which ran from April 24 to May 2 at Udine’s Teatro Nuovo and Visionario venues,...

Chinese comedy-drama Her Story scooped the Golden Mulberry for best film at the Far East Film Festival (Feff) in Udine, Italy.

Shao Yihui’s feminist feature is about a single mother and her friendship with a new female neighbour, which proved a major box office hit when released in China last November, grossing nearly $100m.

Scroll down for full list of winners

Feff’s top awards are decided by a public vote and saw the Silver Mulberry go to the extended version of The Last Dance, Anselm Chan’s funeral rites drama that ranks as Hong Kong’s biggest local film of all time.

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoilers for the Jujutsu Kaisen manga!!!

Gege Akutami divided the Jujutsu Kaisen fandom in two when the results of the infamous Gojo vs Sukuna fight became clear. Not only because of Gojo’s defeat, but also because of the way he lost to Sukuna. Mostly because Gojo didn’t only observe and train to fight him, but he also stated numerous times that he could take on the King of Curses.

As such, seeing the “strongest” falling to such disgrace became quite a blow for the fandom. However, the result should have been pretty predictable if one paid attention to the fight.

Especially since the mangaka applied the logic of the Jujutsu Kaisen universe to the maximum during that fight. Unfortunately, many fans failed to notice it at first.

Gege Akutami applied Jujutsu Kaisen’s logic in a genius way to explain Gojo’s loss...

Does Jujutsu Kaisen’s Megumi & Tsumiki Draw Inspiration From Bleach’s Byakuya & Rukia? (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Tucked beneath Jujutsu Kaisen’s cursed battles and supernatural disruption lies a heartbeat shaped by something older and deeply rooted in another titan of the shonen world. While Gege Akutami has never hidden his admiration for Bleach, the threads of inspiration run deeper than flashy fight choreography and spirit-based power systems.

Among all the nods to Tite Kubo’s legacy, one of the most poignant mirrors is in the bond between Megumi Fushiguro and his step-sister Tsumiki, which is a dynamic quietly echoing that of Byakuya and Rukia from Bleach.

Some tid-bits:

★ Sukuna targeting Megumi & Gojo’s death were planned from the beginning

★ Megumi caring about his sister is based on Rukia’s relationship with her brother from Bleach

★ In original storyboard, Utahime is also present in the page where Gojo gave the big grin pic.

Jujutsu Kaisen is undoubtedly one of the most beloved stories in modern Shonen. Even after it has ended, fans continue discussing its characters and story. While the author’s narrative choices are debatable, none can disagree that the story has some of the best-written characters in Shonen.

Instead of focusing on well-worn archetypes, the author focuses on creating morally ambiguous and complex characters and provides them with hidden depths and unconventional philosophies that Shonen is not used to seeing.

Itadori Yuji talks to Aoi Todo from Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 | Credits: Studio Mappa

While they blur the lines between heroism and villainy with a few characters, with a few others, they develop philosophies that are hard to digest. This makes Akutami’s characters some of the most complex characters in Shonen.

The Duality of Jujutsu Kaisen’s heroes and villains Suguru Geto from Jujutsu Kaisen 0 The Movie | Credits: Studio Mappa

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Even if you don’t necessarily agree with it, Demon Slayer does have many reasons why it broke so many records in both anime and manga. Mixed with Ufotable’s otherworldly animation and insane choreography, the series has arguably the best animation to ever exist.

However, while one may think that animation is all it has, sorry to disappoint you, but even Demon Slayer‘s narrative shines at moments where other series pale in comparison. It especially threw off one boring anime trope that some other anime seems like it can’t exist without, especially Jujutsu Kaisen.

Tanjiro and Nezuko from Demon Slayer | Credit: Studio Ufotable

So what is it, you may wonder? There is no “chosen one” in Demon Slayer! Each character holds equal weightage to the actual plot and never feels way too overpowered to a fault.

Demon Slayer doesn’t have the curse of “chosen one” characters as in Jujutsu Kaisen

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Ryomen Sukuna is referred to as the strongest sorcerer in Jujutsu Kaisen's history. During his life, he became known as the King of Curses after slaying the Golden Age of Jujutsu sorcerers. Now, having survived the consequences of time thanks to a technique that let him split his soul into twenty indestructible fingers, Sukuna returned to the modern age of sorcerers when his finger is eaten by the series's protagonist Yuji Itadori.

As the primary antagonist, Sukuna began to gain a lot of traction as more of his character was developed. While fans began to understand that the King of Curses would not be like other sealed demons in the protagonists, he remained hostile towards Yuji and his allies. Becoming the final villain of the manga, Sukuna's power, tactical intellect, exciting techniques, and twisted personality garnered him legions of fans. Now that Jujutsu Kaisen has finished and Sukuna's final fate has finally been revealed,...

Whenever a manga’s ending divides fans, it leads to a group of fans who are extremely disappointed and start thinking about the many ways the ending could have been better. Then, an inevitable trend follows: they start popping up with fan endings.

Nobara Kugisaki’s death in the anime | Credit: Mappa Studio

There is nothing wrong with fan fiction; it is the freedom afforded to the fans by the authors, but when it comes to endings, they are often better off left alone. The alternate conclusions created by readers who dislike the author’s choices are usually off when it comes to narrative flow, tying up loose ends, and aiming for a fairy tale ending.

But this is not easily achieved just by believing they can craft a “better” conclusion. Writing is a skill that is honed through years of experience, the series which should have been put to...

Jujutsu Kaisen's Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto have a complicated and inevitably tragic relationship. As two of the jujutsu world's most gifted sorcerers, their natural talent wielding cursed energy earned them both Special Grade status when they were still in school. As the best of the best that Jujutsu High had to offer, Gojo and Geto organically developed a healthy rivalry and close relationship during the missions they were forced to take together.

Despite the powerful bond they shared, there were always ideological and philsophical differences between Geto and Gojo when it came to their worldview. Eventually, events that were beyond their control as young, immature Jujutsu Sorcerers would drive their beliefs to logical extremes and lead the pair down very different paths. Satoru Gojo would continue to use his strength to foster the next generation of Jujutsu Sorcerers, while Suguru Geto would go on to become the man...

During Covid-19, many Japanese communities organized fireworks to cheer people up and strengthen the collective spirit while being isolated. Emiko Hiramatsu, an industry veteran and regular writer for Yoji Yamada, uses this as a premise to tell a heartwarming story about her hometown, Kurashiki.

The Tales of Kurashiki is screening at Osaka Asian Film Festival

After her husband destroys her paintings, Natsuko leaves behind her family and heads for the big city to continue her art. Not only does she leave behind her daughter Beniko and her autistic brother Kyosuke but also an unfinished family portrait. Years later, Beniko aims to be accepted into an Arts college. Obsessed with the unfinished piece of art by her mother, she is determined to submit the once-finished version as an application work. However, her determination is hindered by her alcoholic father and her sense of responsibility for her brother.

The second storyline is...

Does anyone have more main character energy than Konosuba 's core cast? Apparently yes! Meet the adventuring party going toe to toe with Kazuma's party in the two-part Ova now screening in Japanese cinemas. While we got a glimpse at them in the Ova trailer, we now have names and voices to go with the faces: From left to right, we have the suspiciously-named: Ozuma voiced by Tetsu Inada (Endeavor in My Hero Academia ) Acua voiced by Manaka Iwami (Akane Kurokawa in Oshi no Ko ) Megumi voiced by Rumi Okubo (Memcho in Oshi no Ko ) Luckless voiced by Ayako Kawasumi (Altria Pendragon in the Fate/ series) Related: Konosuba's Misadventures Will Continue in New Anime Sequel Based on the light novels by Natsume Akatsuki and Kurone Mishima, the third season of  Konosuba -God's blessing on this wonderful world!  has Takaomi Kanasaki as series director and Yujiro Abe ( Kaguya-sama: Love...

Netflix is adapting Devil May Cry into an anime, and fans are actually really hyped up about it! This long-awaited anime version of Capcom’s legendary action video game is being released on April 3, 2025.

Dante from Devil May Cry anime. | Credit: Studio Mir

What makes it even more special is that it’ll feature one of the last performances of Kevin Conroy, the legendary voice of Batman in Batman: The Animated Series, and countless other DC projects. Conroy, who sadly passed away in November 2022 at 66, is gonna be voicing VP Baines, a new character introduced in this adaptation.

Kevin Conroy’s final performance in Devil May Cry anime: A last gift to fans

Kevin Conroy’s reputation as a voice actor is unparalleled. Best recognized for defining the voice of Batman for more than three decades, his deep, commanding tone became the gold standard for the character. Moreover, his influence...

Few anime characters command as much respect as Jujutsu Kaisen'sSatoru Gojo, and a recent fan animation has given fans the perfect reminder of why he is one of the greatest. The breathtaking short brings Gojo’s final use of Hollow Purple to life in stunning detail, showcasing the immense power that makes him nearly untouchable in the world of Jujutsu Kaisen. With dynamic visuals and a heart-pounding recreation of his ultimate technique, this animation cements his status as a legendary force in anime.

But Gojo is not just about raw power, his complexity as a character is what truly makes him stand out. He is not just the strongest sorcerer in Jujutsu Kaisen, Gojo is an enjoyable mix of charisma, arrogance, and deep-seated responsibility. His journey, filled with triumph and tragedy, has made him an unforgettable figure in modern anime. With this fan animation reigniting discussion about his Hollow Purple,...

Since debuting in 2018, Jujutsu Kaisen has become one of the most popular anime franchises of the 21st century. Thanks to the success of Jjk: 0 and many other factors, Jujutsu Kaisen was the best-selling manga in both 2021 and 2022. However, none of this would have been possible were it not for the series' iconic antagonist, Ryomen Sukuna. After becoming the world's strongest jujutsu sorcerer many centuries before the events of Jujutsu Kaisen, Sukuna transformed himself into twenty cursed objects, allowing him to be reincarnated inside the body of the series' protagonist, Yuji Itadori.

While Yuji's body is usually able to resist Sukuna's will, the villain is still extremely dangerous at all times. As the strongest jujutsu sorcerer in history, Ryomen Sukuna is capable of performing incredible displays of cursed energy usage. His strength is evident as early as the Fearsome Womb Arc when he effortlessly defeats a Special Grade-level Curse, during...

Final arcs in shonen manga are very divisive among their fanbases. Even if the ending to a popular series sticks to the landing, the road to getting there can feel overwhelming. Contrived plot points, unexplained new powers, and shifting focus between several characters can fatigue readers who want their favorite series to end on a high note. This problem has become much more apparent in recent years, as many long-running shonen manga end.

With an acclaimed manga series like Naruto wrapping up its original story, it puts pressure on other creators to give their titles a farewell that's just as grand. Unfortunately, many series can still have endings that are rushed, anyway. The author may be suffering from health issues that force them to wrap up the series early or may be forced to wrap the series earlier than they intended. Whatever the reason, these final arcs have been downgraded...

Quick LinksThe Main Heroes of Jjk Are Compelling for Different ReasonsThe Main Villains of Jjk Include Both Curses and SorcerersTokyo Jujutsu High Features Several Strong CharactersKyoto Jujutsu High Is as Impressive as Its Sister SchoolThe Faculty Members of Jujutsu Schools Are ExceptionalThe Culling Game Will Introduce Dozens of New Characters

Jujutsu Kaisen has some of the best fights and one of the most interesting power systems in Shonen anime today. However, what really makes it stand out from the crowd is its endearing and relatable cast of characters. Interestingly, there is no single Jjk main character. On the contrary, the entire cast is fleshed out in a way that makes even the characters with the least screen time feel like living, breathing people.

It’s not just the heroes either — Jjk often gives its villains just as much growth and backstory as the protagonists. This humanizes even the inhuman curses,...

After a string of consistently exciting battles, heart-wrenching plot twists, and controversial reports of overworked staff, Jujutsu Kaisen’s highly anticipated and acclaimed second season reached its conclusion, but not without leaving a few fans wondering what it all meant. Season 2's first few episodes covered Gojo’s Past Arc, also known as the Hidden Inventory/Premature Death Arc. This laid the groundwork necessary for the second narrative, the Shibuya Incident, to succeed as well as it did. The anime is already looking to the future, with the final episode of Season 2 hinting heavily at a complete overhaul of the current structure of jujutsu society in upcoming arcs.

Unlike the action-packed ending that usually concludes battle-focused arcs like Shibuya, Jujutsu Kaisen’s Season 2 finale seemed more focused on setting up The Culling Game, the series’ next arc. Kenjaku, the sorcerer masquerading as Suguru Geto ended up being the focal point of most of the episode,...

Mappa is one of the top-tier animation giants in the anime industry that gave us iconic series. From Chainsaw Man to Kids on the Slope, they worked on a diverse range of anime. It was only after Jujutsu Kaisen that their finesse was spotlighted, but the anime might have to wait for its third season.

Megumi, Nobara and Yuji in a still from Jujutsu Kaisen | Credit: Mappa

Mainly because the studio is all set to release Shinichiro Watanabe’s upcoming series. The Cowboy Bebop animator is back with yet another banger and it looks surprising in most senses. As for third season’s prolonged release, I see no issues with the delay and here’s why.

Mappa’s delay of Jujutsu Kaisen’s third season is valid

Looking back, Mappa produced some of my favorite anime including Kids on the Slope, Terror in Resonance as well as Chainsaw Man. Their...

Satoru Gojo was introduced as the "Strongest Sorcerer" in the world of Jujutsu Kaisen. After a bombastic entry in the first episode, trouncing Ryomen Sukuna, Gojo quickly became Jjk's poster boy. As the seasons and manga went on, more and more fans became enamored by his personality, strength, design, and character, not to mention Gojo's special fondness for preserving and nurturing the next generation of Jujutsu sorcerers.

Now that Jjk has finished its manga run, and all the character statuses have been confirmed, fans have been desperate to know what happens to Gojo at the end of the series. Sukuna and Kenjaku's deaths were a blessing, but their actions also devastated Jujutsu society. Gojo's dreams of changing the world were a hallmark of his character arc, so even his death shouldn't have prevented his proteges from carrying his legacy forward.

Updated on February 27, 2024, by Ajay Aravind: Gojo quickly became one...

In the world of Jujutsu Kaisen, jujutsu sorcerers have a wide range of cursed techniques and abilities. In addition, they have access to numerous cursed tools that can be used in conjunction with their Innate Techniques. All things considered, however, the ability to use a Domain Expansion separates the most powerful jujutsu sorcerers from their average colleagues. The term for Domain Expansion in Japanese is Ryoiki Tenkai, which loosely translates to "expansion of territory."

Fans truly understood the power of a Domain Expansion when Satoru Gojo was fighting Jogo; like Yuji Itadori, they were amazed at the sheer level of complexity involved in constructing and maintaining such a refined technique. Domain Expansion is an elaborate ability that can be confusing to understand, so it's necessary to dive deep into the lore behind it in order to fully enjoy the action-packed sequences more in Jjk.

Updated on February 21, 2025, by Ajay Aravind:...

Jujutsu Kaisen might be cursed by its ending but it sure has one advantage over most Shonen series. In many Shonen genre anime, the female characters are heavily s*xualized, serve no purpose beyond being a love interest, or aren’t utilized to their full potential. Gege Akutami, however, wrote the opposite.

Nobara and Maki from Jujutsu Kaisen. [Credit: Mappa]

There’s a reason why the anime community targets the female characters and it’s essentially because of fans lacking media literacy and how the mangaka treat their arcs. They either portray them as weak characters or are stuck in a love triangle for the male character’s affection. Nuance is just lost.

Gege Akutami broke this formula. Most of the women don’t see each other as competition. The more prominent characters are incredibly nuanced and very independent. While some of the women can be quite controversial, Nobara Kugisaki and...

Jujutsu Kaisen and Solo Leveling are both extremely popular anime. They are powerhouses among the modern anime series, with millions of fans worldwide. Yet, when it comes down to it, they struggle with the same fundamental issue of focusing on their protagonists.

A scene from Solo Leveling Season 2. | Credit: A-1 Pictures

Jujutsu Kaisen is a narrative with rich characters, lore, and development. So much so that the protagonist himself feels secondary to the narrative. The anime has faced a lot of criticism for sidelining Yuji Itadori in favor of not one but many side characters.

Characters like Gojo Satoru and Sukuna steal the spotlight and feel much more alive than Yuji, who seems to develop very little throughout. On the contrary, we have Solo Leveling, which does the exact opposite, making everything revolve around Jinwoo, the protagonist, without giving the side characters many chances to develop.

Jujutsu Kaisen’s mistake...

Quick LinksYuta Okkostu's Character Preceded Jujutsu Kaisen ItselfYuta Defeated Suguru Geto & Set Rika FreeYuta's Important Role Continues to Shift Throughout JJKYuta's Versatile Abilities Make Him a Formidable SorcererYuta Plays a Significant Role Against the King of Curses

Since his debut appearance in the prequel film Jujutsu Kaisen: 0, the character Yuta Okkotsu quickly rose as a fan favorite despite having no other role outside the film. Since the movie, fans of Yuta have been awaiting his return to theJujutsu Kaisen anime, a detail that was highly anticipated for Season 2. Now that he's finally back, he's one of the most important characters with a lot for Yuji and his allies to learn about and understand.

As the protagonist of the prequel film, Yuta has a full backstory of his own that viewers already know about. He's a heroic Jujutsu Sorcerer with a heart of gold and an impressive skillset of abilities and techniques.

Toji Fushiguro's poor childhood isn't new information to Jujutsu Kaisen fans — it's actually the reason behind all the parallels between him and Maki Zenin. Both grew up without Cursed Energy in one of the most influential clans in Jujutsu society, causing them to be disgraced and mistreated by their own family: the Zenins. Although Toji Fushiguro's age remains unknown, Maki wasn't the only family member whom he had a connection to.

His son, Megumi Fushiguro, knew very little of his parents, but his actions already echoed those of his father's. The Culling Game brought out a darker side to the young Fushiguro, likely because of his rocky upbringing and everything he's been through up until that point. Instead of saving his son from suffering the same tragic childhood, Toji Fushiguro passed the traumatic Zenin cycle of hate down to Megumi. That said, this doesn't necessarily mean that Megumi will perpetuate his father's example.

Jujutsu Kaisen is one of Shonen Jump's most beloved series. With its 2020 anime adaptation,the series has only become more popular. It revolves around Yuji Itadori, an athletic high schooler who ends up joining the school's occult club. Yuji accidentally stumbles upon the supernatural world after releasing a cursed spirit by introducing a mysterious artifact.

In a world of terrifying curses and powerful sorcerers, it should come as no surprise that there is a hierarchy of strength in Jjk. Unlike many other shonen series which emphasize hard work above all else, though, many of Jjk's strongest characters, like Satoru Gojo or the Disaster Curses, are as powerful as they are by birthright alone. Jujutsu Kaisen is full of powerful characters, but no matter how hard most of them try, they'll never be able to surpass the series' strongest Jujutsu Sorcerers and Cursed Spirits.

Updated on February 17, 2025 by Ari Night:...

Manhwas are taking the internet by storm and Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint is no exception to that. The popular webtoon stands top-tier in many ways, especially through its well-paced plot, characters, and impressive world-building.

Other than that, it offers novelty in terms of its perspectives. While most manhwas are centered around cliche tropes of power, Sing Shong makes the most of these tropes by twisting it completely. There is, however, a standalone aspect that makes it superior to most new-age series.

Megumi, Nobara, and Yuji in a still from the anime | Credit: Mappa

Where most series abandon their key elements, the series makes the most of it. Apart from using common tropes, Sing Shong renders it unique by interplaying this key element within the plot. The author’s approach is what makes the series superior to other series.

In retrospect, Sakamoto Days failed miserably to do justice to its core elements.

Netflix has added a trio of unscripted series to its Japanese slate.

Final Draft, Badly in Love and Welcome Now, Get Lost were announced at a Next on Netflix event today, and will sit on a Netflix Japan slate for this year also comprising the likes of Romantics Anonymous, 10Dance and Alice in Borderland Season 3.

Final Draft is billed as Netflix’s first survival reality series and will feature former professional athletes, who seek to knock the others out of the game by competing in a series of near-impossible competitions that take them to the brink. The winner of a 30 million yen prize will use the money to fund a second career. Show is from The Far Eastern TV Entertainment Inc. and the showrunner is Kazuaki Hasimoto.

Badly in Love comes from Megumi, and is billed as a “wildly authentic romance reality show” in which outsiders, who love their friends and hometowns,...

Netflix has unveiled its Japanese content slate for 2025, headlined by “Last Samurai Standing,” a period drama featuring 300 samurai warriors gathered at Tenryuji Temple in Kyoto, lured by the promise of a 100 billion yen prize. The series stars Junichi Okada, who serves as lead actor, producer and action choreographer.

“When most people think about samurai, they think about this very glamorous period in Japanese history,” says Netflix Japan content head Kaata Sakamoto. “But what a lot of people don’t realize is that, towards the end of the Edo period, the samurai lost a lot of their glamour and their power. ‘Last Samurai Standing’ is about what would happen if these warriors — the toughest and best in Japan — all of a sudden became common people and had to fight for their lives. Think ‘Shōgun’ meets ‘Squid Game.'”

The streaming giant’s lineup includes “Alice in Borderland” returning for its third season in September,...

Jujutsu Kaisen is a universal hit, and is often classified as being part of shōnen anime’s “Dark Trio”, along with Chainsaw Man and Hell’s Paradise. Sporting iconic characters such as Sukuna and Gojo, who have been mentioned in popular songs like Megan Thee Stallion’s “Otaku Hot Girl”, and quotable one-liners such as “Nah, I’d win”, there’s no question that Jujutsu Kaisen has pop-culture in a chokehold.

Jujutsu Kaisen’s exceptional storytelling, top-tier animation and well-written characters contributed to its roaring success. However, the series isn’t without its flaws. Gege Akutami has received a lot of backlash from fans, resulting from storyline inconsistencies, underdeveloped characters and character deaths. Akutami has made many questionable decisions in Jujutsu Kaisen, with the most obvious being the mistreatment of the characters.

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Jjk’s ending left an...

Throughout its run from March 5, 2018 to September 30, 2024, Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen climbed the ranks to become the top manga series in the shonen genre. JJk's week-to-week popularity exceeded even longtime staples like One Piece and Boruto, solidifying its place as manga royalty. Jujutsu Kaisen ended with a solid argument for being one of the greatest manga of all time, but its ending also left an empty space for fans who followed the series week to week. Luckily, there are plenty of dark, bloody action and unforgettable MCs to follow among Jjk's contemporaries.

Jujutsu Kaisen is best known for its lovable cast of characters, brutal fight scenes, and complex power system. Jjk’s influence over shonen manga has made the landscape ripe with plenty of dark shonen series to fill its role. From Undead Unluck to Chainsaw Man, there are innumerable excellent manga series out there to enjoy, but a...

In most anime shows, the spotlight shines the brightest on the main character, focusing on their journey of growth, redemption, power, etc. However, there are some series that feature strong anime side-characters who can effortlessly steal the show, even outshining the heroes and becoming fan favorites.

Whether through their heartbreaking backstories, unique abilities, or charismatic personalities not bound by “main-character tropes,” these are the side characters that have left a lasting impact on audiences and stepped out from under the shadow of their lead.

Killua Zoldyck: The Assassin Turned Ally Who Stole the Show in Hunter X Hunter Fans Can't Get Enough of Killua's Complexity

While Hunter x Hunter’s protagonist Gon Freecss is a determined and kind-hearted boy on a quest to find his father, his best friend Killua Zoldyck is his cheeky and ruthless counterpoint. Killua also is fairly popular with fans to where he’s actually come...

Yuji Itadori’s hair color has been a contested topic among Jujutsu Kaisen fans ever since the anime adaptation aired. Looking at Itadori’s hair while going through the manga, the readers might notice that the shades of Yuji’s hair keep changing. From a deep shade of pink to a dirty blonde, there is a huge amount of difference in his hair colors.

Yuji Itadori in the Shibuya Arc of Jujutsu Kaisen. [Credit: Studio Mappa]

This gets weirder and more mysterious as the creator of the series, Gege Akutami, confirms that Yuji Itadori does not color his hair and that it is his natural hair. Even assuming Itadori is naturally ‘pink haired,’ like a certain Dragon Slayer that keeps getting fired up, why does the shade keep changing, especially to a very noticeable extent?

While the Jujutsu Kaisen anime portrays Yuji’s hair as a consistent pinkish hue, the manga often leaves...

One of the top new-gen Shonen series, Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen takes place in a dangerous and unpredictable world of curses and sorcerers — two supernatural forces that battle one another unbeknownst to the average person. Thrust into the jujutsu world after becoming the vessel of history’s most powerful sorcerer, Ryomen Sukuna, Yuji Itadori soon finds himself surrounded by exceptionally skilled allies and equally formidable foes.

No character in Jjk can survive without honing their powers. As such, the series’ multifaceted cast is filled to the brim with outstandingly vigorous heroes and villains. In the anime, the viewers have already been introduced to some of Jjk’s most talented sorcerers, as well as plenty of terrifyingly fierce curses. Yet, the series’ strongest characters proceed to better their skills in the manga, sharpening their techniques to topple the growing threats they continue to encounter.

Updated on January 2, 2025, by Ajay Aravind:...

Warning: includes spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen beyond the anime's season 2

While the Jujutsu Kaisen fandom's attention over the past week has been focused on the publication of the manga's final bound volume and the surprise all-new epilogue from creator Gege Akutami included within it, the anime side of the franchise has also made headlines. Although this news was somewhat more low-key, it serves as a reminder that fans should not forget there's plenty more of the anime still to enjoy.

In a January 1, 2025, post to his personal X account (@souchan), Souta Yamazaki, Chief Animation Director for the second season of Jujutsu Kaisen, extended New Year's greetings to the fandom and the world. He accompanied his message with an impressive image depicting Ryomen Sukuna, the King of Curses, engaged in mortal combat with his former vessel, Yuji Itadori.

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The ending of a long-running Shonen manga is a defining moment, shaping how the series is remembered for years to come. Yet, many iconic series stumble at this critical point, falling victim to what fans consider the “Shonen Epilogue Curse”. This trope is marked by rushed conclusions, unnecessary time skips, or bizarre character redesigns that fail to resonate with audiences, however, Jujutsu Kaisen‘s ending brought a refreshing change in terms of character design.

Yuji Itadori from Jujutsu Kaisen | Credit: Studio Mappa

Series like Naruto and My Hero Academia have been criticized for these pitfalls, leaving fans dissatisfied despite years of investment. In contrast to that, Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen avoided cliches of drastic character redesigns or more specifically, weird-looking hairstyles on protagonists.

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Jujutsu Kaisen introduces many complex elements throughout its story. One of the techniques employed in the anime and manga to foreshadow future events, while not giving too much away too early. Things in Jjk are revealed out of context, and there are good many of these reveals that revolve almost exclusively around the series' main protagonist, Yuji Itadori. Yuji doesn't know much about the world he's involved in, and there are several mysteries tucked into his personal backstory that are sown into the plot as early as the first episode, when his grandpa brings up Yuji's parents before his death.

As the shonen's protagonist, Yuji is the one character the audience is supposed to relate to and understand best. As the anime continues, little things about Yuji start making less sense, and there isn't a lot of context behind them to help the audience sort them out. Explanations for these...

Anime villains are a spectrum. Most of them are antagonists with sympathetic backstories that justify or at the least excuse their actions, like Itachi Uchiha from Naruto or Akaza from Demon Slayer. Fans end up having a soft spot for characters like these. However, the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.

Ryomen Sukuna, the main antagonist of Jujutsu Kaisen, is a rare anime villain who doesn’t have any tragic backstory to pacify his actions. Despite the recent prologue chapter attempting to do this, fans aren’t convinced by it nor empathizing with the King of Curses.

Sukuna threatens Mahito in Jujutsu Kaisen. [Credit: Mappa]

The epilogue depicts Sukuna being uncharacteristically kind to Uraume but Jujutsu Kaisen readers had enough of it. After killing Gojo Satoru, the only sorcerer at his level, he was unstoppable. He’s killed people left and right with no remorse, took over Megumi’s body,...

Jujutsu Kaisen; celebrated in the realm of Shonen anime and manga, has concluded its main storyline, leaving fans in a state with mixed emotions. Despite its widespread popularity, the ending of Gege Akutami’s masterpiece has sparked widespread debates within the fandom, with many expressing dissatisfaction over unresolved storylines and the fates of beloved characters.

A still from Jujutsu Kaisen opening 4 | Credit: Studio Mappa

However, amid this whirlwind of emotions, a glimmer of hope has emerged in the form of Gege Akutami’s comment which hints that the journey might not be over yet. Could this be an indication of more Jujutsu Kaisen to come, or is it merely Akutami’s way of leaving the door open for possibilities?

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On 25th December 2024, Jujutsu Kaisen ended its long journey with volume 30. It marked a significant milestone as it concluded the...

Chapter 271 brings the six years of incredible storytelling to a close, leaving many Jujutsu Kaisen fans awe-struck. After years of anticipation, Sukuna’s reign of terror has come to an end. Though its final arc wasn’t deemed perfect, the shonen manga still managed to end on a largely high note.

Sukuna’s attack in the Shibuya Arc of Jujutsu Kaisen. [Credit: Mappa]

Nevertheless, the much-awaited finale of the Jujutsu Kaisen manga series created raging debates among its fans as it could not reach their sky-high expectations. With Sukuna’s defeat and the Jujutsu world starting anew, it’s up to the new generation of sorcerers to set things right.

However, the epilogue didn’t shield Gege Akutami from criticism, as fans accused the final saga of being rushed and highlighted several flaws in the story. While many fans appreciated Akutami’s six years of dedication, they also openly acknowledged the manga’s flaws,...

Jujutsu Kaisen manga got a special 16 page epilogue which was a part of the 30th and final volume of the manga. Author Gege Akutami decided to dedicate these 16 pages to give some final bits and pieces about Itadori, Yuko Ozawa, Nobara, Panda, Uraume, and Sukuna.

And interestingly, the four part epilogue revealed what exactly happened to Panda and Yuta after the events of the manga.

Well, for starters, we know that both Panda and Yuta survived Kenjaku’s Jujutsu terrorism and the subsequent onslaught by Sukuna.

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Yuta’s condition was especially precarious, but the final chapters allayed any fears that fans might have had about his fate.

Now, the third part of the 16 page epilogue, focused on the story of Panda. Surprisingly, the timeline of this section was way in the future and also featured Yuta’s grandkids.

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There’s one thing that’s common between Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen — both series are brilliantly animated by the same studio, Mappa. As one of the leading giants in the animation industry, the studio is top-tier in its game, being a steady competitor to the likes of Ufotable and Toei Animation.

And while Akutami’s series was lauded, Fujimoto’s anime was heavily criticized for various reasons. Though tides are turning in the latter’s favor, especially with the studio’s latest trailer.

Makima in a still from the anime | Credit: Mappa

After almost two years, Mappa released the trailer of Reze Arc, and to say the least, it’s more than promising. From animation to visuals, it is nothing short of iconic.

This also puts Akutami’s series to shame, especially in line with the blatant criticism directed at Fujimoto’s story. The trailer overshadows the past hate...

2024 was a sad year for Jujutsu Kaisen fans as the manga series finally bid farewell and reached its conclusion by bringing an end to an extremely interesting story. However, the ending was not at all what fans expected, and thus, there was some disappointment with it. It felt a little rushed, and many character plots were left unresolved, which certainly was not good.

Jujutsu Kaisen | Credit: Mappa Studios

But to tackle this problem, Gege Akutami has decided to add some extra pages to the final volume of the Jujutsu Kaisen manga that will focus on certain characters from the series. The only problem is that the characters that will be focused on are not so important to the central storyline of the series. Thus, fans don’t care about them making the extra pages obsolete.

When fans got to know about the extra pages, they were excited, but this excitement...

Neon Genesis Evangelion is no stranger to crossovers and promotional products, but the latest example is certainly "frynomenal." Mashing up the iconic anime with a legendary fast food brand, the resulting toys certainly have fans lovin' it.

McDonald's Japan is running its first major collaboration with Evangelion, with the McDonald's x Evangelion Value Set figures planned for release next year. Evoking the infamous McDonald's Transformers figures of old, these toys turn from Angel-stopping mechs into hunger-stopping snacks. Set to be available only in limited supplies, these toys recreate Tokyo-2 in the tastiest way possible.

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Few characters in Jujutsu Kaisen are so roundly despised as Mahito, but he's actually the secret to unlocking the message behind Yuji's journey. For the most part, Jujutsu Kaisen's villains find a way to win fans over. The charming Geto has his backstory with Gojo and a character progression that begs viewers for identification and empathy. Sukuna, in his raw chaos and the slow excavation of his connection with protagonist Itadori Yuji, has a dominant charisma that's impossible to ignore. Mahito, on the other hand, has little going for him—he's so despicable that he's hard to watch, and knowing he'll appear in a scene feels painful in itself.

The dust has started to settle since Jujutsu Kaisen's finale, which left many fans upset after Mahito got the beloved shōnen's final word. However, his appearance in the finale was actually very meaningful. In fact, it's a final...