Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the most popular anime to come out in the past decade. Akutami’s dark shonen series has made waves thanks to its suspenseful storylines, chaotic combat, and a rich cast of characters who all offer something distinct to the series’ ever-expanding universe. Yuji Itadori and the rest of Jujutsu Kaisen’s powerful jujutsu sorcerers have made incredible strides in their efforts to rid the world of malevolent Cursed Spirits, with Sukuna – the King of Curses – being chief among them.Jujutsu Kaisen’s anime and manga continue to entertain and impress audiences for good reason, but the series’ feature film, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, has surpassed expectations and made history as the ninth-highest-grossing Japanese movie of all-time, beating the likes of Pokémon: The First Movie, Dragon Ball Super: Broly, and Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke. Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is a stunning accomplishment that succeeds for many reasons, but the movie’s prequel approach is one of its greatest assets. Cinematic celebrations for popular anime series are now par for the course, but Jujutsu Kaisen 0’s success raises some interesting questions over the value of more anime feature films taking a prequel approach with their storytelling.Another issue that’s occasionally faced is that an anime movie tends to go into production in tandem with the ongoing series, which means that different production teams are involved. This often means that new writers and directors are frequently turned to, many of whom understand the intricacies of their respective franchises, but it’s still not the same as a story that’s crafted by the series’ creator. A prequel approach, like in Jujutsu Kaisen 0, helps minimize these issues through the luxury of a story that’s still able to stand on its own and not disrupt the ongoing narrative – but because it takes place before the series’ events rather than it being some non-canonical side-story. It’s a smart strategy that cultivates an independent story, albeit one that’s still integral to the anime.
Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the most popular anime to come out in the past decade. Akutami’s dark shonen series has made waves thanks to its suspenseful storylines, chaotic combat, and a rich cast of characters who all offer something distinct to the series’ ever-expanding universe. Yuji Itadori and the rest of Jujutsu Kaisen’s powerful jujutsu sorcerers have made incredible strides in their efforts to rid the world of malevolent Cursed Spirits, with Sukuna – the King of Curses – being chief among them.
Jujutsu Kaisen’s anime and manga continue to entertain and impress audiences for good reason, but the series’ feature film, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, has surpassed expectations and made history as the ninth-highest-grossing Japanese movie of all-time, beating the likes of Pokémon: The First Movie, Dragon Ball Super: Broly, and Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke. Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is a stunning accomplishment that succeeds for many reasons, but the movie’s prequel approach is one of its greatest assets. Cinematic celebrations for popular anime series are now par for the course, but Jujutsu Kaisen 0’s success raises some interesting questions over the value of more anime feature films taking a prequel approach with their storytelling.
Another issue that’s occasionally faced is that an anime movie tends to go into production in tandem with the ongoing series, which means that different production teams are involved. This often means that new writers and directors are frequently turned to, many of whom understand the intricacies of their respective franchises, but it’s still not the same as a story that’s crafted by the series’ creator. A prequel approach, like in Jujutsu Kaisen 0, helps minimize these issues through the luxury of a story that’s still able to stand on its own and not disrupt the ongoing narrative – but because it takes place before the series’ events rather than it being some non-canonical side-story. It’s a smart strategy that cultivates an independent story, albeit one that’s still integral to the anime.
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