Jujutsu Kaisen fans know there is one truth in the series, and that is not to underestimate Yuta Okkotsu, The whole thing came around by the end of chapter 175 as Jujutsu Kaisen is back from its short break. Creator Gege Akutami kept up with Yuta as he fought against one of the Culling Game's top challengers, Kurourushi.
The cursed spirit is a living cockroach, so fans knew this battle was going to be gross, but things hit the fan before long.
At one point, Yuta ends up being caught by Kurourushi, and it seems the sorcerer might be eaten by the cockroach. Even the other highest-scoring players believe that will be the case, but Yuta overcomes the odds as always. Though he wanted to avoid showing his true power, Yuta did use a Reverse Cursed Technique and delivered the blow... by mouth.
Yes, you did read that right. Yuta had no other choice but to use his mouth to deliver the final blow. He directed the technique's output through his mouth, and to get a killing blow on the cockroach, Yuta locked lips with the spirit to ensure his attack hit.
Obviously, there are few people in this world who would want to kiss a cursed life-sized cockroach, and Yuta is still one of them. He didn't want to do it, but Yuta knew it was his best shot at winning. Now, he is left to deal with the consequences of showing his hand, and Yuta seems to have sparked the attention of the game's top female contestant.
Jujutsu Kaisen Director Pens New Artwork of Yuta and Rika
Jujutsu Kaisen may have debuted last December, but the movie still has a hold on anime fans well into 2 22. As more global releases dot the horizon, the Jujutsu Kaisen team is doing all it can to hype the movie's reach, That is why the director of Jujutsu Kaisen just penned a special sketch of Yuta for fans, and it brings the boy together with his childhood sweetheart Rika.
The gift comes from Park Sunghoo, the man who oversaw Jujutsu Kaisen from start to finish. The Korean director posted a black-and-white sketch of Yuta to fans in South Korea, and he made sure to include Rika as you can see below.
Clearly, Park is talented with ink as he drew Yuta and Rika in profile for fans. The first-year sorcerer looks determined in this shot, and his ringed eyes are focused more so than usual. As for Rika, the Special Grade curse is as horrifying as usual. Her gaping maw gives Venom a run for his money, and Sunghoo nails Rika's unnatural vibe just right.
Jujutsu Kaisen outside of Japan, and it will not be long before they get the chance. The movie will debut in North America on March 18 in more than 1,5 theaters. Funimation and Crunchyroll are overseeing the launch, and Jujutsu Kaisen has enjoyed global launches already. South Korea just welcomed the film to its roster, so you can understand why Sunghoo wanted to share this sketch with those in his home country.
Jujutsu Kaisen, you can use this film as a launchpad as it serves as its prequel. You can then tune into season one of Jujutsu Kaisen on Crunchyroll or Funimation. A second season has been announced and will debut in Winter 2023.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Gets a Confirmed 2023 Release
Jujutsu Kaisen prequel film premiering in Japan back in late December 2021 and its North American release just around the corner, fans of the beloved anime series have another reason to be excited as it has been confirmed that the second season of Jujutsu Kaisen will be arriving in 2023.
During a stage event today celebrating the success of the prequel film Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (via Crunchyroll), it was confirmed that season two of the anime series was in production and is slated to broadcast in 2023.
The panel for the big announcement comprised of several voice actors from both the movie and TV series, including Junya Enoki and Megumi Ogata, who play the series star Yuji Itadori, and film star Yuta Okkotsu, respectively. The panel also included Kana Hanizawa, who plays Yuta's friend, Rika Orimoto, Yuichi Nakamura, the voice of both series and film star Satoru Gojo, and Takahiro Sakurai, who voices Suguru Geto.
It was also confirmed that the animation studio MAPPA, the studio that was behind the first season's animation and is the team that animated the currently airing final season of Attack On Titan, will be returning to animate the second season of Jujutsu Kaisen. Along with this announcement, Jujutsu Kaisen manga writer and illustrator Gege Akutami released a brand-new piece of artwork of Yuta Okkotsu to celebrate the announcement of the series' second season. The special illustration was posted on the official Twitter page of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime.
Jujutsu Kaisen manga series made its debut in 2018 and is written by and illustrated by Gege Akutami. The story takes place in a world where all living things exude something called Cursed Energy. As people emanate this Energy, it creates Curses, beings that only desire to harm humanity. Yuji Itadori is a high school student who is possessed by a powerful Curse called Ryomen Sukuna.
Itadori joins a secret group known as Jujutsu Sorcerers, individuals that know how to control their Cursed Energy, which manifests into Cursed Technique, abilities that are unique to them. With their help, he seeks a way to kill the powerful Curse that is within him.
The anime series premiered in October 2020 and is directed by Sunghoo Park. The first season of the series was critically acclaimed and went on to win Anime of the Year at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards in 2021.
Jujutsu Kaisen will premiere sometime in 2023. The prequel movie, Jujutsu Kaisen 0 will see its North America release on March 18. You can see the tweet showcasing the new illustration by Akutami down below.
Mistakes That Still Haunt Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen anime showrunners, story collaborators, and characters, themselves, have made mistakes that haunt the show. From letting foes go to trusting the wrong people, there are plenty of jujutsu sorcerers and cursed spirits that have made less than advantageous decisions throughout the series.
There were plenty of decisions made throughout the writing, animating, and directing of Jujutsu Kaisen that has had some fans questioning the choices of the anime and manga runners. Things like the trajectory of certain character paths or the nature of the power systems have been enough to raise a few eyebrows.
Junpei's Trust In Mahito Was Painfully Misplaced
Junpei Yoshino was an unfortunate character who was manipulated at every turn. Jujutsu Kaisen felt long-reaching effects because of Junpei's mistakes. He met Mahito at a time when he was vulnerable. He had been bullied and he wanted revenge and this made it easy for Mahito to control Junpei.
The results of Junpei and Mahito's relationship were the surface of another of Sukuna's fingers, the death of innocents, and the perpetuation of Mahito's power — which would eventually lead to even more death among the jujutsu sorcerers.
The Eating Of Sukuna's Fingers Was The Start Of A Lot Of Pain
When Yuji Itadori ate Sakuna's finger, it set in motion many tragic events. There was no way for the unaware Itadori to know what would happen as a result of this. However, what would later occur as a direct consequence included the deaths of many including Itadori himself (for a time).
Considering how impactful this mistake would be, it is easy to see why Yoshinobu Gakuganji, one of the leaders in the jujutsu sorcery community, would call for Itadori's execution. They knew exactly what was liable to happen now that Itadori had become Sukuna's vessel and leaving him alive could cause a lot of harm.
Letting Itadori Live Would Also Lead To Tragedy
The decision to protect Itadori and keep him alive despite being Sukuna's vessel was also a necessary mistake. While characters such as Satoru Gojo believed that Itadori being the vessel could lead to some sort of productive outcome, others knew the carnage that would follow.
Those who signed off on keeping Itadori alive also signed the death warrants for many who would become collateral the Shibuya Incident was proof of that. Whether or not it was the right decision, it was a decision that was necessary for the plot of Jujutsu Kaisen, seeing as Itadori was the protagonist.
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