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The anime adaptation of Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami rose to great popularity. With a combination of detailed animation, an amazing soundtrack, and an interesting plotline, Jujutsu Kaisen’s increasing popularity was not undeserved. It has cemented a reputation as a must-watch for fans of the shonen genre.
However, Jujutsu Kaisen isn’t without its surprises and flaws in the eyes of some viewers. Jujutsu Kaisen is full of exciting moments and has left fans clamoring for the next season. Despite this, there are still some unexpected and potentially disappointing aspects to be prepared for.
10 The Story Starts In A Ridiculous Way
Anime and manga have never been afraid to make leaps of logic and have farfetched stories. Jujutsu Kaisen begins in a fashion that may leave viewers surprised. Yuji, the protagonist, is originally ‘normal’. He ends up being thrown into the world of Jujutsu by a chance encounter with Megumi and a cursed spirit.
He gains his own cursed powers by impulsively swallowing the mummified finger of the deceased “King of Curses,” Ryomen Sukuna. This method of power acquisition is surprisingly silly in the scope of the rest of the series.
9 Sukuna Is Surprisingly Likable
Introduced as the cursed spirit possessing Yuji, Sukuna is a formidable opponent and possesses a great amount of power. He is at odds with Yuji more often than not, battling for control of the boy’s body.
Sukuna is disrespectful and downright cruel to Yuji and the others he encounters, but he possesses strength and a certain charming charisma. Though he does little to redeem himself from his horrible actions, he is written in such a way that makes it hard not to like him a little bit.
8 The Story Gets Dark Quickly
Though there is plenty of comedy on the surface, Jujutsu Kaisen isn’t afraid to delve into darker themes. Early on, Yuji is faced with the death of his grandfather, his only remaining family. After he swallows Sukuna’s finger, he becomes possessed by Sukuna’s spirit and faces execution for it. Gojo Satoru stays the sentence and convinces Yuji to consume all of the fingers to banish Sukuna’s spirit once and for all. As Jujutsu Kaisen goes on, it does not shy away from even heavier storylines that may surprise shonen fans.
7 Real-Life Problems Are Still A Part Of The Story
Some anime have a complete departure from realistic problems, providing viewers a way to escape from reality. However, Jujutsu Kaisen still features problems firmly rooted in reality. No character embodies this better than Kento Nanami.
He retired from sorcery to work as a salaryman. He deeply disliked the job due to the greedy nature of the company worked for, and later returned to sorcery. Though Jujutsu Kaisen is full of magic and monsters, there are still plenty of references to modern-day struggles many people face.
6 Sukuna Is Sidelined
Sukuna is introduced as a frightening and powerful character, giving most people a hard fight if they hope to defeat him. However, he is pushed to the side for a good portion of Jujutsu Kaisen.
He has a little role in anything that happens to Yuji, with the role of main antagonist being handed to other villains. The other villains are no less interesting than Sukuna and are formidable in their own ways. But, his lack of screen-time is disappointing after his great and impressionable introduction.
5 Gojo Satoru Is Overpowered
By the standards of Jujutsu Kaisen, Gojo Satoru is ridiculously overpowered. As seen in his fight with Jogo, even touching him is impossible due to his Cursed Technique. While it makes for creative fight scenes, it is clear who is going to come out on top in the end.
When Yuji and his friends get into real trouble, he is usually absent, as he would likely be able to solve the problem right away. His immense power plays into his character development, but some viewers might find the ease with which he handles enemies unexciting.
4 Character Death And Resurrection Happens Too Early
A character’s death and resurrection can have a powerful impact if it is done correctly. Yuji dies and is revived early in Jujutsu Kaisen, and his character and his relationships have barely been established. After facing a dangerous cursed spirit, Yuji is killed.
He is only resurrected later by Sukuna. The impact of his potential death is cheapened by the early timing, as the viewer has had hardly any time to form an opinion on him as the main character. It’s a disappointing turn in the story.
3 Some Powers Make No Sense
In the Jujutsu world, every sorcerer has a power unique to them or their family. For the most part, these powers are explained, such as Inumaki’s Cursed Speech. However, some powers lack explanation. Panda is a cursed corpse who looks like a panda and has sentience, which isn’t a power that’s explained.
His existence is largely unexplained, making him a strange addition to a cast of mostly human characters. Likewise, Gojo’s power of Infinity is difficult to grasp, making his overpowered nature frustratingly hard to understand.
2 A Large Cast Of Characters
The cast of Jujutsu Kaisen starts out small, with only Yuji, Megumi, Nobara, and Gojo at the forefront of the story. As Jujutsu Kaisen goes on, the number of important characters increases sharply. Other schools are introduced, with their respective students and teachers, as well as other members of society.
Anime with large casts are nothing new in recent years. However, viewers may be frustrated by the number of new characters appearing after the first few episodes.
1 The Series Ends With More Questions Than Answers
Jujutsu Kaisen’s manga is still in progress, so the anime ends with lots of plot threads unresolved. Jujutsu Kaisen even introduces a new villain in the last episode. Yuji’s fate with Sukuna is not yet sealed, and most of the villains encountered throughout Jujutsu Kaisen remain undefeated.
Some viewers might enjoy the mystery and the anticipation of the next season if they don’t jump into the manga. Those who are looking for resolution to the plot or a one-season anime to watch will be disappointed.
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