MAPPA’s anime adaptation of Gege Akutami’s dark shonen manga (2020-present) about Yuji Itadori, a high schooler who becomes a vessel for the curse Ryomen Sukuna and joins Jujutsu sorcerers fighting supernatural threats. The series became the next major shonen hit alongside Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia.
Gojo Satoru Phenomenon
Gojo Satoru became anime’s most popular character of 2021-2023, breaking Twitter records and spawning millions of fan works. His “Domain Expansion: Infinite Void” technique became iconic. The “Shibuya Incident” arc (Season 2, 2023) shocked fans with his sealing, demonstrating the series’ willingness to sideline its most popular character for narrative stakes.
Groundbreaking Animation
MAPPA’s fight choreography — particularly Yuji and Todo vs. Mahito, and the entire Shibuya arc — set new standards for action animation. The blend of hand-to-hand combat, cursed energy techniques, and strategic battles distinguished JJK from typical battle shonen. Opening themes by Eve and King Gnu became massive hits.
Cultural Impact
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2021 film) grossed $196 million globally, becoming one of the highest-grossing anime films. The series’ mature themes (death, trauma, moral ambiguity) and willingness to kill major characters attracted older audiences. Season 2’s Shibuya arc (2023) was hailed as one of anime’s best arcs, with Episode 17’s Nanami death trending worldwide.