“Jujutsu Kaisen 0” is a prequel to the well-known anime “Jujutsu Kaisen.” It centers on Yuta Okkotsu, a high school student haunted by a strong curse that comes from the sad death of his childhood friend, Rika. As Yuta struggles to manage Rika’s spirit, he is invited by Satoru Gojo to join Jujutsu High. There, he learns to control his powers and face his fears.
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
Movie: | Jujutsu Kaisen 0 |
Genre: | Dark Fantasy, Supernatural, Action |
Language: | Japanese |
Director: | Yui Umemoto |
Main Cast: | Megumi Ogata (Yuta Okkotsu) - Kana Hanazawa (Rika Orimoto) - Yuichi Nakamura (Satoru Gojo) - Takahiro Sakurai (Suguru Geto) |
Release Date: | December 24, 2021 |
Banner: | MAPPA, Toho |
Music: | Not available |
Budget: | $13.4 million USD |
Runtime: | 1h 45m |
The film explores themes of loss, friendship, and finding oneself as Yuta deals with his guilt and the weight of his curse. At Jujutsu High, he meets a variety of classmates, including Maki Zenin and Toge Inumaki, who help him face the tough challenges in the jujutsu world and battle dark curses.
With impressive animation and exciting action scenes, “Jujutsu Kaisen 0” combines elements of horror with deep emotions. It follows Yuta’s journey from a shy boy to a strong jujutsu sorcerer, leading to a thrilling battle that tests his strength and the friendships he’s built.
Overall, “Jujutsu Kaisen 0” is an engaging start to the series, enhancing the story while offering a heartfelt tale with exciting conflicts.