TV SERIES · 2020–present · JAPAN

JUJUTSU KAISEN

Network

MBS, TBS, CBC

Seasons

1

Episodes

59

Studio

MAPPA, Sumzap, Shueisha

Original title

呪術廻戦

24 archived facts · 3 topics · 1 source · Last reviewed Nov 2026

Yuji Itadori is a boy with tremendous physical strength, though he lives a completely ordinary high school life. One day, to save a classmate who has been attacked by curses, he eats the finger of Ryomen Sukuna, taking the curse into his own soul. From then on, he shares one body with Ryomen Sukuna. Guided by the most powerful of sorcerers, Satoru Gojo, Itadori is admitted to Tokyo Jujutsu High School, an…

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24 Interesting Facts About JUJUTSU KAISEN

Production Story (18)

1. #001

   Director Sunghoo Park met with Shueisha and Jujutsu Kaisen manga author Gege Akutami to discuss how the long-form narrative would be adapted into a seasonal anime structure.

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2. #002

   Scriptwriter Hiroshi Seko discussed how JUJUTSU KAISEN handled its drama and the comedic banter among the teenagers, adults and cursed spirits, which he said was mostly based on the original materials.

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3. #003

   The first season's original soundtrack for JUJUTSU KAISEN was composed by Yoshimasa Terui, Hiroaki Tsutsumi and Arisa Okehazama.

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4. #004

   Eve performed "Kaikai Kitan", the first opening theme of JUJUTSU KAISEN, while ALI featuring Aklo performed the first ending theme "Lost in Paradise".

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5. #005

   Who-ya Extended performed "Vivid Vice", the second opening theme of JUJUTSU KAISEN, and Cö Shu Nie performed the second ending theme "Give It Back".

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6. #006

   The JUJUTSU KAISEN original soundtrack was released as a 2-CD set on April 21, 2021, and Anime Limited issued it digitally in North America, Europe and Oceania on the same date, with CD and vinyl editions following on January 31, 2022.

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7. #007

   Terui returned as the sole composer for the second season of JUJUTSU KAISEN.

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8. #008

   For the first five episodes of JUJUTSU KAISEN's second season, which cover the "Hidden Inventory / Premature Death" arc, Tatsuya Kitani performed the opening theme "Where Our Blue Is" and Soushi Sakiyama performed the ending theme "Akari".

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9. #009

   From the sixth episode of JUJUTSU KAISEN's second season onward, covering the "Shibuya Incident" arc, King Gnu performed the opening theme "Specialz" and Hitsujibungaku performed the ending theme "More Than Words".

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10. #010

    For the first part of JUJUTSU KAISEN's third season "Culling Game" arc, King Gnu performed the opening theme "Aizo" and Jo0ji performed the ending theme "Yoake no Uta".

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11. #011

    In episode 23, Gojo flicks Megumi's forehead so hard that Megumi later has to go to Shoko for treatment.

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12. #012

    Aya Endo, who voices Shoko, sums up what the character means to Satoru and Suguru: "For Gojo and Geto, having someone who would be by their side no matter what was a source of reassurance." These words emphasize the depth of the bond between the trio and Shoko's unshakable place in their lives.

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13. #013

    Adam McArthur took his first step into a voice acting career by dubbing a character in Jujutsu Kaisen.

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14. #014

    Although the film "Jujutsu Kaisen 0" was released after season 1, the pilot manga on which the film is based was published before the beginning of the main series (the source of the TV adaptation).

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15. #015

    The Shibuya Incident Arc covers a period of 4 hours and 36 minutes in canon, starting at 7:00 and ending at 11:36 (JST).

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16. #016

    Actor Sebastian Stan and actress Jennifer Lawrence exist canonically in the series' universe. While Yuji states that his taste in women resembles Jennifer Lawrence, Momo has an admiration for Sebastian Stan.

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17. #017

    It is stated that Yuta trained with Miguel somewhere in Africa, but the exact location is not specified. In the second opening of season 1, Yuta and Miguel are seen in the Moroccan city of Chefchaouen.

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18. #018

    Yuji's 'Rook' glasses in season 1, episode 3 were in the shape of '2018' in the original manga.

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Behind the Scenes (5)

19. #019

    Sunghoo Park described MAPPA staff facing challenges in adapting the series' designs, building the characters and creating the "Domain Expansion" scenes.

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20. #020

    According to Sunghoo Park, the "Domain Expansion" scenes required extensive detailed discussion with Gege Akutami and Shueisha to enhance the work.

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21. #021

    Toho producer Hiroaki Matsutani revealed that the post-credits shorts "Juju Sanpo" were added after an idea from Akutami, who drafted it and submitted it to the staff.

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22. #022

    On the sound and music of JUJUTSU KAISEN, Hiroaki Matsutani said Yoshiki Kobayashi was originally assigned as composer before the role went to Hiroaki Tsutsumi and Yoshimasa Terui.

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23. #023

    Kitani performed an acoustic version of the song "Where Our Blue Is" for the Hidden Inventory / Premature Death compilation film of JUJUTSU KAISEN.

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Career & Awards (1)

24. #024

    Sunghoo Park contrasted his work on Jujutsu Kaisen with his previous project The God of High School, noting that different teams used their own technique and creativity to realize the action scenes.

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