Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
Following the Jujutsu Kaisen opening season’s rise to fame, the highly anticipated sequel ascended the ranks of popularity, becoming the most popular anime for the year 2023, surpassing massive titles like Attack on Titan and Demon Slayer for that year. Beyond the hype and the spectacle, what makes Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 stand out? Let’s dive in for the answer.
Why Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 is the Anime of the Year?
Minor Spoiler alert
First, let’s address the obvious,
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- Fight Sequences
Jujutsu Kaisen is no stranger to impressive fight scenes, but Season 2 pushed the boundaries and took it to new heights with one of the best fight sequences in anime. However, unlocking the doors of this stage was mainly possible through a subtle weakening of Gojo’s character (in his younger version during the Hidden Inventory Arc) and his absence in the Shibuya Incident Arc. This narrative shift paved the way for characters like Touji, Itadori, and Sukuna to shine, showcasing diversifying action sequences. If not, Gojo would have seized attention once again with his involvement in the action.
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- Multiple Main Characters
Multiple Main Characters is the key feature that separates Jujutsu Kaisen from other shows of a similar genre. The common convention of stories is to have a single main character, with two main characters being uncommon, but more than that is a rarity. This particular characteristic of anime sets it apart on the list. Technically, it may follow the protagonist and the antagonist, but from a narrative standpoint, with storytelling and screen time, the richness stems from multiple main characters like Itadori, Gojo, Sukuna, and Yuuta. This collection of the top character designs for the audience to choose from as their favourites and to root for certainly strengthens engagement.
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- Subplots
Stories get their meaning from their characters, and characters get their meaning from their stories. And these small plots deepen the characters and foster relatability and connection with the audience. Jujutsu Kaisen skillfully weaves subplots such as Yuuta’s story serving as a prequel, Gojo’s backstory, and other similar subplots, which ensures a fail-proof strategy as the narration isn’t carried by a single character.
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- Uncompromising
Unlike season 1, this season never shied away from taking risks, refusing to play safe with its characters.
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The maker of this story arc made bold narrative choices, from full-scale exploration of its characters to audaciously taking out the characters from the story who served their purpose and uncompromisingly squeezing every ounce of its potential in every setting. Giving the show a whole new look, surpassing its predecessors in many ways. And exceeding the origin story is always tough. With the explosive fight scenes, the season concluded with a promising setting, once again keeping the anticipation alive.
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Is it your must story?
- If you’re down for some serious action-packed fun, this one’s a no-brainer.
- If you’re all about character-driven stories, this anime has got you covered with an ensemble of striking characters.
- If you seek intricate storytelling or a story-driven experience, this anime might not be the one.
The story moving forward is fairly simple; there isn’t much potential for any major shifts or expansions. It has already revealed the true form of its main storyline exploration. From here, its charm will rely mainly on subplots, either backstories or character introductions.
Overall, Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 stands out for its captivating characters and thrilling actions, which are enough to keep the viewers waiting for the episodes and deliver entertainment.